Sikkens Cetol Deck Questions & Answers
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I have several upright columns supporting my upstairs deck previously painted I believe with Sikkens Cetol 7 abt 10 yrs ago can’t I clear and redo with your HESL
Meant HSLE
We have stained the deck using water base Cetol BL Natural Decking Oil - however, it has been over 1 week & our deck is sticky.
The deck was prep beforehand using your deck cleaner, allowed to dry for a day, before applying 2 light coats. We also allowed 3 days drying before placing the table & chairs onto the deck.
Today I have washed it with mineral spirits & it is still sticky, I have not had this happen before when using Carbot's but like the sound of your product.
Any assistance would be appreciated
We originally used Sikkens HLSE 006, when the deck was brand new, this was 5 years ago now. We have just sanded the deck lightly, especially where it is exposed to sun, water etc. I was hoping to just use a clear coat rather than a colour this time. Is it OK to to use Cetol Deck straight on top, or do you have to use it over Cetol HLSe?
We are currently installing a new spotted gum deck. We want to retain the natural look of the wood whilst protecting it. Not sure what product to go for. The latest Bunnings catalogue advertises cetol BL natural decking oil but I can't seem to find that anywhere....not even on the Bunnings website
I’m recoating a deck in sikkens hlse, there were some weathered steps I sanded back to bare and applied 1 coat so far, the previous colour was pine but the first coat is coming out much more red, will this turn into pine after 3 coats?
Hi I have a 2.5 year old deck made of merbau with a small section going gray ish It I have used 3 coats of the Wattyl oil in the past, I want to go to some other brand but unsure with the direction to go, there seems to be a few negatives on the Sikken. So I don't want to spend a lot of money for the same length of time I have seen Spa and pool i think it is called, could really use some help with all this Thank you
My deck has previously been coated with Haymes deck oil, about 2 years ago. It is holding up well as it mostly screened from the sun. Some areas are looking a little thin where the sun does reach but are not flaking or showing bare timber. Can I simply redcoat with 2 coats of Sikkens Deck?
Hi Kevin - Generally, when looking to apply Cetol Deck over an existing finish in another brand, we would recommend doing an adhesion test in a small area to confirm compatibility with the existing coating. Most companies will recommend removing the existing coating by sanding or stripping before applying a new system as there are no warranties or guarantees that would cover you if something were to go wrong, or if the coatings were compromised. If the system you have used has performed well, I would, in this case, advise to continue with the Haymes product used previously to save you extra preparation and work - I can talk you through this if you would like more information - feel free to call our office on 1300 745 536 and ask for Stuart.
Preparation before application
Hi Gordon The data sheet below will give you preparation and application info. If you’d like to talk to one of our tech experts just call 1300 745 536. external link
Hi after applying the cetol hlse to my deck i had a shower of rain less than 24 hrs after applying . when it is wet i get milky patches through it . once it dries the patches dissapear , then reappear when it is wet again . any thoughts please
We used this garbage on our deck over a year ago It’s has offered zero protection and the deck looks terrible Definitely would not recommend this over priced garbage
Hi Lawrence - the milky effect is moisture becoming trapped in the coating and will happen when you experience rain during the curing process. If you’d like to DM me your details I’d be happy to talk you through the simple steps to fix this and get the best out your coating.
Hi Pete - sorry you’ve had this experience with the product - this product provides a premium level of protection so there may be issues affecting the outcome you’ve experienced. If you’d like advice or assistance with your issue fee feee to call us on 1300 745 536 and ask for a technical rep.
My garage door is Mahogany Cetol HLSe, it needs a refresh - can I cover with 2/3 coats of Light Oak Cetol HLSe (or should I go with Dark Oak or Teak)?
Hi Vinnie - you can use the Light Oak over the top of the existing HLSe - it may change the colour slightly depending on the level of wear the mahogany is experiencing - always do a small test area to get an idea of the colour change, if any. If you’d like more assistance feel free to call us on 1300 745 536.
Can I recoat a deck with sikkens deck coating with cetol hlse
To clarify, my deck it coated with sikkens deck, can I use Cetol Hlse over this
Hi Duzza - If your deck is currently coated in Cetol Deck you will need to use the Cetol Deck again. The Cetol HLSe is designed as a primer coat on bare timber, or a three-coat system on its own - depending on the condition of your deck you may need to sand areas that have faded back and prime them with a coat of Cetol HLSe - if you would like more detailed advice you can call us on 1300 745 536.
Hi, should you use a Sikkens colour for my spotted gum verandah? My deck has always been oiled with Sikkens, but my deck oiler has disappeared, and I'm trying to figure out what he used.
Hi Fleur - we can help you to determine the best way forward - it depends on what your contractor has used, but we would be able to work this out with you. If you'd like to call us on 1300 745 536 and our team will put you in touch with a Sikkens specialist in your area. Alternatively, if you'd like to PM your details to us on this site we can get in touch with you.
What's the coverage on a deck that had been done in the past
Hi Mark - it depends on the condition of the deck - if in good condition and the coating is still stable, then coverage will be around 8-10m2 per litre. If you would like more information or want to talk to one our experts call1300745536.
What is the difference between Sikkens Cetol and Sikkens Cetol HLSe?
Hi Bernie Thanks for the question - I know this post is a few months old - the name Cetol is the pre-cursor for all of our products here in Australia - for example Cetol Deck, Cetol HLSe, Cetol BLX PRO - There is no product in our range just called Sikkens Cetol. If you'd like more info, feel free to give us a call on 1300 745 536.
Hi, I’m error I bought the oil bases 085 Teak Stain, instead of water based. The painter applied 2 coats of the water based ( left over from initial purchase) but it’s come up patchy and lighter in some areas, is it Ok to use oil based to go over the water based product to try and even out tone?
I had my merbau deck fully sanded one year ago. It has faded somewhat and looks dry and no more water beading in exposed areas. It had one Sikkens HLS undercoat and 2 Sikkens Deck top coats. Can i just wash, clean, dry and reapply the deck coat without sanding and will it work ok on some parts of the deck which have not been as exposed to the sunlight and deterioration. I have another deck and did similar. It is around a saltwater chlorinated pool. Does pool water affect the life as it is looking poorly after 6 months.
Yes you can power wash or use the hose on jet mode. Apply deck clean product with a scouring sponge or scrubbing brush. This removes mildew spores. Rinse off. When dry apply 2 top coats. For the perfect finish I lightly sand the deck with a fine sand paper before applying top coats. You only need to fully sand your deck back to the original timber when coats are patchy and timber is dry and grey.
I’m after an oil that will still let my mer bay deck grey off
Have you tried straight "Linseed Oil" or if it stays sticky in cold weather (depends where you are try some turps in the oil.
Hi there, I have a hardwood deck that hasn’t been oiled or stained yet. It gets a lot of sun and rain. What would you recommend it cover it with? Thanks - Lynne
I have been using Sikkens on a hardwood (spotted gum) deck for 15 years. I follow their recommendation of 1 x base coat of Cetol HSLE, then 2 x coats of Cetol Deck. Before each yearly redoing I give the whole deck a clean with sugar soap and a pressure cleaner with a deck cleaning attachment. I then spot clean any areas with stains eg gum tree sap. I give this outline to show I do it properly, no shortcuts or wishful thinking. OK...... From my experience Sikkens is an expensive product that looks beautiful immediately after it's been done. The areas under cover (ie not exposed to rain & UV) will look good for a couple of years. BUT the uncovered areas exposed to rain and sun will deteriorate quickly and need redoing after 6 months. It's a time consuming expensive job. I'm in the middle of my yearly clean & oil right now. I spent $500 at Bunnings yesterday and will have enough Sikkens oil for this and the next recoat. If I was starting all over again would I use Sikkens? Maybe, but I would first off all look whether there is a product more suited to the Australian climate.
Thanks so much for that info. That's really helpful. I'll check out other products because it really is very expensive :)
Can I put Sikkens products over Merbau which has recently had 2 coats of Integain applied to it?
I have put on 1 coat of sikkens HLSE and 2 of deck coat. Is there any advantage / point to putting on another coat of deck coat ?
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