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Paije M.

Paije M.Sydney, NSW

Ruined my project!

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All my hard work for nothing, this product is not clear at all and gives a yellow finish. Kitchen cupboards are not a quick job. Now to start my whole project again!!!!



Purchased in May 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$14.00.

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Mark

MarkGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 2 reviews

Bad formula. Gritty and gluggy

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First can of polyurethane was gritty.
At first I thought I must have contaminated the product but after filtering it through a stocking it was fine.
Second can a small one to finish of the job, was impossible to stir due to sludge at the bottom of the can.
It was sent back to Bunnings.
I also, should have read the reviews before hand. Cabot's had a good name and was recommended by several people.
Clearly the product is not fit for purpose and should not be sold.
I am extremely disappointed that a large company like Dulux would present such a poor product.
It should not be "Let the buyer beware" and wasting their time.

Purchased in May 2021 for A$35.00.

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Pete

Pete

  • 6 reviews

How to ruin a beautiful piece of timber

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Kicking myself that I only read reviews on this product after things went wrong, I have a beautiful piece of redgum that I spent hours hand sanding and was super excited to “bring out the color” with some clear coat. I prepared the surface to perfection and specification, lovingly applied the product and it’s absolutely ruined all my hard work.. This product is terrible, bubbles and lifts, then the second coat went milky... :( I will now have to spend hours sanding it back... incredibly disappointed in this well known brand..

Purchased in May 2021 at Mitre 10 for A$50.00.

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Andrew Winter

Andrew WinterSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

It went yellow and ruined the project!

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As in title. I applied the product, on the tin it states ‘non yellowing’ and it turned the item yellow. Simply a waste of money and time so back to Bunnings I go! To return the item

Purchased in April 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.

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MikeShaw

MikeShawSydney, NSW

  • 3 reviews

Very poor product. Shouldnt be on sale

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Bought from Bunnings. The satin one is super high gloss and doesn’t look satin at all. Sticks to the bottom of the tin super hard to fully mix. I’ve used on a white wash acacia table bad results. Used on pine stained wood better but way below what I expected. Has bits in that are hard to work out. Not impress won’t buy again or ever recommend.

Purchased in January 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$100.00.

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Sinar63

Sinar63Sydney Surrounds, NSW

  • 2 reviews
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Bubbling and lifting of first coat when applying 2nd coat ( after 2 days of drying between coats )

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Purchased in November 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.

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Bob

BobSouthern and Hills, SA

Should be taken off the market

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Even after much stirring this product is still has a thick glue consistency. While brushing it on it has "bits" in it that are hard to work out of the surface. Dries with a rough finish, almost like has sand in it. Cabots should be ashamed of selling this dud product, take it off the market. You have lost me as a customer forever.

Purchased in November 2021 at Home Hardware for A$157.00.

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Great product every time

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This product is great Gloss or Satin as long as you follow the instructions.
I have finished many projects with amazing results every time
Drys quickly with a clear hardwearing finish

Purchased in May 2021.

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Great for decoupage

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This is the most consistent water based varnish for Decoupage, I have some pieces still looking good after 25 years. Interestingly a couple of these, I have used black and white photocopies of my art, these have not discolored under about 30 coats of varnish. I leave it 24 hours between coat coats before sanding lightly and applying another coat. All paints and glue I use are water based.
I have also used other product on market for decoupage but found the results over time become cloudy and almost want to peel off the cut outs where it starts to deteriorate around edges
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Ian

IanPerth, WA

Problems in the tin

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Bought a 1 litre tin of satin water based from Bunnings. When I opened it it looked like a beige stringy jelly was floating on the top. I didn’t stir this in because I assumed it was semi set and I didn’t want to ruin the remainder. By the time I had removed the stringy jellified bits I was down 25%. Stirred the remainder but found the sediment at the bottom of the tin very stiff and hard to mix in. I’m going to take it back to Bunnings and swap for the very consistent oil based product which (apart from being purple!) does a good job.

Purchased in June 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$48.80.

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Questions & Answers

Yvonne E

Yvonne Easked

Cabothane Clear Water Based

Hello. I used a Cabothane stain, followed by 4 coats of Cabothane satin finish to refinish my old dining table. It looks absolutely amazing. What timeframe would you recommend for curing, prior to using the table again please? I’ve put in too much work to ruin it now

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Maya

Mayaasked

Cabothane Clear Oil Based

Is this product food safe, I wish to gloss some wooden bowls.
Thank you
Maya

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Cabot's
Leah P.Cabot's

Hi Maya,

The Cabothane Clear is not a food safe coating.
For something like bowls, we do not have a suitable coating in the Cabot's range.

You can take a look at the Orange Oil http://www.feastwatson.com.au/consumer/products/interior/product-details/1511
Or the Kitchen Timber Oil http://www.feastwatson.com.au/consumer/products/interior/product-details/1527
That is available in the Feast Watson range. These may be more suited for you.

If you would like to discuss this further, please give us a call on 1800 252 502. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST.

Thanks - Team Cabot's

Maya
Maya

Thank you

Dan

Danasked

Cabothane Clear Water Based

I applied 3 coats to a new table i built out of uncoated hardwood floorboards of the Cabothane Clear water based. I waited 24hours after the 3rd coat and the tables scratches easily! will it harden? how long will it take before i can use it?

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Cabot's
Leah P.Cabot's

Hi Dan,

You're best to give us a call on 1800 011 006. We will need to ask you a few extra questions and try and offer you a suitable solution.
Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST.

Thanks, Team Cabot's

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