Sikkens cetol hls plus translucent woodstain is a low build solvent borne semi gloss woodstain that can be used both as a base stain and as a finishing coat it is highly translucent to bring out the beauty of woodgrain it protects against mould and algae and is resistant to uv radiation peeling and cracking cetol hls plus is also microporous and water repellent it can be used as a finishing coat on exterior softwood and hardwood substrates such as cladding fascias soffits rough sawn timber and