CD50 Colourtones

Exterior timbers coated with clear CD50® will silver with age. Specially formulated Colourtones may be obtained to mix with clear CD50® to maintain the natural timber character and colour and retain the 'freshly-oiled look'. 

When selecting from the range of Colourtones allow for the timber colour to naturally lighten during the first three to eight months after application, as natural weathering and leaching occurs. Retention of colour is more durable on rusticated, or band sawn timbers, and may be maximised by including the Colourtone in all applications of CD50®. If Colourtoned CD50® has faded over time a simple recoat will restore the original look of the protected timber. 

These colours are a guide only - Testpots are available. It is best to try Testpots on the timber to be used, before making a colour decision, as the final colour varies on different timbers. 

Double strength colours can be used for greater intensity. Half strength colours can be used, but will have half the UV protection, and will therefore require more frequent maintenance.

Where UV exposure is extreme, e.g. coastal and fully exposed conditions, reapplication times may be reduced accordingly. Timber in extreme exposure will be under a great deal of stress and more frequent applications may be required to keep the timber in good condition.

Colour Panels

The following colour panels show the range of colours you can choose for CD50®: