Can Ipe be stained? Ipe is so dense that staining it doesn’t really work the same as other woods. but you can certainly use a protective coating that looks and acts like a “stain”.

Is it OK to sand Ipe?

For dense hardwoods like Ipe and Cumaru, we recommend the following: Use 80 grit sand paper. … Set on top of the hardwood. Following the grain of the wood, gently glide the sander over the surface.

Can you pressure wash an ipe deck?

You can leave your new Ipé decking with its original natural colour. … If you decide to bring back the natural finish colour, you simply need to pressure wash your deck. We recommend the Saicos Wood Brightener (follow product instructions), followed by a light sanding to smooth the surface – and it’s done!