Iroko gates.

[scooby1]

I hope this question has been posted in the most appropriate part of this Forum and if possible I would like some help please. We have a pair of drive gates made out of iroko timber which may not have been maintained as they should and I wish to bring them back to a decent finish.

The problem is that the gates have been stained with some type of wood stain and this has obviously penetrated the timber. As can be seen in the image, some of the stain has flaked and become unsightly. I have sanded a few trial areas of the timber but while any loose covering comes away that which is ingrained remains. This means that prior to re-covering the timber some of it is bare and some is still carrying the initial stain.

I assume that there is no cure for this. I have tried various ideas but none worked. Is my only choice now to use paint on the gates and if so what would be the appropriate paint to use in order to cover everything, always assuming that it is available in a similar light frown colour and suitable for timber ?

Any help and/or advice would be very much appreciated.

 

[accelerator]

See:

How To Treat Iroko Wood: Maintenance Guide For Beauty & Longevity

Discover the secrets to treating iroko wood for superior durability, aesthetic appeal, and protection against elements and pests. Learn about essential preparation steps and maintenance tips to safeguard the natural beauty of iroko wood long-term.

woodworkhaven.com

 

[scooby1]

See:

How To Treat Iroko Wood: Maintenance Guide For Beauty & Longevity

Discover the secrets to treating iroko wood for superior durability, aesthetic appeal, and protection against elements and pests. Learn about essential preparation steps and maintenance tips to safeguard the natural beauty of iroko wood long-term.

woodworkhaven.com

Thank you for that. Unfortunately the advice given on that site has not been adhered to and I am left with what is basically a reclamation job.

 

[sparkwright]

You need some kind of stain or dye that you can use on the bare bits that matches the existing colour almost instantly - as many stains will have the correct colour on labelled on the tin, but looks unsightly when applied on bare wood.
And you don't want to have to put 30 coats on just to get the right colour.

 

[scooby1]

The problem is that even where I have sanded the staining of the timber the staining goes deeper as shown here and surely if I apply more stain then the differences will still show ?