ICI Paints AkzoNobel simplifies woodcare selection

ICI Paints AkzoNobel is making woodcare selection even easier, following the launch of three comprehensive product guides for its Sikkens coatings, are each designed to support professional appliers in confidently selecting the right product, and leading woodcare ranges. The guides, which have been developed for its Dulux Trade Woodcare, Cuprinol Trade and achieving superior results in all applications.

The first in the series is the Dulux Trade Professional Woodcare Guide, which comprises at-a-glance information for interior and exterior solutions, including product spreading rates, application techniques and surface suitability. Additionally, the Dulux Trade Professional Woodcare Guide contains information on colour selection and features a helpful 'professional advice' section.

The new Cuprinol Trade guide helps appliers identify the right product for landscape wood, including fencing, decking and sheds. Inside there is also advice on selecting specialist insect and fungal treatments, as well as details of semi-transparent and opaque colour schemes.

For its premium wood stain system, Sikkens, ICI Paints AkzoNobel has created a pocket-sized version for its Cetol and Rubbol product ranges. The Sikkens Guide to Professional Woodcare Coating Systems also features invaluable advice on correct substrate preparation and maintenance schedules for each of its high performance products.

This new literature is our latest step in supporting professional appliers, enabling them to protect, preserve and enhance interior, exterior and landscape wood. By making it easier for appliers to select the best possible solution for the job, they will help professionals create a better finish and achieve the level of protection that they are seeking.

When developing our new product guides, we consciously made them easy to use in the field. As a result, each is colour coded for quick referencing and contains bite-sized product information. This usability, along with the breadth of information inside, makes the them a must-have for every decorator and professional applier.