Anybody out there found a better product than Sikkens “Door and Window” for clear coating interior wood that will have a lot of UV exposure due to its being in a glass house? Apparently Sikkens has changed their formula since we last used it and it darkens the wood too much.
Thanks.
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well there are so many you can google it, but it depends which type of material is best according to your requirement
Regular maintenance
My experience with Sikkens is limited to its outdoor products, with UV/UA inhibitors. The presence of these inhibitors naturally darkens the finished appearance. Check Cabott products for exterior wood, and you will see that they too render a deep, rich, color. For interior applications in sun-drenched conditions, I suggest a "regular stain" followed by a clear finish with UV/UA inhibitors. And, more importantly, you need to maintain the finish regularly. There is no way to mitigate the harm done by good ol' brother sun. :)
Here's something to consider: Stain interior trim, but use matching paint for window SASHES (only). Paint that part of the window most suseptible to UV/UA and condensation damage, and stain the rest. If you do a careful matching of colors, the two products will complement each other well. Painted wood is, in my experience, easier to maintain than stained woodwork.