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Timber Coatings in the Australian Climate
REQUIREMENTS OF DIFFERENT TIMBER TYPES Hardwoods and softwoods have different characteristics and different needs that require addressing when it comes to coatings. There are three things to keep in mind when it comes to choosing a Sikkens system for each: Aesthetics/Finished appearance. Level of protection required. Location of the timber – eg deck, joinery, furniture […]
Unveiling 3 new BLX Pro Colours
Sikkens Australia Unveils 3 Captivating Additions to the BLX Pro Stain Range with Natural 078 as the Star! The world of architectural coatings is about to experience a transformative shift as Sikkens Australia, a renowned name in the industry, proudly introduces three new enchanting colours to their esteemed BLX Pro Stain Range. Amidst the array […]
Sikkens Timber Stain Systems
There are many types of timber stains on the market today. Some are better than others, and some are more expensive than others. If you want to know what is the best timber stain for your project, then read through this article until the end. In it, we will discuss what makes Sikkens products stand […]
Sikkens NEW Timber Stain Colours for Spring 2022
Sikkens has already taken the woodcare world by storm, but this is set to happen all over again with the introduction of a brand-new timber stain colour range. The new stain colours will be available in Spring 2022 and consists of 3 new colour segments – greys, neutrals and colours. Our new timber stain colour […]
Hardwood Preparation
Preparation is the most important process of coating exterior timber. It is also the most hated part, and usually the one people skip. Unfortunately, failing to prepare your timber correctly can have undesired results on the life of the coating you choose to apply. New timber, especially hardwoods (merbau, blackbutt, jarrah, spotted gum, etc), require […]
Upgrade your pine retaining wall to look like hardwood
When you’re trying to make your backyard look great sometimes something simple as applying a timber stain to treated timber can make all the difference. A treated pine retaining wall can be upgraded to look like hardwood simply by applying a good quality timber stain like Sikkens premium timber stains. The benefit of applying Sikkens […]