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Sico ProLuxe Exterior Wood Finishes | Formerly SIKKENS

Shop Sico ProLuxe exterior wood finishes, formerly sold as Sikkens, in translucent and solid colour. Choose by project below: decks, siding, log homes, doors and windows. Several finishes work as a system, so check the coat plan before you buy.

Which Sico ProLuxe is right for you?

Your project/need Best choice Why
Decks, translucent, one coat ProLuxe SRD RE One-coat translucent finish for bare wood. Siding, rails and decks, 3.79 L or 18.9 L
Decks, translucent, two coats Premium Deck Wood Finish Translucent satin alkyd made for wood decks. Four colours, 3.78 L
Decks, fences and siding in solid colour Premium Solid Stain Water-based acrylic/alkyd, hides the grain, tinted to colour. Under 100 g/L VOC
Log homes, siding, trim and doors, full system ProLuxe 1 Primary Coat + ProLuxe 23 Top Coat One coat of ProLuxe 1, then two of ProLuxe 23. Translucent satin, formerly Sikkens Cetol 1 and 23
Log homes and siding in one product Log & Siding Two-coat translucent satin for vertical wood. Not for horizontal surfaces with foot traffic
Fences and outdoor furniture ProLuxe 1 Primary Coat Two coats of ProLuxe 1 on its own, in eight colours
Exterior doors, garage doors and window frames, clear Door & Window Wood Finish Clear satin finish, three coats, cannot be tinted
Refreshing an existing ProLuxe 23 or Log & Siding finish Maintenance RE Non-pigmented satin maintenance coat for vertical surfaces. Not for new work

Prep/accessories: Match the colour of ProLuxe 1 and ProLuxe 23. Sico's data sheets call for wood moisture below 18% and clean, dry wood. Clean tools with mineral spirits, or soap and water for the Solid Stain.

Not sure which ProLuxe finish or colour you need? Contact us and we'll help you choose.

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Sico ProLuxe FAQ

1Which Sico ProLuxe finish should I use on my deck?

For a see-through finish, use ProLuxe SRD RE (one coat) or Premium Deck Wood Finish (two coats). For an opaque colour, use Premium Solid Stain. Don't use ProLuxe 1, ProLuxe 23 or Log & Siding on decks. They are for vertical surfaces.

2What is the ProLuxe 1 and 23 system?

One coat of ProLuxe 1 Primary Coat RE, then two coats of ProLuxe 23 Top Coat RE, on log homes, siding, trim and doors. ProLuxe 1 was sold as Sikkens Cetol 1 and ProLuxe 23 as Cetol 23. ProLuxe 23 can't go on bare wood by itself.

3Translucent or solid stain: which should I choose?

Translucent finishes show the wood grain. Premium Solid Stain hides the grain with an even colour and can go over well-prepared painted or stained wood. Translucent SRD RE is for bare wood only.

4How much stain do I need for a 12 × 16 ft deck?

The floor is 192 sq ft. SRD RE is one coat and covers 250–400 sq ft per 3.78 L on smooth wood, or 150–200 sq ft on rough or weathered wood, so rough boards need 1–2 cans. Premium Solid Stain takes 2 coats, about 384 sq ft in total.

5What weather do I need to apply Sico ProLuxe in?

Sico's data sheets give 10–32 °C for air and surface, with the surface at least 3 °C above the dew point. Allow 48 hours without rain. Dry and cure times double when humidity is above 50%. The water-based Solid Stain should not be applied below 10 °C.

6How long does it last, and how do I maintain it?

On ProLuxe 23, Log & Siding, SRD RE and Door & Window, Sico suggests maintenance every 2–3 years on south and west sides and 3–4 years on north and east sides. Maintenance RE is a clear coat for use only over existing ProLuxe 23 or Log & Siding.

7What should I use on doors and windows?

ProLuxe Door & Window Wood Finish is a clear satin finish for exterior doors, garage doors and window frames. Sico's data sheet calls for three coats, wood moisture below 18% and no tinting. Doors can also take ProLuxe 1 and 23 if you want colour.