What is Sikkens Cetol HLS plus?

Cetol HLS Plus is a low build, solvent-borne, semi-transparent woodstain for use on exterior softwood and hardwood substrates such as cladding, fascias, soffits, rough sawn timber, fencing, or components subject to high levels of wear and abrasion, such as garden furniture, handrails and exterior decking.

What is cetol HLS Plus used for?

In this video, we cover Sikkens Cetol HLS plus. HLS plus is a low build, solvent-based highly translucent exterior woodstain which can be used as a base coat on doors and windows. It is also the perfect product to choose as an attractive, practical finish coat on soffits, fascias and cladding.

Is Sikkens stain oil or water based?

Sikkens Proluxe Cetol SRD is a one coat, oil-based, transparent exterior wood finish.

How long does sikkens last?

Sikkens states in their literature that you should expect to get 2-4 years life out of their system on a sunny side of a house, and 3-5 years on a shady side. At this point, maintenance should be performed. Maintenance is cleaning the surface gently with bleach, TSP, and water.

Why choose Sikkens HLS plus?

Like all Sikkens Cetol translucent woodstains, HLS plus is formulated to colour and protect interior and exterior hardwood and softwood surfaces while showing the beauty of the grain. With low viscocity HLS plus provides good penetration and a flexible finish that will prevent cracking, flaking and peeling in the long term.

How do you use Sikkens cetol HLS plus?

For cladding and fascias and other surfaces treated with just Sikkens Cetol HLS Plus: Lightly sand with a fine grade abrasive paper to keep splinters and rough edges away. Repair colour defects with Sikkens Cetol HLS Plus in the appropriate colour and apply one extra coat to finish.

What is the best base coat for HLS plus?

Cetol HLS Plus also works superbly as a base coat, promoting adhesion to the substrate. Combine a base coat of HLS plus with two coats of UV resisting Filter 7 plus for a superb finish that delivers optimum protection.

How do I apply Sikkens filter 7 Plus to timber?

When used in conjunction with Sikkens Filter 7 Plus, just one coat of Sikkens Cetol HLS Plus should be applied then overcoated with 2 coats of Sikkens Filter 7 Plus Timber to be treated should be clean, dry and free from any dust, dirt, debris and surface coatings such as paint or varnish.