Sikkens PPG Proluxe Cetol Log and Siding

Transform Your Log Home with Sikkens PPG Proluxe Cetol Log and Siding

Experience the superior elegance, wood finish, and protection offered by Sikkens PPG Proluxe Cetol Log and Siding, available at The Stain Depot, the renowned exterior stain designed specifically for log homes. Imagine your log home gleaming with a satin finish that highlights its natural beauty while shielding it from the elements. This high-performance stain effortlessly combines aesthetics with durability, allowing the rich wood grains and textures to come alive, enhancing your home's visual appeal and longevity.

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Trust in the advanced formula of this industry-leading product. The oil-alkyd high solids technology promises a robust and long-lasting finish that stands up against harsh weather conditions. With an easy-to-apply two-coat system, every brushstroke ensures impeccable coverage and superior appearance, making your investment in home maintenance not just a necessity but a choice towards excellence.

• Translucent film-forming stain
• Satin finish for a premium appearance
• Compatible with existing PPG Proluxe stains
• Minimized cracking and weathering
• Ideal for log homes, doors, and exterior siding

Choosing Sikkens PPG Proluxe Cetol Log and Siding means choosing a legacy of quality. This tried-and-tested alkyd-based coating system allows for straightforward maintenance using Proluxe Maintenance Clear, ensuring your log home remains as striking as the day it was first treated. Protect and uplift the inherent charm of your home by giving its wood surfaces the treatment they deserve with this exceptional staining solution.

FAQ

Unlock the full potential of your wood surfaces with Sikkens PPG Proluxe Cetol Log and Siding's expert guidance.

Why is Sikkens PPG Proluxe Cetol Log and Siding better than other stains on the market?

Sikkens PPG Proluxe Cetol Log and Siding offers an unparalleled translucent finish that showcases the natural grain and beauty of wood. Its high solids alkyd resin technology creates a durable barrier against weathering, minimizing cracking and preserving your log home's integrity.

How do I maintain the finish over time?

Maintaining the finish is straightforward with the Proluxe Maintenance Clear, designed for periodic touch-ups to keep your wood surfaces vibrant and protected. A simple wash with TSP solution and a coat of Maintenance Clear ensures long-lasting beauty and protection.

Is the stain safe for all wood types?

Yes, this stain is designed to be compatible with various wood surfaces, but it's essential to follow preparation guidelines specific to your wood type. Sikkens PPG Proluxe Cetol Log and Siding adapts to rough and smooth woods, maximizing protection and aesthetic appeal.

How long does the stain last before needing reapplication?

The longevity of the stain depends on exposure to environmental conditions, but generally, it provides robust protection for several years. Regular maintenance coats will further enhance its durability, ensuring your home remains stunning and shielded from the elements.

Can I use this product on decks or horizontal surfaces?

Sikkens PPG Proluxe Cetol Log and Siding is specifically formulated for vertical surfaces and should not be used on decks or other horizontal structures, where risks of wood rot are more prevalent. It excels on log homes, doors, wood beams, siding, and trim, offering specialized protection and beauty.

Sikkens PPG Proluxe Cetol Log and Siding is a top-rated stain and is a high-performance translucent exterior stain for log homes. Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Log and Siding’s two-coat satin finish creates a protective film that gives siding and logs a premium furniture-like satin finish that allows all the natural characteristics and grain of the wood to show through. Available in 7 natural wood tones, including cedar, and clear.

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Previously know as Sikkens Cetol Log and Siding Finish. Akzo Nobel (Manufacturer of Sikkens) sold their North American Architectural Coatings division to PPG in 2017

PPG Proluxe Sikkens Cetol Log & Siding 078 Natural

• High performance translucent satin finish
• Best on vertical surfaces
• Oil-alkyd high solids
• 2 coat formula
• Can be used over all PPG Proluxe stains
• Proluxe Maintenance is clear and to be used as a maintenance coat.

Key Features of Sikkens Proluxe Log & Siding:

• Creates a durable surface barrier to prevent weathering
• Allows natural characteristics and grain of wood to show through
• Minimizes cracking due to expansion and contraction of wood
• Translucent film forming stain
• 2 coat system
• Satin finish

Application of Proluxe Log and Siding 085 Teak

• Airless sprayer using a .011”-.013” tip at 1200 – 1700 psi.
• Can be brushed, rolled or sprayed
• To prevent drips back brush after a few minutes.
• Satin wood finish and film forming
• Solvent based, oil based, or alkyd stain with next wave technology.
• Log and Siding is a high solids alkyd resin technology
• Recommend for log homes, doors, wood beams, exterior siding, cedar, and trim to prevent wood rot, available at The Stain Depot

Clean Up – Coverage of PPG Log and Siding Dark Oak 009

• Paint thinner cleanup
• Dries in 6 hours at 78º F (20º C) and 65% relative humidity
• Dries to re-coat in 24 hours
• Dries to touch in 6 hours
• On rough and weathered surfaces, 150-225 sq. ft./gallon.
• On smooth surfaces or hardwoods, 300-400 sq ft./gallon.
• Actual coverage may vary depending on the type, age and texture of the wood and application method.

Recommended chinking or log filler:

• Sashco Log Jam Chinking
• Sashco Conceal “Sikkens color matching caulk” for the smaller cracks.
• Use backer rods to fill in the larger gaps before using chinking.
• For a smooth finish caulk, use Log Builder caulking for around windows and doors

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Preparation Procedures for New, Weathered and Uncoated Wood:

• The best method to prepare vertical wood surfaces is to sand with 80 – 120 grit sandpaper
• Recommend cleaning the surface with a deck cleaner or stripper
• Apply this solution generously to the wood with a garden pump sprayer.
• Let the solution sit on the wood for 15 – 20 minutes.
• During this period, scrub the surface with a hard bristle brush to help remove mill glaze and/or weathering.
• Do not let the solution dry on the wood.
• Keep it wet as your are working. Do your best to work on the sides opposite of the sun.
• Power wash the cleaning solution from the wood.

Application of PPG Log and Siding on hardwoods

• Wipe the surface with acetone immediately prior to application.
• Rough-sawn wood with less than four (4) weeks outside exposure should be dry brushed with a stiff bristle brush to remove loose dirt, fiber and debris.
• Follow standard preparation procedures if exposure has been longer than four (4) weeks or dirt and debris remain visible.
• New pressure treated lumber requires a six (6) week drying period prior to application.
• Water repellant treated lumber requires one (1) year of weathering prior to application.
• Old coatings must be completely removed before applying the first coat of any PPG Cetol system.

How to prep for Sikkens PPG Proluxe Cetol Log and Siding 077 Cedar

• Do not exceed 500 PSI. The nozzle must be a maximum of one (1) foot from the surface for full effectiveness.
• Let the surface dry for three (3) days before application
• Make sure moisture content is below 18%
• Clean with a TSP solution, by applying a solution of four (4) ounces of oxalic acid crystals in a gallon of warm water.
• This solution should be allowed to sit on the affected area for 15 – 20 minutes before the final rinse with a power washer.
• Do not let the solution dry on the surface.
• Fill all joints, cracks, and nail holes with Conceal caulk or Log Builder and let cure prior to applying the coating system.

Application for Sikkens PPG Proluxe Cetol Log & Siding 078 Natural

• Color can vary with application, porosity, type of wood, and the particular species like cedar.
• After preparation apply two (2) coats of Proluxe Cetol Log & Siding assuring thorough dry time (minimum 24 hours) between coats.
• Recommended natural bristle brush with a handle where a pole can be inserted for ease of use.
• Brush in the direction of the wood grain
• Apply from the bottom up to avoid drips, ensuring an even wood finish.
• Cetol Log & Siding needs UV light to cure properly.
• Cetol Log & Siding is compatible over an existing Cetol 1 and Cetol 23 Plus system.
• The side that gets the least sun – You can use Cetol Maintenance Clear

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• Use Sashco Log Jam chinking after Proluxe Log and Siding stain
• Use backer rods as a filler prior to chinking

First Coat of Proluxe Cetol Log and Siding stain

• Apply from the bottom up to avoid drips which may streak on the surface below.
• Perform a two (2) coat color and sheen test on a sample of the wood on green, wet or treated logs
• Color can vary with application, porosity and type of wood.
• During application, saturate all end grains, nail holes, cavities, and cracks in the wood to prevent wood rot.
• Brush on a liberal coat
• Brush on a liberal coat and maintain a wet edge to prevent lap marks.
• Once stained, fill all small cracks in logs with Sashco conceal caulk or Sikkens caulk

What is Sikkens stain called now

• PPG Proluxe stain
• PPG dropped the Cetol name from all Sikkens stain
• Do not use PPG Proluxe Log and Siding on horizontal surfaces or decks

Maintenance Coat

• Clean the surface with a TSP solution
• Pressure wash the surface
• Apply 1 coat of Log & Siding or Cetol Maintenance
• Satin finish

PPG Proluxe Sikkens Log & Siding colors

• SIK42005 NATURAL OAK 005
• SIK42009 DARK OAK 009
• SIK42072 BUTTERNUT 072
• SIK42077 CEDAR 077
• SIK42078 NATURAL 078
• SIK42085 TEAK 085

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