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| Silvia 5/2/2007 5:22:51 PM |
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new deck ipeMessage: just got my deck built with ipe and i love the way it looks wet! will circa 1850 exterior varnish give me that look? do i need to sand the deck first and inbetween coats? how many coats? how long will it last (new jersey) and how do i maintain it? |
| Neil 5/2/2007 10:03:12 PM |
RE: new deck ipe Message: Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish can be applied onto bare, stained or finished wood. Sand new wood to obtain a smooth, uniform surface. For existing woodwork or furniture, clean thoroughly to remove dirt and mildew. Stir contents thoroughly prior to and during application. On bare wood, thin the first coat with 10-25% turpentine. Apply a thin coat of Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish using a pure bristle brush. Apply evenly with long strokes in the direction of the grain. Allow to dry for at least 24 hours. Remove all dust and apply a second or third coat as above. Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish may be applied using compressed air sprayers. Lots of people are using it up here in canada. So it should hold up very well. |
| Mark 5/4/2007 8:59:48 AM |
RE: new deck ipe Message: My neighbour here in NH has an ipe deck. I supplied him with Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish back in the summer of 2002 or 2003. He is having his house repainted and I have just given him some more Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish to redo the deck. So 4-5 years of NH winters and summers is a good gauge for how long it will last. The wet look that you are trying to achieve, is that in terms of colour or shine? |
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