Overview

Sikkens Cetol Novatech is a low solvent woodstain which can be used as a base stain on joinery and a finish on non-joinery items. It’s a highly translucent, semi-gloss finish that brings out the beauty of the natural woodgrain. The high solid formulation saves time and money, by giving a thicker protective film with fewer coats.

• One coat maintenance
• Highly durable
• Provides a sound base for subsequent coatings

Preparation

Always ensure the surface to be treated is clean, dry and free from any dust, algae, fungi or moss.

• Resinous deposits should be removed with a scraper.
• Degrease the surface with a lint free cloth and suitable solvent, allow to evaporate fully before applying Sikkens.
• For previously stained or worn wood use a fine sandpaper of 240 grit work in the direction of to abrade the surface the grain.
• Dust down entire surface.
• Fill any cracks, holes or chips, always use a filler designed for timber.

Note: Always follow the manufacturer instructions found on the tin.

Application

Before applying stir the product thoroughly and test a small area to ensure colour and adhesion. Colours can vary dependant on surface to be treated.

• Do not apply when there is the risk of rain or when temperatures are below 5°C or above 30°C.
• Protect from frost and rain until dry.
• Always ensure product is fully mixed before and during application to ensure consistency in colour.
• Do not thin.
• For best results use a good quality, long-haired, soft bristle brush.
• For new wood were possible apply Novatech all round prior to fixing.
• Apply along the grain in even strokes and avoid over brushing to produce an even overall colour.
• Pay special attention to areas of exposed grain, tops and bottoms of doors and undersides of cills.
• Excess surface material may be re-distributed after 5-20minutes (depending on conditions).
• Allow a minimum of 12-24 hours drying time.
• Where appropriate (e.g. for joinery items such as windows and doors), the first coat should be carefully denibbed using a fine grade nylon abrasive pad or a fine grade (P240 or finer) wet or dry silicon carbide abrasive paper, in the direction of the grain.
• Do not break through the surface coating.
• The second coat should be applied to all exposed surfaces, as soon as possible after the first coat has dried, but no sooner than 16 hours.
• Remove all dust, subsequent coatings should be applied as soon as possible after the previous coat has dried.
• Additional preparation may be required if over 3 months between coats.
• For Joinery items apply a top coat of Sikkens Cetol Novatop.

Aftercare & Storage