David, What I said was combined with other stuff related to a vanity. I
agree with Patriarch about its use in the shower, no finish.
As a vanity top, some sort of -urethane will protect it from staining.

Dave


"DL" wrote in message
news:fXoTd.20677$755.20477@lakeread05...
Dave,

I am curious as to why you say water will be a problem for IPE. As it is
primarily used as a decking material, I wouldn't expect water to be a
problem. Is it because of the oil finishes you make the statement? I
would agree with that.

I am planning to make a bench for our shower and my wife has suggested
that I use some of the leftover IPE from our deck. At this point, I was
planning not to finish it, as it will be getting wet on a regular basis.
Since you mentioned the polyurethane, I wonder if a marine "spar" urethane
would work better for this and the vanity project. It's designed to
protect against salt water as I understand it, so the soap and water from
a sink / shower shouldn't phase it.

David

"TeamCasa" wrote in message
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I would be concerned about the use of oil finishes for a vanity. The
exposure to water (combined with soap, make-up and such) will tend to
stain or discolor the Ipe. I would use a hard polyurethane. Several
coats.

Dave


"Patriarch" wrote in message
. 97.136...
"TeamCasa" wrote in :

Ipe is a very good. Very hard and heavy. Finishing is tricky but
will be great for a vanity IMHO
Dave


Talk to me about finishing. All I've ever seen relates to oil, and I'm
concerned that more would be needed. A film finish with some chemical
resistance. Would the ipe hold it?

Outdoors is so much easier. Sandpaper and sunlight. Good.

Patriarch



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