Sikkens Cetol Log & Siding

Top Rated Log Home Stain

Cetol Log and Siding is a high-performance translucent exterior stain for log homes. Sikkens Cetol Log and Siding’s two-coat satin finish creates a protective film that gives siding and logs a premium furniture-like finish that allows all the natural characteristics and grain of the wood to show through.

Sikkens Proluxe Log & Siding is a top rated stain 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 and clear.

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Previously known as Sikkens Cetol Log & Siding Finish. Akzo Nobel (Manufacturer of Sikkens) sold their North American Architectural Coatings division to PPG in 2013.

Proluxe Log and Siding Finish Colors

PPG Proluxe Sikkens Cetol Log & Siding

High performance translucent satin finish
Best on vertical surfaces
Oil-alkyd high solids
2 coat formula
Can be used over all 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
2 coat system

Application of Proluxe Log and Siding

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 finish and film forming
Solvent based or oil based stain with next wave technology.
Log and Siding is a high solids alkyd resin technology
Recommend for log homes, exterior siding and trim

Clean Up – Coverage of PPG Log and Siding

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

Recommended chinking or log filler:

Sashco Log Jam Chinking and
Sashco Conceal “Sikkens color matching caulk” for the smaller cracks.
Use backer rods to fill in the larger gaps before using chinking.
Log Builder caulking

Wood peckers or insects? Add Walla Walla Bug juice to the stain. Click here

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 you are working. Do your best to work on the sides opposite of the sun.
Power wash the cleaning solution from the wood with clean water.

Application of PPG Log & 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 Proluxe Log & Siding

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 Proluxe Log & Siding

Color can vary with application, porosity and type of wood. Intermix batches to ensure color consistency.
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.
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

Wood peckers and insects? Add Walla Walla Bug juice to the stain.

We cannot ship Log & Siding to South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)

First Coat of Proluxe Cetol Log & 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.
Brush on a liberal coat and maintain a wet edge to prevent lap marks.

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Maintenance Coat

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

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

Questions

Is Sikkens Log & Siding the same as PPG ProLuxe Log & Siding?

Yes. Sikkens Cetol Log & Siding is now sold as PPG ProLuxe Log & Siding Wood Finish — same two-coat formula, new name.