Sikkens is Simply Beautiful You ve chosen to build a Log Home because, among other things you want to enjoy the simple beauty of real wood. However, your choice brings with it new challenges. A traditional Stain or wood preservative may not give you the best results. Unless you take action from the very beginning to protect both the inside and outside logs, you could be risking your substantial investment. Sikkens wood finishes are tested and proven to stand up under the toughest conditions. We work with numerous Log Home manufacturers, in all parts of the world, to design just the right exterior and interior systems for their particular structures. Look to Sikkens to provide Simply Beautiful wood care products.
Exterior Log Home Care Products and Color Guide Sikkens Wood Preservative The First Step Logs must be protected against wood rot, fungi, mold and mildew. Sikkens Wood Preservative is a registered pretreatment for exterior wood to protect from the deteriorating effects of fungi, mold, mildew, bacteria and algae growth. Cetol 1 A Perfect Foundation Cetol 1 is a translucent exterior wood finish that separates wood from the elements with a durable surface barrier, which repels water, while allowing excess moisture to escape thus inhibiting fungal growth. Because the finish breathes, it allows the logs to regulate moisture content. The Cetol 1 remains firmly attached to the wood ensuring its longevity. Cetol 23 Plus Protection & Beauty Cetol 23 Plus offers a greater degree of protection from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light in areas of high elevation or intense sunlight. The secret is an unprecedented use of two UV-absorbing materials, widely dispersed and permanently fixed into the surface film. Cetol 23 Plus firmly retains its elasticity making it the ideal translucent topcoat for Exterior logs. Cetol SRD One Step Protection Cetol SRD is an easy-to-use translucent water repellent exterior wood finish for Log homes and other areas such as Log Siding, Roofs and Decks. This one-coat system incorporates finely ground Transparent iron oxide pigments, just like those in Cetol 1 and Cetol 23 Plus, resulting in a rich, natural and uniform coloration of the wood surface, while offering protection from moisture and UV damage.
Interior Log Home Care Products and Color Guide Cetol Log Decor Color and Finish In One Cetol Log Décor is an Interior translucent waterborne Stain/Finish combining both color and finish in just one product. It is a urethane fortified acrylic formula which is non-yellowing, low-odor, scratch-resistant, and easy to clean. Cetol BL Interior Clear Waterborne Protection A clear waterborne coating for a durable finish on all Interior woodwork. Is a urethane fortified acrylic formula, which is durable, nonyellowing, low-odor, scratch-resistant and easy to clean. This versatile coating can be used on most Interior surfaces with ease. Cetol BL Interior Clear is available in 3 gloss levels Low Luster, Satin, Gloss. Cetol UV Interior Subtle Beauty A waterborne formula for Interior woods where a clear matte finish is desired. Ideally suited for light colored wood surfaces such as pine, it contains a special UV inhibitor to retard the yellowing effects of ultraviolet rays. Resistant to daily wear-and-tear and can be applied on walls and in dry saunas. This is for use on bare wood only. Cetol Interior Clear Tops in Protection A solventborne transparent coating that gives a durable finish to all interior woodwork, it enhances the natural beauty of the wood grain with a hard-wearing and scratch-resistant topcoat. Cetol Interior Clear is available in a Satin finish.