Sikkens Cetol BLX-Pro

Sticky paint after 3 days – The product is very easy to use and apply. Just mix it well to ensure there is no sediment left at the bottom of the can. I did good sanding of my deck before applying. Applied 3 coats of the Cetol BLX Pro - teak for my merbau deck (since merbau colour is not available) with a good quality deck paint brush. The second coat was applied 3 hours after the first coat and third coat on the next day.

However, after applying, it feels more like a paint than a deck oil. I applied it while the temperature was around 29-30 degrees. 3 days past the final coat with consistently warm weather, without rain, the deck still feels sticky to touch. Leaves marks of heavy items on the deck.

And worse, I could not find a customer care contact for Sikkens in Australia.

-------- Updated after 3 days ----------

Three days after the initial review, upgraded the rating of the product to 4 stars from 3. Not giving 5 stars due to lack of customer support in Australia and lack of documents/instructions in English.

After a couple of days of hot and cold weather, the deck now feels good! I guess it was a matter of time before the oil gets settled on the timber. Sikkens should update their instruction with a suggested realistic time for settlement of the product on timber. This would help to set the right expectation.

Meanwhile, I cleaned the deck with detergent and water to remove the stickiness. Water beads well and the deck is not tacky anymore. The medium sheen looks elegant.