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Matt H

Matt HSouth East Queensland, QLD

Darkest possible colour is poo brown

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Applied the Deck & Exterior Stain "ebony" colour to a picnic table. Product is very thin & goes on easily. But ebony which is supposed to be the darkest colour in the range (very dark brown-black in the brochure & Bunnings display) appeared poo brown after 1st coat. So I got Bunnings to make a new tin thinking they messed up the first time. No improvement to the colour after 2nd coat. Product was stirred thoroughly. Have had good results from other Cabots products but not this one.



Purchased in May 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$65.00.

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Bernice Childs

Bernice ChildsSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

I wish I'd read these reviews first

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Bought from Bunnings 3 days before I used it. Repainting the timber deck just covering usual wear and tear. After 4 days, still tacky. Can't do second coat. Not happy.

Purchased in March 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$90.00.



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Vivk P.

Vivk P.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

Poor product

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Almost transparent stain that requires numerous coats to hide blemishes in the wood. Poor absorption that leaves a rubbery coating on the surface that can be rubbed off easily. I doubt it will last long on my outdoor furniture.

Purchased in March 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$75.00.

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Mark G.

Mark G.Sydney Surrounds, NSW

Awful product, does not go over LOSP treated pine deck

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63sq mtr treated pine deck weather for a long time, deck clean prior to staining merbau with ebony. Took ages to dry, remained sticky for ages also looks dirty all the time.
Strange how cabots only replies to certain inquiries?

Purchased in January 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$360.00.

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Philip

PhilipSydney, NSW

Sudsy consistency when applied

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Am presently replacing decking boards with new treated pine boards. Staining boards prior to fixing in order to get a better result, if possible, with New Jarrah. Note that this new can of stain although looks alright in the tin is very sudsy in fhe aint tray and therefore going on the boards in a very bubbly manner. However after two coats it seems to be ok and colour quite normal. Could it be that the mini roller that I am using causes the sudsiness?
Also, after well and truly dried the stain has a very matt finish and gets dirty very quickly. Is it always recommended to top coat with Aquadeck in addition?

Cheers,
Philip.

Purchased in February 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$99.00.

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Terrible product

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So very unhappy with the end result of this product. It definitely is not a stain...we applied two coats and it just looks like our beautiful deck has been painted and every bit of grain has vanished. The paint took days to dry and was sticky underfoot. Our deck covers a large entertainment area and it is now impossible to keep clean....every footmark shows whether you're wearing shoes or barefoot the result is the same....feet marks wherever your feet have been. I wouldn't advise anyone to use this product.

Purchased in November 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$350.00.

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Reeney

ReeneyHobart, TAS

  • 2 reviews

Excellent product

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We used Cabots New Jarrah deck and exterior stain on our tired old treated pine deck and hand rails. All I can say is wow, was a bit hesitant to use it when I read some negative reviews, but all I can say is this product is fantastic. It has brought our horrible old deck back to life and looks absolutely amazing. It actually looks like all new Jarrah decking, so warm and vibrant. Can’t recommend this product enough and will be using it again on another deck we have. Really don’t understand the negative reviews as this product has worked beyond our ecxpectations.

Purchased in January 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$230.00.

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Disgusting Paint

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Brown paint would look the same as this so called "deck stain". After hours spent attempting to sand this "deck stain" off my deck, a painter I know, suggested I use paint stripper to get it off. I made a complaint to Cabot's and they were unresponsive.

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Shaun

ShaunCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC

Looks like paint and not a stain, not as shown on colour guide.

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Applied Deck & Exterior Stain to a pine floor Beach House Grey tinted to make Hunter Grey. Applied 2 coats assumed the colour would look similar to swatch giving a wood stained appearance.

Applied first coat painted appeared dry was a warm day second coat applied 2.5 h later left over night 8 + hours put furniture on instant black scuffs from a soft item.

This product has a paint appearance and and appears to have not stained the pine as we expected from a stain and it's why we went stain not paint.

Disappointed we will soon have to sand and re do the floors to get the desired effect as this product came on thick and heavy in colour even with a thin coat as per instructions with a deck applicator.

Purchased in October 2021 for A$100.00.

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kathy

kathyCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC

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My retaining wall

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I just nearly finished my retaining wall with cabot stain and varnish in a maple colour came up great used a 4litre,only problem was it had a white silicone on bottom of tin,used the paint stirred to mix it well but it does look awesome need more to finish have photos of the end result I'm happy

Purchased in July 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$145.00.

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kathy

It looks great went on smooth

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Jon TWSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 7 reviews

Applied then removed as we didn't like the finish.

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Purchased in October 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.

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happybob

happybobMid North Coast, NSW

  • 8 reviews
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Terrible product

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

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Richard J.

Richard J.Far North Queensland, QLD

Be mindful _ Cabot's deck & Exterior Paint is unstable when it comes into contact with household bleach.

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I believe the product, Deck & Exterior Paint Should come with a message warning consumers that the paint is unstable when it comes into contact with bleach. Whilst cleaning the handrails some bleach came into contact with the Cabot's painted deck. I now have a two-tone deck. I live in North Queensland and I have been cleaning mould from paint for many years and never encountered problems with paint breaking down when in contact with bleach. I am disappointed with the feedback and the general lack of resolution I received upon contacting the help desk.

Purchased in January 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.

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Looks like paint

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The stain more like paint. Waxy, acrylic, plastic feel. Sticky. My deck is weathered and treated pine. Ruined all the food looks of the wood grain and now looks terrible.

Swooper

SwooperGeelong

Front Fence Pride of the Neighbourhood.

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Used it on front fence and looks great .People even stopped and said what a great job and wanted to know what the colour was and brand of paint. Applied 2 coats front and back could not be happier with the result.Would recommend to use this so easy to clean up drys quickly. Exterior water base.Teak

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We here at Cabot's are glad to hear you've had a great experience using our Cabot's Stain and Varnish and we certainly appreciate your comments

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Stain? More like paint.

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Very unhappy with the results. Came up more like a paint rather than a stain. Had a vinyl like effect once dried. The sample colour and effect in Bunnings look nothing like what we got. So disappointed by the product. It has taken a few good weekends to strip and sand it all off. I wouldn't waste your money using this product, because you'll spend twice as much removing it to get back to square one, with how disappointing the results are.

Date PurchasedApr 2018

This product is not durable.

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Very unhappy with results on our $30,000 pine deck. Waited several weeks before applying Cabots deck clean followed by two coats of our chosen Decking and Exteriors Stain. Finish is like painted timber and durability is non-existent with it marking VERY easily. Even tried putting felt pads on our chair feet. Don't even think about wearing boots on it. Extremely unhappy with the end result. Trying to fix any marks is impossible as any additional coats makes it look more like paint and leaves it looking very patchy and not covering the marks. Our dream home is now an imbarisment.

Date PurchasedDec 2017
Glen

Glen

  • 2 reviews

All great by me!

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Used this product on fence about 6 monthly, for 6 years slightly watered down as didn't want heavy cover. All good....very happy with it & takes 1/2 hour just to freshen up...
Just bought aqua deck water based oil due to salesperson at mitre 10 but it is going straight back....changing to deck & exterior stain again...

Date PurchasedJan 2018
steve g

steve gWestern District, VIC

Staining treated pine deck.

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I too bought the water based Deck and Exterior Stain from Bunnings. Had the people mix the product to the Ironwood colour, got home applied it to the deck with the applicator and MY GOD it looks like mission brown. No wood grain visible it is a horrible mess. 10 litre tin cost over $230.00.

Date PurchasedDec 2017
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Beach House Grey? Ha!

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Date PurchasedNov 2017
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John C

John Casked

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Which Cabot’s paving paint is suitable for painting compressed concrete decking

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Cabot's
Leah P.Cabot's

Hi John,

Unfortunately we do not have a recommended coating system for compressed concrete decking.
I suggest to reach out to the manufacturer of the product and see their recommended coating system.

If you would like to discuss this further, or need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. 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

Dean H.

Dean H.asked

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hi what removes cabots natural deck stain from concrete, as I spiltbsome on a path

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Leah P.Cabot's

Hi Dean,

If left exposed to the weather, the Deck and Exterior Stain will eventually weather away.
However, you can scrub the area using warm soapy water with a stiff bristle broom and this should help lift it.

If you would like to discuss this further, or need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST.

Cheers - Team Cabot's

maree

mareeasked

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Applied first coat of water based stain to deck 18 hours ago and it is still sticky. Weather conditions are good - no rain. any ideas as to why it is still sticky?
Maree

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Leah P.Cabot's

Hi Maree,

Thanks for you question. While it is not normal for an exterior timber coating to remain tacky, this can happen.
This can happen for a number of reasons, however generally it will dry itself out within time.

Normally the weather does play a large factor for the coating to dry down and not retain tackiness.
While the coating conditions were good and there was no rain, experiencing high humidity can elongate these dry times due to the moisture content in the air.
Another reason could have been the timber itself still contained moisture - this will also elongate the dry times.

For both of these factors, the coating will dry out and the tackiness will go away when exposed to good weather. Which can generally take 7 days.

However, there are other reasons; for example the timber wasn't quite ready for a new coating and the stain is not able to penetrate the timber. Or, there could have been an existing coating that the new coating could not adhere to well.

If you think that the weather or high humidity has not contributed to the coating remaining tacky, please give us a call on 1800 001 006 so we can ask you a few further questions and try and find a solution for you.

Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST.

Cheers - Team Cabot's

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