AKZO
NOBEL'S SIKKENS BRAND PRESENTS FOUR NEW PREMIUM WOOD COATINGS
AT THE 2005 INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS'SHOW
Sikkens
debuts Cetol® and Rubbol® products developed using Next
Wave technology
Troy, Mich., January 13, 2005 - Akzo Nobel
Decorative Coatings North America (DCNA) demonstrates four
new Sikkens brand premium exterior wood coatings at the
2005 International Builders’ Show held January 13
– 16 in Orlando, Fla.
These
high-end wood coatings – Rubbol® Siding Finish,
Cetol® Log & Siding, Cetol® DEK Finish, Cetol®
Door & Window – were developed using Sikkens Next
Wave technology, a proprietary method which incorporates
the best quality ingredients and the most specialized dyno-mill
purification processing.
These
four new products display an evolution in the Sikkens brand
and its more than 200-year commitment to the production
of quality coatings, building upon its Dutch heritage which
dates back to the late 1700s.
Innovative
hybrid stain for wood siding
Designed
for exterior wood surfaces, Rubbol Siding Finish utilizes
Sikkens’ innovative hybrid alkyd/acrylic formulation
specifically engineered to give the advantages of both an
oil- and water-based coating.
"This
new, modern hybrid formula combines the quality of an oil-based
coating with the ease-of-use in a water-based solution,”
said Gerald Koutavas, sales business unit manager for decorative
coatings North America. "It demonstrates an ongoing
commitment to technologically superior products that carry
on the premium quality that defines the Sikkens brand."
Rubbol
Siding Finish is recommended for exterior surfaces such
as siding, shakes, shingles, fences, log siding, cedar,
pine, spruce, fir or exterior plywood (T 1-11 board). It
has the ability to overcome most recoating challenges and
excels in covering weathered surfaces and is available in
53 attractive colors.
New,
easy-to-use stains with furniture-like appearance
Both
Cetol Log & Siding and Cetol DEK Finish offer optimum
protection and a premium look, combined with an easier application
process requiring less time and hassle. These translucent,
satin finishes are used for the exteriors of log homes,
wood siding and decks. The time-saving two-coat finish leaves
a furniture-like appearance, creating a protective film
that gives a premium look while preserving the natural character
and grain of the wood.
Cetol
Log & Siding is available in Natural Light, Natural,
Natural Oak, Cedar and Western Grey. Cetol DEK Finish is
available in Natural, Natural Oak, Cedar and Mahogany.
"We
value our reputation as being unrivaled in performance and
durability for all types of wood and now in a more user-friendly
product line, eliminating the need for applying a base coat,"
said Koutavas.
Cetol
Door & Window is a high-performance coating for specialty
applications such as doors and window trim and is available
as a clear satin, clear gloss or in four colors in a satin
sheen. Its protective film creates a durable surface barrier
yet retains flexibility and breathability unmatched by other
exterior varnishes and polyurethanes. These characteristics
out-perform other exterior products on the market. Cetol
Door & Window is available in 4 colors, including Light
Oak, Natural, Mahogany and Dark Oak.
These
and all other Sikkens high-quality coatings are available
at independent retailers throughout North America. To locate
a Sikkens dealer in the United States and Canada or for
more information, visit www.nam.sikkens.com
or call 1-866-Sikkens. Recommended by professional painters
and contractors, Sikkens wood care products are compliant
with all North American environmental regulations.
About
Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings North America
Based in Troy, Mich., Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings North
America (DCNA) is the business unit which manufactures the
Sikkens line of decorative finishes, used to enhance and
protect commercial buildings, homes and decks. It includes
Cetol (translucent) and Rubbol (opaque) finishes for both
interior and exterior use. Sikkens wood finishes line also
includes waterborne interior stains and topcoats that offer
a professional finish with minimal odor, easy application,
quick-drying and fast clean-up with soap and water.
Recently,
DCNA assumed direct responsibility for North American marketing
and manufacturing of the company’s Synteko brand of
high-end, wood floor coatings (WORK IN PROFESSIONAL) and
established separate profit centers for Synteko and its
longstanding Sikkens brand of wood care products.
About
Akzo Nobel
The long history of Akzo Nobel, based in The Netherlands,
serves customers throughout the world with healthcare products,
coatings and chemicals and its history can be traced back
as far as the late 1700s. With more than 200 years of experience
in the development and manufacture of coatings, Akzo Nobel
is the world’s leading coatings company. It currently
operates more than 350 facilities in 80 countries and employs
more than 64,000 people worldwide.
