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Sikkens products: From primer to final coating
In order to protect wood against outside influences, a special treatment is required. We offer you a wide selection of products for wood protection of the highest quality for a thoroughly tended wooden look. Dunrite is a certified Sikkens specialist.
1. Sikkens Cetol Dek Finish
Sikkens Cetol Dek Finish receives shining reviews across the board. It boasts excellent performance and durability, with protection lasting up to two to three years when applied and maintained as directed by the manufacturer. Sikkens products have the most recommendations from consumers and professionals who have used them, which is why Sikkens appears at the top.
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Nationally Recognized Brand
O'Leary Paint Company proven to be superior paint manufacturerFamily-owned O'Leary Paint outperforms all brands
(Lansing, Mich.) -- Based in Michigan, O'Leary Paint captured gold, silver and bronze honors recently from an independent accredited laboratory. Regional, national and international paint products were tested and the O'Leary products rated highest of all paints tested. "We're just really proud to be able to be recognized in a national study," said David O'Leary, Co-President of O'Leary Paint Company.
No single paint company has ever taken the top three spots in this rating, said O'Leary. O'Leary's Duramax 90 Line, Ceramic Coat and MicroSpec paints are locally produced in Lansing, Mich. "We produce everything right here," O'Leary Paint chemist Scott Bower says. "We do all our research in the lab, make our own products, and produce everything right here."
Bower has been with O'Leary Paint for 17 years and is the chemist who tests raw materials and refines coating formulas in O'Leary's paint lab. The products he creates are made specifically to weather Michigan's climate in addition to exhaustive lab and industry tests. "I make a lot of pre-production versions and test them in actual home settings. Painting 2-by-2 squares of drywall isn't the same as painting a whole room with it."
As the largest manufacturer of house paint in the state, O'Leary Paint outshone all national brands in the 2012 National Paint Ranking. Rating criteria included stain blocking, adhesion, water resistance, and washability and O'Leary received high ratings in all categories, the only brand to do so. "For a homeowner, if you're only doing a project once every four years," said O'Leary, "you rely on studies like this to tell you what kind of a product you should use."
Many of O'Leary's winning products are certified as environmentally responsible paints by Green Wise Paint. Green Wise certifies paints as "green" if they have low amounts of volatile organic compounds, (VOCs), which evaporate into the air. "What we're trying to do is make a very functional, green coating," said Bower. Anyone can eliminate VOCs from paint formulas, but O'Leary aims to produce environmentally friendly paints that retain high quality and performance.
About Sikkens
With over 200 years’ experience, we’re dedicated to delivering the best products, service and results
Our Heritage
In 1792, our founder Wiert Willem Sikkens built a paint factory in the city wall of Groningen. Today, Sikkens is a multinational brand and our passion for developing the best decorative coatings has seen us gain customers throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.
Top 10 Deck Stain Ratings
Based on a search of professional contractor, home improvement, woodworking and do it yourself forums and websites such as PaintSource.net, DoItYourself.com, Sawmill Creek.org
and DeckStainGuide.com, the top criteria consumers and professionals are concerned with when it comes to deck stains include:
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Deck
owners often join home improvement type forums, looking for recommendations on deck stains. Stains with the most recommendations are low maintenance, long lasting stains with great mildew and UV protection. The top stains are opaque or semi-transparent. Maintenance, performance and durability are dependent on each other because the ease of maintaining a great-looking deck really depends on how well the stain seals and protects the wood and how long this protection will last. Obviously, homeowners want the product to work well; however, many are also very concerned with not having to reapply the treatment every year, due to how labor-intensive applying the stain can be. Most homeowners are willing to pay substantially more for a deck stain as long as the extra cost results in longer protection. Subjects such as whether the stains are oil-based or water-based, contain natural or synthetic resins and environmental issues were not brought up when consumers asked for recommendations.
The following top 10 deck stains are rated from one to five stars, based on the consumer criteria identified above.
1. Sikkens Cetol Dek Finish
Sikkens Cetol Dek Finish
receives shining reviews across the board. It boasts excellent performance and durability, with protection lasting up to two to three years when applied and maintained as directed by the manufacturer. Sikkens products have the most recommendations from consumers and professionals who have used them, which is why Sikkens appears at the top.
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2. Cabot Decking Stain 1480
Cabot Decking Stain 1480
made the top of the list at Consumer Reports and shows up as a recommendation often in forums. It is a deep penetrating, linseed oil-based stain that should protect the wood for two to three years.
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3. Sikkens Cetol SRD
Specially formulated for poorly ventilated decks, docks and low to the ground decks where moisture is a problem, Sikkens Cetol SRD
has exceptional performance and durability. It offers easy maintenance with two to three years of protection from a one coat application.
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4. Cabot Semi-Transparent Deck and Siding Stain 6300
Another highly recommended stain by consumers and professionals, as well as by Consumer Reports, Cabot Semi-Transparent Deck and Siding Stain 6300
is a deep penetrating stain with high performance, lasting two to three years, depending on weather conditions. Only one coat is needed.
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Pittsburgh Paints
REGENCY®
Paint + Primer in One Interior Latex Paint
Our finest interior paint + primer in one with excellent durability that also repels stains.
- Paint + Primer In One
- Resists Stains
- MPI® Approved
WONDER-TONES™
Interior Latex Paint
Versatile, all-purpose interior paint with excellent coverage & application.
- Durable Finish
- High-Hiding Finish
- Scrub-Resistant
WONDER-PURE™
Interior Latex Paint
*Colorants added to this base paint may increase VOC level significantly depending on color choice.
- Zero-VOC*, Low Odor
- Good Hiding
- MPI® Approved
WONDER-HIDE™
Interior Latex Paint
Professional quality paint that is quick-drying and economical.
- Easy Application
- Fast-Drying
- Good Dry Hide
CEILING PAINT
Interior Latex Paint
True flat finish ceiling paint with low spatter and excellent hide.
- Uniform Sheen
- Low VOC, Low Odor
- Soap, Water Cleanup
VELOUR®
Interior Alkyd Paint
Premium alkyd wall and trim paint that provides a smooth, durable finish.
- Durable Semi-Gloss
- Excellent Washability
- Resists Soiling
REGENCY®
Interior/Exterior Latex Paint
High-hiding, rich glossy finish that provides outstanding hardness, brushability, adhesion and scrubbability.
- Paint + Primer In One
- Excellent Adhesion
- Resists Cracking
WONDER-PRO™
Interior/Exterior Latex Paint
High production commercial paint with good dry hide and easy application.
- Quick-Drying
- Outstanding Touch-Up
- Low VOC, Low Odor
BAR-OX.®
Interior/Exterior Alkyd Paint
Alkyd finish provides tough interior and exterior protection on multiple, properly prepared surface types.
- High-Hiding
- Abrasion Resistant
- Corrosion Protection
MANOR HALL®
Paint + Primer in One Interior Latex Paint
Our PPG Paints® flagship acrylic formula provides exceptional hiding on interior walls and ceilings.
- Resists Household Stains
- Excellent Flow and Leveling
- Rich, Smooth Film
MANOR HALL®
Interior/Exterior Alkyd Paint
This versatile, high-gloss finish can provide an elegant interior or durable exterior. Now a part of the new PPG Paints®.
- Tough, Durable Finish
- Excellent Brushability
- Adheres to Glossy Surfaces
Types of Paints
Flat
Used for ceilings and walls when subjected to mild conditions or use.
Eggshell
Used for walls and trim when a very low sheen is desired but washability is desired or needed.
Satin
Used in harsher environments such as kitchens and baths, or trim and doors.
Semi
Used in harsh environments when a higher gloss is desired. Excellent for trim, doors, and some exterior surfaces.
Hi Gloss
Excellent for extreme abrasion and chemical resistance.
Primers
These are designed to prepare a surface for topcoats, especially enamels.
Stains and Varnish
Designed for doors, trim, cabinets, furniture, floors, etc. Varnish or clear coats are used to protect stains and as a natural clear. Varnish is available in gloss, semi, satin and dull.
Exterior Flat
Acrylic Flats are used to protect wood, aluminum, vinyl and composition siding, which is the body of the building.
Satin
Doors, trim, and accessories typically are finished with a sheen or gloss. All types of surfaces with a proper primer may be coated with this finish.
Semi-Transparent Stains
These oil-rich finishes permit the wood to show through the finish for a natural look. They have a short life and require recoating in 2-3 years, to maintain its appearance.
Solid Stains
Solid Stains are mostly water-reducible acrylics that produce a rustic appearance and permit the profile of rough-cut surfaces to show through.