Sikken versus Cabot

Bretonage · 05-16-2012, 10:22 AM

Which product works best on treated lumber? Building a pergola and want colored stain

Bob Mariani · 05-16-2012, 12:02 PM

Cabot looses this one!

joecaption · 05-16-2012, 12:09 PM

Both are great stains but you may find Sikkens to be about twice the price.
At least in my area it is.

hyunelan2 · 05-16-2012, 12:54 PM

I haven't used Sikken, so this post is probably worthless (sorry), but I have loved everything I have ever done with Cabot.

sdsester · 05-16-2012, 10:27 PM

I take it you want a semi-transparent stain? Either would be fine but Sikken would be my preference. If you want a solid color stain? This Benjamin Moore fan would recommend either Sherwin Williams or MABs solid color acrylic stains over anything. They are probably one in the same at this point? You can have the stain tinted to any color or pick a factory mix. Great stuff.

CaptRandy · 05-16-2012, 11:39 PM

Neither unless you plan on maintaining it properly. Sikkens can become a nightmare within a year. Cabots if not applied correctly can become a pain.

05-16-2012, 10:22 AM	#1
Bretonage Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1	Sikken versus Cabot Which product works best on treated lumber? Building a pergola and want colored stain

05-16-2012, 12:02 PM	#2
Bob Mariani Remodeling Contractor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 3,590	Sikken versus Cabot Cabot looses this one!

05-16-2012, 12:09 PM	#3
joecaption Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,822	Sikken versus Cabot Both are great stains but you may find Sikkens to be about twice the price. At least in my area it is.

05-16-2012, 12:54 PM	#4
hyunelan2 Jack of all - master none Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 1,074	Sikken versus Cabot I haven't used Sikken, so this post is probably worthless (sorry), but I have loved everything I have ever done with Cabot.

05-16-2012, 10:27 PM	#5
sdsester Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,919	Sikken versus Cabot I take it you want a semi-transparent stain? Either would be fine but Sikken would be my preference. If you want a solid color stain? This Benjamin Moore fan would recommend either Sherwin Williams or MABs solid color acrylic stains over anything. They are probably one in the same at this point? You can have the stain tinted to any color or pick a factory mix. Great stuff.

Sikken versus Cabot