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SICO ProLuxe 1 Primary Coat RE Wood Finish

A translucent alkyd basecoat for exterior vertical wood, used beneath ProLuxe 23 Top Coat RE.

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Natural, 18.9 L · SIK41078-5G

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FinishTranslucent satin
Product type1 Primary Coat RE Wood Finish
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A translucent alkyd basecoat for exterior vertical wood, used beneath ProLuxe 23 Top Coat RE.

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SICO ProLuxe 1 Primary Coat RE Wood Finish · Natural, 18.9 L product specifications
Inventory itemPPG-SIK41078-5G
Product numberSIK41078-5G
Selling unitEco 5 Gal
Inventory descriptionPROLUXE 1 PC RE WF - NATURAL (5G)
Manufacturer product numberSIK41078/05
Product type1 Primary Coat RE Wood Finish
FinishTranslucent satin
Recommended usesExterior wood siding, logs and vertical wood; outdoor furniture and fences only with the specified Primary Coat system.
Coating system1 basecoat followed by 2 coats of 23 Top Coat RE for the standard vertical-wood system.
Coverage200–300 sq ft per 3.78 L on rough or weathered wood; 250–350 sq ft per 3.78 L on smooth wood or hardwoods, per coat.
Drying timeTouch dry: 12 hours; rain/dew resistance: 48 hours; full cure: 7 days at 21°C. Higher humidity and cooler conditions extend drying.
Recoat timeAt least 24 hours at 21°C; allow longer in cool or humid conditions.
ColourNatural
Container size18.9 L
Canadian catalogue codeSIK41078C/05
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A translucent alkyd basecoat for exterior vertical wood, used beneath ProLuxe 23 Top Coat RE.

Use on properly prepared siding, logs and other vertical wood surfaces. The usual system is one coat of 1 Primary Coat RE followed by two coats of 23 Top Coat RE. SICO also specifies a separate two-coat Primary Coat system for outdoor furniture and fences. Do not use on floors.

Exterior wood siding, logs and vertical wood; outdoor furniture and fences only with the specified Primary Coat system.

Exterior wood finishes
Finish

Translucent satin

Coverage

200–300 sq ft per 3.78 L on rough or weathered wood; 250–350 sq ft per 3.78 L on smooth wood or hardwoods, per coat.

Application method

Brush in the direction of the grain; immediately back-brush any roller or spray application as directed in the technical sheet.

Drying time

Touch dry: 12 hours; rain/dew resistance: 48 hours; full cure: 7 days at 21°C. Higher humidity and cooler conditions extend drying.

Recoat time

At least 24 hours at 21°C; allow longer in cool or humid conditions.

Use the sheet for your exact product code and finish. Coverage and times depend on the stated temperature, humidity, substrate and coat thickness.

Inventory item
PPG-SIK41078-5G
Product number
SIK41078-5G
Selling unit
Eco 5 Gal
Inventory description
PROLUXE 1 PC RE WF - NATURAL (5G)
Manufacturer product number
SIK41078/05
Product type
1 Primary Coat RE Wood Finish
Finish
Translucent satin
Recommended uses
Exterior wood siding, logs and vertical wood; outdoor furniture and fences only with the specified Primary Coat system.
Coating system
1 basecoat followed by 2 coats of 23 Top Coat RE for the standard vertical-wood system.
Coverage
200–300 sq ft per 3.78 L on rough or weathered wood; 250–350 sq ft per 3.78 L on smooth wood or hardwoods, per coat.
Drying time
Touch dry: 12 hours; rain/dew resistance: 48 hours; full cure: 7 days at 21°C. Higher humidity and cooler conditions extend drying.
Recoat time
At least 24 hours at 21°C; allow longer in cool or humid conditions.
Colour
Natural
Container size
18.9 L
Canadian catalogue code
SIK41078C/05
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SICO ProLuxe 1 Primary Coat RE Wood Finish colours

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Only colours listed for this product are included. Wood species, preparation and coats affect the result.

  • Natural Oak manufacturer sampleNatural Oak005
  • Dark Oak manufacturer sampleDark Oak009
  • Mahogany manufacturer sampleMahogany045
  • Butternut manufacturer sampleButternut072
  • Cedar manufacturer sampleCedar077
  • Natural manufacturer sampleNatural078
  • Teak manufacturer sampleTeak085
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Screen colours are approximate. Confirm your choice with a physical sample. Wood species, fabric opacity, preparation and the coating system can affect the result.

PRODUCT FINISH
Finish
Translucent satin

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