Hicksons Decor Wood Stain
Hickson decor is a high build, microporous, coat-on-coat products complete finishes from a single can. Hickson decor eliminates the need for a separate primer or undercoat, although they are fully compatible with Hickson Predec basecoats and primer, if required.

Hickson decor has a high solids content compared with alternative wood finishes, which not only provides a superior spreading capacity but also gives a greater film thickness and increased durability of the coating.

Moisture and ultra-violet light are the primary agents that can dramatically shorten the life of decorative coatings for timber and subsequently cause high maintenance costs. They can cause deterioration of the substrate leading to blistering, cracking, peeling and flaking of the decorative finish.

The Hickson range of microporous wood finishes has been specially formulate to overcome these problems and has been increasingly specified by architects and used by private contractors, local authorities and housing associations since its introduction into S.A. in 1993. The finishes have a highly flexible structure that compensates for movement of the wood. Their microporous formulation allows the timber to breath and any excess moisture to escape as a vapour through the coating, whilst the exterior surface remains highly water repellant.