Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Clear Topcoat
PPG MANUFACTURER REBATE - Save Up to $100 on Sikkens Proluxe Wood Finishes from May 26 - June 4, 2023
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PPG Manufacturer Rebate - Save Up to $100 on Sikkens Proluxe Wood Finishes
Save $10 per 1 gallon pail or $40 per 5 gallon pail on all Proluxe Wood Finishes from May 26 - June 4, 2023. Maximum rebate equal to the lesser of $100 or 10 gallons of product purchased. Discount is not provided at checkout. Redeem online at Consumerrebates.ppg.com by July 4, 2023. Rebate check will be mailed within 8 weeks of submission. Please see the PDF Rebate Form for full details.
Free Ground Shipping on 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon Pails
We are offering free shipping for 1 gallon and 5 gallon pails of this product shipping to the Lower 48 United States. Offer does not apply to Alaska, Hawaii, and the US Territories. Free Shipping applies to this item only and not the entire order.
Sikkens Proluxe. The same great Sikkens formula you know and trust, slightly different labels.
The high quality formula that is synonymous with the Sikkens name is exactly the same as before. Only the name is changing. You can be confident that the product is the same in the can regardless of whether the name is Sikkens or ProLuxe . Please click here, here, or here for further information from PPG on this change.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE is a premium clear, non-pigmented exterior satin finish to be used exclusively over existing Sikkens Proluxe Cetol® 1RE and Cetol 23 Plus RE or Sikkens Proluxe Cetol® Log & Siding as a maintenance coat where the surface is in good condition and has been maintained according to Sikkens Proluxe guidelines. Typically, with maintenance coats, pigmented products will further darken the wood. With a one coat application of Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE, the wood will retain the same look and color and minimize blistering and cracking due to expansion and contracting of wood.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Recommended Uses
• Cetol Maintenance RE is to be used exclusively over existing Sikkens Proluxe Cetol® 1 RE and Cetol 23 Plus RE or Sikkens Proluxe Cetol® Log & Siding as a maintenance coat where the surface is in good condition and has been maintained according to Sikkens Proluxe guidelines.
• Cetol Maintenance RE can be used on the following: Log Walls, Siding, Garage Doors, Trim, Log Homes.
• Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE cannot be used on and horizontal surfaces that may be walked on such as a deck. Please check out Cetol SRD or Cetol DEK if you are in need of a premium Sikkens deck stain.
• Do not apply Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE on decks, doors, outdoor furniture or over Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Door & Window, Cetol SRD, or Cetol DEK Finish. It is also not intended for use on raw wood or marine applications.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Features and Benefits
• Non-Pigmented (Colorless) Maintenance Coating – Developed to provide a non-darkening maintenance coat for vertical surfaces (siding, logs & trim).
• High Solids Alkyd - Provides maintenance protection in one coat.
• UV Absorbers - High performance UV protection, preventing graying and deterioration of the wood surface.
• Excellent Microporosity and Flexibility – Minimizes blistering and cracking due to expansion and contraction or moisture build up.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance Stain Sample Cans
• We highly recommend that you try a sample can of any new stain you are considering. The finished color of translucent stains can vary substantially based on species, texture, porosity of wood, and application technique. Sampling on your own wood is inexpensive and the best way to make sure you get the color you want for your home.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Coverage Rates:
• On properly prepared surfaces, 400 – 500 sq. ft./gallon.
• Actual coverage may vary depending on the type, age and texture of the wood and application method.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Shipping
• Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE may not be shipped via air transit due to D.O.T. restrictions.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Use Restrictions
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE is not permitted for use in portions of the following counties of California:
• Los Angeles
• Riverside
• San Bernardino
• Orange
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Color Options:
• Clear - (SIK61003)
2019 Name Update:
• PPG has announced that Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Wood Finish will now be known as Proluxe Maintenance RE Wood Finish. Please click here for further details on this change.
Recent PPG Proluxe Manufacturer's Rebate Forms:
• PPG Proluxe Rebate July 2022
Guides / Product Info |
Additional Resources for Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE: Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Application Methods Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Dry Time Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Preparation Instructions Cleaning Recommendations: Special Notes: Checking Moisture Content Before Staining: Caulking Cracks, Checks, and Gaps: Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Application Information Application Note: Tannin containing woods such as redwood, red cedar, mahogany, douglas fir, etc. contain tannic acid which tends to migrate to the surface and discolor the stain, especially noticeable when using white or light colors. The discoloration is not harmful and can usually be removed. Apply a cleaning solution of four (4) ounces of oxalic acid to one gallon of warm water using a garden sprayer or a heavy nap roller cover. Allow solution to dwell on surface for 20 minutes then thoroughly rise with clean water. DO NOT ALLOW solution to dry on wood surface. Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Cleanup & Shelf Life Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Reapplication Instructions Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Application Do’s and Don’ts Application Do’s… Application Don’ts… Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Clear Topcoat: |
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- Reviews
- Questions
Sikkens
Product can’t take sunlight Not satisfied at all

Sikkens Log Ckearcoat
This product is excellent, adding years to the stained finish.

maintenance clear topcoat
was easy to aply and fairly easy to cleanup


Awesome Product
It was very easy to apply and clear.The house looks Awesome!! The only complaint I have with this product is the smell and burning of eyes. Since I use this product outside it’s wonderful but for some reason it burns my eyes so I keep the can away from me not right in front of me but to the side of me when using it..Also why is this product only in Satin and not Glossy??


Highly recommended
I use Maintenance RE over the Cetol Log & Siding yearly, it's a bit more forgiving and easier to apply than the Log & Siding, it also does not have the tendency to run or sag either. It must be applied over the Log & Siding products only and cannot go over bare wood.

Great Outdoor Protection
Great product! Applies evenly and gives a smooth finish to my log Vegas

Stalker fabrication
This is the best product I can find to make my red cedar furniture really bounce!

Stain
The stain was good. The best experience I got was the kind customer service lady I spoke too! No call waiting or talking to prerecorded junk, I loved that!

Application easy
This is thinker than the cetol stains and applies easily. Can’t rate it any better until time passes and I see how it holds up.

Sikkens Proluxe Maintenance
I have been using Sikkens products on my log house as well as my son's for over 11 years. Outstanding performance. Extremely happy with the durability. Joe Carey
Product Questions
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Can the maintenance coat be applied shortly after the two coat color product has been completed to better protect the finish?
Thank you for your question. PPG recommends against this practice as it could build the film too thick to pass water vapor through as efficiently as it should. The Cetol Log and Siding performs best when it is built out to two coats' thickness.
The film will get thinner as it weathers over time. The best time to recoat Log and Siding is when the outer layer has weathered down. A good indicator of this is when the coating starts to look dull and has lost its sheen.
The ideal case for using Cetol Maintenance is if you find at this point that the color is where you want it to be and you want to avoid the possibility of making it darker. Cetol Maintenance is formulated very similarly to Cetol Log and Siding, just without the pigment. Using Cetol Maintenance here will build the coating thickness back and restore the sheen while avoiding making the wall any darker. -
I used Cetol Log and Siding before. Can I use Cetol Maintenance on top of it?
Yes, you can certainly use Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance directly over Sikkens Cetol Log & Siding stain as a maintenance coat. This will seal and protect your finish with a clear coat without darkening the existing color.
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Can I use this on its own?
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance is a topcoat that can be used on Sikkens Log & Siding and Cetol 23 but it is not formulated to use as a stand-alone clear topcoat. You could possibly have an issue with peeling and poor performance if this product is used directly on top of your wood so be sure to have the proper coating applied before using the Cetol Maintenance.
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Will this maintenance coat stick to other exterior products ?
Sikkens recommends this product for use as a clear maintenance finish over Sikkens Cetol 23 Plus and Sikkens Cetol Log & Siding only.
DETAILS
PPG Manufacturer Rebate - Save Up to $100 on Sikkens Proluxe Wood Finishes
Save $10 per 1 gallon pail or $40 per 5 gallon pail on all Proluxe Wood Finishes from May 26 - June 4, 2023. Maximum rebate equal to the lesser of $100 or 10 gallons of product purchased. Discount is not provided at checkout. Redeem online at Consumerrebates.ppg.com by July 4, 2023. Rebate check will be mailed within 8 weeks of submission. Please see the PDF Rebate Form for full details.
Free Ground Shipping on 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon Pails
We are offering free shipping for 1 gallon and 5 gallon pails of this product shipping to the Lower 48 United States. Offer does not apply to Alaska, Hawaii, and the US Territories. Free Shipping applies to this item only and not the entire order.
Sikkens Proluxe. The same great Sikkens formula you know and trust, slightly different labels.
The high quality formula that is synonymous with the Sikkens name is exactly the same as before. Only the name is changing. You can be confident that the product is the same in the can regardless of whether the name is Sikkens or ProLuxe . Please click here, here, or here for further information from PPG on this change.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE is a premium clear, non-pigmented exterior satin finish to be used exclusively over existing Sikkens Proluxe Cetol® 1RE and Cetol 23 Plus RE or Sikkens Proluxe Cetol® Log & Siding as a maintenance coat where the surface is in good condition and has been maintained according to Sikkens Proluxe guidelines. Typically, with maintenance coats, pigmented products will further darken the wood. With a one coat application of Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE, the wood will retain the same look and color and minimize blistering and cracking due to expansion and contracting of wood.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Recommended Uses
• Cetol Maintenance RE is to be used exclusively over existing Sikkens Proluxe Cetol® 1 RE and Cetol 23 Plus RE or Sikkens Proluxe Cetol® Log & Siding as a maintenance coat where the surface is in good condition and has been maintained according to Sikkens Proluxe guidelines.
• Cetol Maintenance RE can be used on the following: Log Walls, Siding, Garage Doors, Trim, Log Homes.
• Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE cannot be used on and horizontal surfaces that may be walked on such as a deck. Please check out Cetol SRD or Cetol DEK if you are in need of a premium Sikkens deck stain.
• Do not apply Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE on decks, doors, outdoor furniture or over Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Door & Window, Cetol SRD, or Cetol DEK Finish. It is also not intended for use on raw wood or marine applications.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Features and Benefits
• Non-Pigmented (Colorless) Maintenance Coating – Developed to provide a non-darkening maintenance coat for vertical surfaces (siding, logs & trim).
• High Solids Alkyd - Provides maintenance protection in one coat.
• UV Absorbers - High performance UV protection, preventing graying and deterioration of the wood surface.
• Excellent Microporosity and Flexibility – Minimizes blistering and cracking due to expansion and contraction or moisture build up.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance Stain Sample Cans
• We highly recommend that you try a sample can of any new stain you are considering. The finished color of translucent stains can vary substantially based on species, texture, porosity of wood, and application technique. Sampling on your own wood is inexpensive and the best way to make sure you get the color you want for your home.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Coverage Rates:
• On properly prepared surfaces, 400 – 500 sq. ft./gallon.
• Actual coverage may vary depending on the type, age and texture of the wood and application method.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Shipping
• Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE may not be shipped via air transit due to D.O.T. restrictions.
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Use Restrictions
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE is not permitted for use in portions of the following counties of California:
• Los Angeles
• Riverside
• San Bernardino
• Orange
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Color Options:
• Clear - (SIK61003)
2019 Name Update:
• PPG has announced that Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Wood Finish will now be known as Proluxe Maintenance RE Wood Finish. Please click here for further details on this change.
Recent PPG Proluxe Manufacturer's Rebate Forms:
• PPG Proluxe Rebate July 2022
MORE INFORMATION
Guides / Product Info |
Additional Resources for Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE: Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Application Methods Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Dry Time Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Preparation Instructions Cleaning Recommendations: Special Notes: Checking Moisture Content Before Staining: Caulking Cracks, Checks, and Gaps: Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Application Information Application Note: Tannin containing woods such as redwood, red cedar, mahogany, douglas fir, etc. contain tannic acid which tends to migrate to the surface and discolor the stain, especially noticeable when using white or light colors. The discoloration is not harmful and can usually be removed. Apply a cleaning solution of four (4) ounces of oxalic acid to one gallon of warm water using a garden sprayer or a heavy nap roller cover. Allow solution to dwell on surface for 20 minutes then thoroughly rise with clean water. DO NOT ALLOW solution to dry on wood surface. Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Cleanup & Shelf Life Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Reapplication Instructions Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Application Do’s and Don’ts Application Do’s… Application Don’ts… Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance RE Clear Topcoat: |
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REVIEWS
- Reviews
- Questions
Sikkens
Product can’t take sunlight Not satisfied at all

Sikkens Log Ckearcoat
This product is excellent, adding years to the stained finish.

maintenance clear topcoat
was easy to aply and fairly easy to cleanup


Awesome Product
It was very easy to apply and clear.The house looks Awesome!! The only complaint I have with this product is the smell and burning of eyes. Since I use this product outside it’s wonderful but for some reason it burns my eyes so I keep the can away from me not right in front of me but to the side of me when using it..Also why is this product only in Satin and not Glossy??


Highly recommended
I use Maintenance RE over the Cetol Log & Siding yearly, it's a bit more forgiving and easier to apply than the Log & Siding, it also does not have the tendency to run or sag either. It must be applied over the Log & Siding products only and cannot go over bare wood.

Great Outdoor Protection
Great product! Applies evenly and gives a smooth finish to my log Vegas

Stalker fabrication
This is the best product I can find to make my red cedar furniture really bounce!

Stain
The stain was good. The best experience I got was the kind customer service lady I spoke too! No call waiting or talking to prerecorded junk, I loved that!

Application easy
This is thinker than the cetol stains and applies easily. Can’t rate it any better until time passes and I see how it holds up.

Sikkens Proluxe Maintenance
I have been using Sikkens products on my log house as well as my son's for over 11 years. Outstanding performance. Extremely happy with the durability. Joe Carey
PRODUCT QUESTIONS
Product Questions
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Can the maintenance coat be applied shortly after the two coat color product has been completed to better protect the finish?
Thank you for your question. PPG recommends against this practice as it could build the film too thick to pass water vapor through as efficiently as it should. The Cetol Log and Siding performs best when it is built out to two coats' thickness.
The film will get thinner as it weathers over time. The best time to recoat Log and Siding is when the outer layer has weathered down. A good indicator of this is when the coating starts to look dull and has lost its sheen.
The ideal case for using Cetol Maintenance is if you find at this point that the color is where you want it to be and you want to avoid the possibility of making it darker. Cetol Maintenance is formulated very similarly to Cetol Log and Siding, just without the pigment. Using Cetol Maintenance here will build the coating thickness back and restore the sheen while avoiding making the wall any darker. -
I used Cetol Log and Siding before. Can I use Cetol Maintenance on top of it?
Yes, you can certainly use Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance directly over Sikkens Cetol Log & Siding stain as a maintenance coat. This will seal and protect your finish with a clear coat without darkening the existing color.
-
Can I use this on its own?
Sikkens Proluxe Cetol Maintenance is a topcoat that can be used on Sikkens Log & Siding and Cetol 23 but it is not formulated to use as a stand-alone clear topcoat. You could possibly have an issue with peeling and poor performance if this product is used directly on top of your wood so be sure to have the proper coating applied before using the Cetol Maintenance.
-
Will this maintenance coat stick to other exterior products ?
Sikkens recommends this product for use as a clear maintenance finish over Sikkens Cetol 23 Plus and Sikkens Cetol Log & Siding only.