What is Sikkens called now?

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa., March 12, 2015 – A brand with more than 200 years of heritage and quality, SIKKENS® wood finishes, is changing its name. A premium exterior wood finishes brand for decks, logs and siding, doors, windows and interior finishes, the Sikkens brand is becoming the Sikkens PROLUXE™ brand.

Is Sikkens stain the best?

1. Sikkens Cetol Dek Finish. Sikkens products have the most recommendations from consumers and professionals who have used them, which is why Sikkens appears at the top.

What happened to Sikkens?

Now the Sikkens branding has been dropped from the label altogether and replaced entirely with “PPG ProLuxe.” Per their purchase agreement, PPG has now dropped all additional Akzo Nobel trademarked names.

What does cetol mean?

CETOL 6σ is comprehensive 3-D model-based tolerance analysis solution that works directly with the CAD definition to help companies build better products through variation management. CETOL 6σ works directly with your PTC® Creo®, CATIA®, and SOLIDWORKS®, and Siemens NX™ CAD model data.

Is sikkens Proluxe oil based?

Sikkens Proluxe Cetol SRD is a one coat, oil-based, translucent exterior wood finish. Sikkens Proluxe Cetol SRD was created for use on a variety of wood surfaces including siding, rails, decks, and logs. Available in a curated palette of eight wood tones.

How long will Sikkens stain last?

Sikkens states in their literature that you should expect to get 2-4 years life out of their system on a sunny side of a house, and 3-5 years on a shady side. At this point, maintenance should be performed. Maintenance is cleaning the surface gently with bleach, TSP, and water.

What wood stain lasts the longest?

Solid. Just like regular paint, solid stains hide the grain of wood, and the best should last three to five years on a deck, the longest of the three types of stains.

How long does sikkens cetol last?

Sikkens states in their literature that you should expect to get 2-4 years life out of their system on a sunny side of a house, and 3-5 years on a shady side. At this point, maintenance should be performed.

Is sikkens cetol oil based?

A traditional oil-based coating, formulated to transform timber colour, deeply penetrate, nourish, seal and protect. Cetol HLSe is designed for use as a part of coating systems on decks, doors, windows, cladding, screens and outdoor furniture.

What deck stain lasts the longest?

Solid, Semi-Transparent, or Clear These stains are the most weather-resistant and will last the longest. Semi-transparent stains have a tint like sap from a tree, which means they allow some of the wood’s natural color to show through the shade of the stain.