Sikkens Query

rautospoon · Post by **rautospoon** » Tue May 09, 2023 8:50 am

I have almost “run out” of Rubbol BL Primer (blue label) and Rubbol BL Satura (purple label) both “water based” that I have used for many years and found to be first class.

I understand these (unbelievably !) are no longer produced ? If so, are alternative Sikkens (“water based”) products available ?

If not, what is currently recommended as being the "Rolls Royce" of "water based" satin finish ?

Many thanks.

rautospoon · Post by **rautospoon** » Fri May 12, 2023 12:40 pm

Rather surprised not to receive a single reply ? Is the activity on this forum "on the wane" ?

Tom d'Angler · Post by **Tom d'Angler** » Fri May 12, 2023 1:37 pm

I didn't comment because I've never used those products.

rautospoon · Post by **rautospoon** » Fri May 12, 2023 2:27 pm

"If not, what is currently recommended as being the "Rolls Royce" of "water based" satin finish ?"

Tom d'Angler · Post by **Tom d'Angler** » Fri May 12, 2023 3:08 pm

I have to be honest and say I rarely use water-based on internal woodwork as I just don’t like the finish (look and feel) or that it usually requires three coats instead of two. Before I start a job, I do explain to my customers why I prefer oil-based and that it will fade over time, and they are still happy for me to use it.