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Sikkens ProLuxe. Same high-quality trusted Sikkens formula.
With a heritage of over 200 years of providing premium wood finishes for both exterior and interior wood, the Sikkens brand became Sikkens ProLuxe in 2015, joining the PPG Architectural Coatings family. The generations of professionals and homeowners who have relied on Sikkens ProLuxe products for superior protection and enhancement of the natural beauty of wood can be assured that the product formulas have remained the same.
Sikkens ProLuxe Cetol DEK Finish is a high-performance, translucent exterior satin deck finish that provides a premium furniture look for quality deck surfaces. Its high-solids alkyd-oil formulation provides durable protection and a premium look in just two coats. The translucent iron-oxide pigments and added UV absorbers in Cetol DEK provide excellent UV protection and enhance color and clarity.
Features of Sikkens ProLuxe Cetol DEK include:
- High-solids alkyd-oil formula, two-coat application
- High-transparency transoxide pigments amplify depth of color, clarity and substrate protection
- Powerful UV absorbers protect color and wood substrate
- Water repellent
- High-performance resin resists cracking and peeling
- Mildew-resistant finish
Is Cetol DEK finish right for your deck? Guidelines from Sikkens-ProLuxe:
- Are you willing to sand the horizontal boards with 60-80 grit sandpaper for preparation?
- Will you apply the first coat to all six sides of the deck boards, saturating all end grains, nail holes and cracks in the wood?
- Is your deck well ventilated?
- Is your deck a minimum of 2 feet above the ground?
- Are the deck floor boards spaced at least 3/16 to 1/4 inch apart?
- Is your deck wood free from cracks, splits, rot, and large nail holes?
- Is your deck free from areas of moisture (i.e. hot tubs, swimming pools, sprinkler systems, etc.)?
If you answered YES to all of these questions, Cetol DEK Finish is a great choice for your deck.
Otherwise, you should choose another deck finish, such as Sikkens ProLuxe SRD Finish.
Application Guide:
Where to use: All types of exterior wood
Recommended for: Decks, lattice, railings, benches
Stain type: Solvent based
Sheen: Satin
Coats: 2
Application temperature: 50° F to 90° F
Application method: Brush
Clean up: Mineral spirits
Drying time: [At 77° F (25° C) and 50% relative humidity]
Dries to touch and recoat after 24 hours
Dry enough to walk on in 72 hours
Coverage: 350-450 sq. ft. per gallon (on smooth surfaces)
Coverage depends on porosity of wood
IMPORTANT: Use Wet Samples to choose stain color.
Before purchasing stain, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND testing wet samples of the stain on your home in the color or colors that you are considering—for the following reasons:
- Stain color on your computer will look different on your home.
- The appearance of a stain color is affected by the wood being stained—due to factors such as wood species, texture, and porosity.
- Wet samples of stain are available at no or low cost.
- Choosing your stain color by first testing wet samples to know how it will really look on your home will ensure that you get the color that is just right for your home.
