decker 14 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 How long would you wait to stain an ipe after rain? I have a moisture meter, but it's difficult to penetrate the ipe. It dries out pretty quick, so I figured next day should be fine as long as it's sunny and hot...like its been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 acegot 14 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) How long would you wait to stain an ipe after rain? I have a moisture meter, but it's difficult to penetrate the ipe. It dries out pretty quick, so I figured next day should be fine as long as it's sunny and hot...like its been. With the weather described you'll be fine staining the next day. Edited June 8, 2010 by acegot typo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 DJ, We often strip/clean ipe' and stain the same day. Like stain, ipe' is near impervious to water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 I was washing a house yesterday with a 6 month old ipe deck on and I could not keep it wet enough ! It kept drying and so fast !! Talk about natural oils!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 decker 14 Report post Posted June 11, 2010 ya it does dry real quick. Too bad it was threatening rain when I was about to stain it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How long would you wait to stain an ipe after rain? I have a moisture meter, but it's difficult to penetrate the ipe. It dries out pretty quick, so I figured next day should be fine as long as it's sunny and hot...like its been.
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