Most deck finish coatings form a film on the surface to offer natural wood color and keep moisture out. Some brands may last just a few months or two before they turn unsightly. Nevertheless many film coatings fail, and also require sanding or stripped before the hard wood can be re-coated. Ipe Oil then again, penetrates into the wood grain and defends from within and is not a surface film that will bubble, crack, or peel. Decking and hardwood siding restoration is a simple clean, brighten and re-coat. No major sanding or stripping should be needed. And hardwood which is left to discolor to a silver patina gray after coating, can be effortlessly restored to a gorgeous natural timber look even after many years of weathering. When you want to protect your hardwood projects and last 75 years or more, while maintaining its natural beauty, Ipe Oil is the answer. 1 gallon of Ipe Oil Hardwood Deck Oil covers approximately 250 ftsq and is formulated as an oil-based natural wood finish with a 250 VOC.