How to treat ipe

[cesarelizaga]

Dear all,
I have read this month´s article on varnishes and have a question for you all. We have a yacht club in Spain with wooden floors, of ipe wood. The builder recommended to oil it yearly, and we did, but as it is such a hard wood it takes forever to suck it, and it leaves the floor sticky, as it never dries completely, and catches all the dust in seconds, so it never looks clean. A different company has recommended to take out the oil completely and leave the wood as is, which seems odd to me.

This month´s article was on varnishes more than oils, but I figured this must be the forum where more wood experts are around, and surely some of you know which is the proper way to treat ipe? Remeber it is for indoor use.

Thanks in advance,
cesar

 

[Wansworth]

Is that a yacht club where the members actually have boats!The last yacht club in Spain I belonged to never had wet feet allowed insideso suggest a really good polish and employ tougher membership rules!

 

[cesarelizaga]

Mogy, not only are wet feet allowed but are wellcome to the club, although I must admit there is a "wet"entrance direct to the changing rooms and showers. This is to minimize the mess, that can be substantial when you have the sailing school kids coming all at the same time!

BTW, I see you are located in Galicia, we are in Sanxenxo and if you are into classic boats, we have a couple of identical "galeones" replicas, similar to a 13m. smack, fancy a race?

Regards

 

[Wansworth]

I used to belong to the yacht club in Aguete.Very comfortable bar with a great view of the ria,we sold the boat so we left the club,dont recall any wet feet in the lounge,not on!!!!! When I can I will take you up on the offer although I should warn you not full up with the racing regulations and understanding nauticl terms inGalician!! Hasta luego.