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About Ipe
Ipe (pronounced “EE-pay”) is a
hardwood timber prized for its
beauty and long-lasting durability in
any environment.
Ipe timber exhibits a deep choc-
olate-brown grain when new that
may be allowed to naturally age to
an elegant silver patina or brought
back to an ‘as new’ finish at any
time.
Jensen Outdoor’s Ipe furniture
comes pre-stained with Penofin
®
Verde Oil Finish which protects and
conditions the wood to prevent
absorbtion of moisture.
Although Ipe is naturally stable,
small checks in the surface (minus-
cule openings of the wood grain at
the ends) may appear if the furni-
ture is placed in a very dry or sunny
environment. Superficial checking is
a natural occurance resulting from
moisture loss and in no way aects
the structural integrity and longev-
ity of the furniture, and will in fact
disappear when the environment
becomes moist.
IPE WOOD
EASY CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Jensen Outdoor is proud to provide the highest-quality Ipe wood furniture available on
the market today. Ipe wood, a natural material, is durable and easy to care for. Read
the following instructions to learn how to protect, clean, restore, and revive your Ipe
wood furniture.
HOW TO CARE FOR IPE WOOD
When You First Bring Your Furniture Home
Protecting New and Newly Cleaned Ipe Furniture
• In a ventilated area, apply
Wood Shield
to all clean Ipe surfaces to further
protect against water and food stains, then enjoy your new set outside.
If Spills, Dirt, or Dust Occur
As Needed Cleaning Instructions
• Wash your Ipe wood surfaces with a soft towel and mild dish soap, then
rinse clean with water. Once complete, allow to dry.
Easy Ipe Color Restoration
While many appreciate the refined silver patina that Ipe wood develops over
time, your furniture can easily be restored to an ‘as new’ finish at any time.
Restore The Deep Chocolate-Brown ‘As New’ Finish
To restore the ‘as new’ chocolate brown finish of Ipe wood, follow our simple
color-restoration process:
1. To prepare Ipe for a UV-protective coat of
Penofin
®
Verde
Oil Finish, use
Penofin
®
Pro-Tech Wood Cleaner
to remove surface dirt, then rinse o with
water.
2. To brighten and re-establish the pH balance of Ipe wood to best accept
the
Penofin
®
Verde
Oil Finish, use
Penofin
®
Pro-Tech Wood Brightener,
then
rinse o with water and allow to dry completely.
3. Apply
Penofin
®
Verde
Oil Finish as directed on the can, letting it penetrate
for 30 minutes.
4. To remove excess oil finish that hasn’t been absorbed by the wood, rub
the Ipe surface with smooth rags until dry to the touch. Dispose of rags in
a metal bucket of water to avoid spontaneous combustion.
5. After completely dry, apply
Wood Shield
to timber to provide additional
protection against water and food stains.
Ipe ‘As New’
Ipe Weathered
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