{"product_id":"sico-proluxe-1-primary-coat-wood-finish","title":"Sico Proluxe 1 Primary Coat RE Wood Finish (Formerly Sikkens Cetol 1)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSico ProLuxe 1 Primary Coat RE – Translucent Exterior Wood Finish (formerly Sikkens Cetol 1)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSico ProLuxe 1 Primary Coat RE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium translucent alkyd-oil basecoat for \u003cstrong\u003eexterior vertical wood\u003c\/strong\u003e: log homes, siding, trim, doors and garage doors. It penetrates the grain for strong adhesion, and its transparent iron oxide pigments and UV absorbers bring out the wood's colour while protecting it. Top it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sico-proluxe-23-top-coat-wood-finish-exterior-wood-coating\"\u003eProLuxe 23 Top Coat RE\u003c\/a\u003e for the full 3-coat system. It's the same formula as Sikkens Cetol 1, under the Sico ProLuxe name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenetrating alkyd-oil basecoat\u003c\/strong\u003e for excellent adhesion that resists flaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTranslucent iron oxide pigments\u003c\/strong\u003e for depth of colour and clear grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV absorbers\u003c\/strong\u003e that protect the colour and the wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicroporous:\u003c\/strong\u003e water-repellent but lets wood breathe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMildew-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e satin finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLog homes, wood siding, trim, doors and garage doors, as the first coat under ProLuxe 23. On fences and outdoor furniture, use 2 coats of ProLuxe 1 on its own. \u003cem\u003eNot for decks, floors or other walking surfaces. Exterior use only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours and Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e946 mL and 3.78 L in Natural Oak, Dark Oak, Mahogany, Butternut, Cedar, Natural, Teak and Natural Light. Use the same colour for ProLuxe 23 (Natural Light comes only in ProLuxe 1).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe ProLuxe 3-Coat System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne coat of ProLuxe 1 Primary Coat, then two coats of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sico-proluxe-23-top-coat-wood-finish-exterior-wood-coating\"\u003eProLuxe 23 Top Coat\u003c\/a\u003e. ProLuxe 1 gives penetration and colour, and ProLuxe 23 builds the durable satin film. For a penetrating deck oil instead, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/penofin-transparent-penetrating-oil-finish-stain-sealer\"\u003ePenofin Stain \u0026amp; Sealer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRough or weathered wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200–300 sq ft per 3.78 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth wood and hardwoods:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250–350 sq ft per 3.78 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTranslucent alkyd-oil basecoat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 under ProLuxe 23, or 2 on fences and furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry time (21 °C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch: 12 hours. Recoat: 24 hours. Rain: 48 hours. Full cure: 7 days. Double above 50% humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–32 °C (50–90 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolids by volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 350 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural bristle brush (preferred), 10 mm roller, or airless spray (700–800 psi, 0.011–0.015 tip) with back-brushing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMineral spirits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecoat with ProLuxe 23 when the sheen dulls: about 2–3 years on south and west sides, 3–4 on north and east\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eApplication Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove old coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet the wood, scrub with a TSP (or substitute) and bleach solution for 15–20 minutes, then power-wash at 500–800 psi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 hours, until moisture content is 18% or less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSand\u003c\/strong\u003e with 80–120 grit, with the grain, and remove the dust. Finish within 4 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply one coat of ProLuxe 1\u003c\/strong\u003e at 10–32 °C, ideally with a natural bristle brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter 24 hours,\u003c\/strong\u003e apply two coats of ProLuxe 23 Top Coat, 24 hours apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDispose of rags safely.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil-soaked rags can catch fire. Put them in a sealed, water-filled metal container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eIs ProLuxe 1 the same as Sikkens Cetol 1?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Sikkens Cetol 1 RE was renamed Sico ProLuxe 1 Primary Coat RE. Same formula, new name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eDo I need ProLuxe 23 as well?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn log homes, siding, trim and doors, yes: one coat of ProLuxe 1, then two coats of ProLuxe 23. On fences and outdoor furniture, two coats of ProLuxe 1 alone is the recommended system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I use it on my deck?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. ProLuxe 1 is for vertical wood and isn't recommended for decks or floors. For decks, use a penetrating deck oil like Penofin Stain \u0026amp; Sealer or Messmer's UV Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 3.78 L covers 200–300 sq ft on rough wood or 250–350 sq ft on smooth wood. For 1,000 sq ft of smooth siding, plan on about 3–4 gallons of ProLuxe 1 and 6–8 gallons of ProLuxe 23 for two top coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow long between coats?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWait 24 hours at 21 °C before the next coat, and double that in high humidity. Keep rain off for 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a full system, plan on a maintenance coat of ProLuxe 23 every 2–3 years on south and west exposures and every 3–4 on north and east, before the wood starts to grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I apply it over my existing finish?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. For a first application, previous coatings must be fully removed. 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