Michael Dresdner

straight talk about wood finishing

Q: The Country Club wants a bench for the golf course, so I suggested ipe. They want an oil finish like a varnish, but I just found out you can’t use that on Ipe.

A: There is no reason you can’t use an exterior oil varnish on ipe, though to be honest, many people prefer the regular but easier maintenance of a penetrating finish on exterior furniture. Still, it is a matter of choice, and either choice is open to you when using ipe.


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