InterluxIVA316/1 Cetol Natural Teak Varnish - Gallon

Looks good! Will follow up in a year.

Love this varnish

saul good

Bee using Natural for years. Easy to apply, easy to touch up. Some work in boats all the time some don’t. I’m more don’t than all the time. So, this product looks good & with average effort.

After experiencing severe issues with incompatibility between the new PPG/Sikkens Cetol SRD and older Sikkens Cetol finishes, I made a trip to my local marine hardware store to see what they use on boats - and discovered Sikkens Cetol Marine. Not only is this product superior to the Sikkens Cetol product I used previously (but also about twice the price!), it appears to be compatible. Despite the PPG Cetol SRD can instructions not to apply over other finishes, I was told by several "authorized' dealers that they are compatible - with DISASTROUS results (smeared, sagging finish that became opaque and peeled off after about 6 months). SInce then I discovered the Sikkens ProLuxe University Product Training Manual online which notes that PPG Cetol SRD can only be applied over bare wood or properly treated wood previously coated with Cetol SRD finish (NaOH wash, power wash, Oxalic acid neutralizing wash, power wash, 3 days drying minimum). If you are uncertain about which Sikkens products are compatible, I suggest reading this very helpful online manual rather than relying on authorized dealers who often only carry Cetol SRD and appear to be unaware of these problems.

All I can rate so far is the application and initial result. Very pleased so far with results on my teak patio furniture. The color is a bit darker than "natural" on my teak, but looks good without unpleasant orange cast. Somewhat shiny without the optional clear coat additional product. Cetol product doesn't appear to separate much (if at all) in the can so stirring is minimal. Applies easily and seems forgiving in terms of brush strokes, wind blown debris, etc. If you don't keep a good "wet edge" there can be blobs and streaks, so it seems you need to go start-to-finish on a particular piece of furniture. Must avoid temptation to rush ahead with additional coat before allowing complete 24 hours of drying time. But subsequent coats definitely improve the look without deepening the color noticeably. Certainly this is way more work than a quick power washing and a wipe of teak oil, but hopefully the durability will make it worth it. Boat owners say it should last,a and I have my fingers crossed.

This stuff works much better than teak finish.

Important, I think, to lightly sand between coats.