Selected Answers

From Trevor Neale of Blastco on April 9, 2020:
UV radiation delignifies the surface even with a c ...read more UV radiation delignifies the surface even with a clear coating containing UV absorbers. As already mentioned, let it age naturally and enjoy its unique patina!

From john lienert of nehalem bay paint on April 9, 2020:
Leave it alone. ...read more Leave it alone.

From john schultz of o-gee paint co on April 8, 2020:
I wish you could explain it to my customers. They ...read more I wish you could explain it to my customers. They all want it to look like the day it was milled, forever.

From Dave Helmholdt of Repcolite Paints on April 6, 2020:
The best answer is you don't. The best part of usi ...read more The best answer is you don't. The best part of using a wood like ironwood is you don't have to stain the deck as part of its upkeep. You just get to enjoy the deck. If you want to stain a deck a certain color, pressure-treated or cedar lumber would make more sense. If you truly want to try and maintain some color of the ironwood, then using a very slow oil that can penetrate into the ironwood would be best. Just know that depending on sun exposure, you may need to do this very frequently.