Specialist Products

Specialist Products are designed to meet a specific need brought to us by those working with wood; architects, builders and homeowners often encounter issues or questions when working with wood and as wood solutionists, we are here to help.

 Our Specialist Products are available via special order only. Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss one of the products in our catalogue, or are in need of another wood solution. We would love to assist you with your wood needs however we can.

CUTEK® Eco

CUTEK® ECO is the sustainable choice for Green Star projects. Manufactured from approximately 60% recycled and bio-renewable materials, CUTEK® ECO is a high-performance, oil-based wood stabiliser with a unique self-healing effect. Penetrating deeply into timber, CUTEK® ECO highlights the natural grain and beauty of wood whilst providing robust and long-lasting protection in an eco-friendly way. CUTEK® ECO will not flake or peel and maintenance is fast and simple – no need to sand or strip.

CUTEK® ECO is made in Australia for Australian conditions. CUTEK® ECO diffuses throughout wood to control liquid and gas phase moisture, to minimise warping, cupping and splitting. By improving the dimensional stability of wood, CUTEK® ECO improves the service life of your timber and minimises the frequency of timber replacement and felling of trees.

CUTEK® ECO enhances the natural beauty, grain and texture of timber. Applied as a clear oil, CUTEK® ECO will allow timber to naturally silver over time. Mixing in one of 16 CUTEK® Colourtones will help to enhance and maintain the freshly oiled natural look of your timber or alter your timber colour to meet your design requirements.

Features of CUTEK® Eco

  • ECO FRIENDLY
    Manufactured from approximately 60% recycled and bio-renewable materials
  • SUSTAINABLE CHOICE
    Significantly extends the service life of timber, minimising frequency of timber replacement and felling of trees
  • MEETS GREEN STAR REQUIREMENTS
    Specially formulated with a VOC 75G/Litre (measured by EU Directive 2004/42/CE)
  • CUTEK® CARES
    This product plants trees in partnership with One Tree Planted
  • STABILISE YOUR WOOD
    Significantly reducing splitting, warping and cupping
  • SIMPLE AND EASY TO USE
    No technical experience necessary
  • MAINTENANCE IS FAST AND SIMPLE
    No need to sand or strip, just simply clean and recoat
  • NO FLAKING OR PEELING
    Instead, the coating is designed to fade with time
  • COST EFECTIVE
    Up to 2x the coverage rate of most wood coatings
  • YOUR TIMBER IS THE STAR
    Enhances the natural colour and grain of your timber
  • LONG-TERM, ACCUMULATIVE PROTECTION
    Stays active inside your timber to protect from the inside out

Typical Uses

All exterior wood applications except for those listed below:

  • Acetylated wood
  • Food preparation surfaces
  • Wood which comes into direct contact with the ground
  • Engineered bamboo products

CUTEK® ECO does not contain copper salts and does not impart a faint green hue on very light or white coloured timbers, making it suitable for commonly used light coloured timber species used internally where this may be an issue such as Hoop Pine, Hemlock, Tasmanian Oak and Victorian Ash (list not exhaustive).

CUTEK® ECO may be suitable for use on other engineered and composite wood products (exterior and interior). Please contact our technical support staff for further information regarding the suitability of CUTEK® ECO for your specific substrate.

CUTEK® ECO OFFERS SUPERIOR PENETRATION AND DIFFUSION WITH A SELF-HEALING EFFECT

CUTEK® wood oils work differently to traditional wood stain/wood oil/acrylic/urethane/natural oils/wood coating products in that CUTEK® oils protect your timber from the inside out. CUTEK® oils penetrate and diffuse deeply into the wood core upon application, protecting it from the damaging effects of liquid and gas phase moisture, significantly increasing the service life of your timber. It does this by remaining PERMANENTLY MOBILE inside the wood, migrating to any cut or perforation with a self-healing action.

Many opposition products claim to be a penetrating oil finish; however, they often contain a mixture of solvents, polymers and cross-linking natural oils (such as linseed and tung oils) that penetrate only a few millimetres before drying to form an encapsulating type varnish. Because these coatings do not have a self-healing effect, once this varnish is exposed to the weather, water can quickly enter the core of the timber especially if it has been cut or perforated with fasteners leading to a rapid loss of dimensional stability. Additionally, the use of some natural oils in wood coatings can contribute to the development of unsightly mould and fungal growth underneath subsequently applied coatings. This situation can be difficult and costly to fix.

 

NOTE: Coatings that are not permanently mobile inside the wood and do not exhibit the self-healing effect ARE NOT the same as CUTEK® no matter what is claimed. Our first priority is always to extend and maximise the service life of timber NOT to steer you into the ecosystem of our other products.

 

CUTEK® Oils

=
True penetration and migration with self healing

 

 

Competing Natural Oils / “Penetrating Oils”

=
Encapsulating coating

STEP 1 PREPARE

In order for CUTEK® ECO to function properly, it is essential that it diffuses deeply into the timber. Anything that might prevent this penetration/diffusion, such as an existing coating (not CUTEK® oil), retained moisture, or insufficient time between coats, must be avoided or corrected before applying CUTEK® ECO.

CUTEK® ECO must be applied to wood that is clean, non-greasy and dry (moisture content must be less than 17%). You must appropriately prepare your timber BEFORE applying CUTEK® Eco.

If you have… NEW TIMBER:

Your timber must be bare, clean and dry before applying CUTEK® ECO. If your timber presents with surface contaminants such as stains caused by water, iron or tannins, we recommend using CUTEK® Restore prior to application of CUTEK® ECO.

If you have… OLD, GREYED OR WEATHERED UNCOATED WOOD:

Old, dirty, stained or grey weathered timber should be prepared and restored by first applying CUTEK® Restore which will remove the grey and reinstate the original natural colour, grain and beauty of your wood prior to application of CUTEK® ECO.

If you have… WOOD PREVIOUSLY COATED WITH A NON-CUTEK® COATING:

CUTEK® ECO must be applied to bare, clean and dry wood. This allows the CUTEK® oil to freely penetrate/diffuse into your timber. New pre-coated wood (pre-coated with products other than CUTEK® oils) or wood previously coated with a film forming product such as stains, linseed oil, cross-linking vegetable oils, paint, polyurethane, water-based oils, etc. can inhibit this penetration/diffusion and must be removed first with CUTEK® Wood Stripper and CUTEK® Restore prior to the application of CUTEK® ECO. In some circumstances complete removal of previous coatings by machine sanding/abrasion can also be a suitable preparation method.

If you have… WOOD PREVIOUSLY COATED IN CUTEK® ECO OR OTHER CUTEK® TIMBER OILS:

Prepare for a maintenance recoat of CUTEK® Eco by using CUTEK® Quickclean to remove grease, grime and other dirt from your timber. If maintenance has been neglected for a long period of time and the timber has either greyed, become heavily stained by tannins or iron, or if there is an excessive build-up of CUTEK® Colourtone, use CUTEK® Restore to refresh your timber prior to recoating.

 

Important information before proceeding:

PRE-COATED TIMBER

A significant amount of new timber is now sold with a pre-treatment or pre-coating already applied. Particular attention needs to be paid to find out whether your timber has been pre-treated or pre-coated with a non-CUTEK® oil product PRIOR to applying CUTEK® ECO. An easy way to tell if your timber has been pre-coated with another product is to flick a few drops of water onto your timber. If the water sinks in, that means there is no barrier to stop CUTEK® ECO from penetration and you will be able to start coating with CUTEK® Eco right away. However, if the water beads on the surface of your wood this is a good indication that your timber has had a prior treatment/coating applied and you will need to adequately prepare your wood as per the instructions for “If you have… WOOD PREVIOUSLY COATED WITH A NON-CUTEK® COATING” above before you start coating with CUTEK® ECO. If you have any questions about this process, please contact one of our friendly technical advisers on 1300 1 CUTEK (1300 1 28835).

NOTE: This warning does not apply to any timber that has been pre-coated in CUTEK® branded products (except CUTEK® Interior).

Some manufacturers of pre-coating products falsely claim that any other product, including CUTEK® oils, may be applied over the top of their existing coating. These statements are inaccurate and misleading in relation to CUTEK® oil products. If you are unsure about the correct preparation method for your CUTEK® project, please contact one of our friendly staff who are more than willing to advise you correctly.

When using timber pre-coated in something other than CUTEK® oils, another important factor to note is that some coating types (particularly those based on cross-linking vegetable oils such as linseed, tung oils etc.) may actively promote mould and biological growth which can lead to unsightly discolouration appearing on your timber as it ages over time. It is very important that you remove all traces of these types of coating PRIOR to coating with CUTEK® ECO to avoid these biological stains (mould and fungi) appearing. Unlike vegetable oil-based products, CUTEK® oils do not act as an active promoter of biological growth.

USING LIGHT COLOURED TIMBERS

CUTEK® ECO does not contain copper salts and does not impart a faint green hue on very light or white coloured timbers, making it suitable for commonly used light coloured timber species used internally where this may be an issue such as Hoop Pine, Hemlock, Tasmanian Oak and Victorian Ash (list not exhaustive).

To determine if CUTEK® ECO or CUTEK® Euro is appropriate for your timber, or contact us for further advice.

 

CUTEK® Restore

Restore old, weathered or stained timber to look like new

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CUTEK® Quickclean

Clean your timber for a maintenance recoat

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CUTEK® Wood Stripper

Removes paint and surface coatings from timber.

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Step 2   Protect

Before you protect

Before you begin, note the hazards and precautions on this website and the can labelling, and ensure that you use the correct safety equipment as detailed in the Safety Data Sheet.

Weather

Once applied, CUTEK® ECO generally requires 2-3 days of dry conditions after coating to facilitate full penetration/diffusion and an even colour finish; check your weather forecast before coating.

Colourtone

Clear, un-tinted CUTEK® ECO will allow your wood to naturally lighten/silver/grey when exposed to sunlight while retaining its protection characteristics. Unless you want a clear finish that will naturally lighten/silver/grey off in a few months, it is important to mix in 1 CUTEK® Colourtone to this can of oil before use. Adding a CUTEK® Colourtone provides UV colour protection and slows the lightening/silvering process.

To choose which Colourtone suits your timber and project, visit our Colourtone page.

Note: CUTEK® ECO diffuses deeply into your timber and will continue to provide moisture protection and improve dimensional stability even if a CUTEK® Colourtone is not added and your wood becomes weathered and greyed.

Application

After preparing your timber, it will need to be completely dry prior to coating with CUTEK® ECO. It is very important that your timber is clean, non-greasy and dry with a moisture content of less than 17%. It is also very important that the surface of the wood is free from chemical residues and is not exposed to environmental contaminants such as dusts while CUTEK is drying.

Stir the CUTEK® ECO oil thoroughly (with the added CUTEK® Colourtone if desired) before and during use. Make sure you stir from the bottom of the can to ensure active ingredients are properly mixed throughout the oil.

Apply thin, even coats with a brush, paint pad or lambswool applicator. CUTEK®’s DeckBoss brush is a good option. CUTEK® ECO works best when applied as a THIN COAT – two or three thin coats on finished wood and hardwoods are much better than one or two thick coats. For best results, ONE coat of CUTEK® Eco should be applied to all faces of the wood prior to installing, with a SECOND coat applied to the top surface once the first coat has completely penetrated/diffused.

Drying time

Unlike traditional wood coatings, CUTEK® ECO needs to penetrate/diffuse deeply into your timber. After coating, CUTEK® ECO will slowly migrate into your wood to repel moisture, improve dimensional stability and lengthen the service life of your timber. This penetration/diffusion process varies in time for many reasons including differences in timber type (species, density, porosity, age of timber and residual moisture content) as well as environmental factors (temperature, humidity, weather).

Sometimes this drying process can take several days to complete. You will know when your timber is ready for a recoat of CUTEK® Eco when it is completely dry and non-greasy. Please note the second coat of CUTEK® ECO will take longer to migrate into your timber than the first coat.

Clean-up

Equipment (including brushes) may be cleaned with turps or soap and water. If not correctly cleaned or disposed of, oily rags and other oily materials may cause combustion fires. After use you MUST immediately spread out all oily material outside to dry, by flattening them out to their full size in an airy spot at temperatures above 4 degrees Celsius or wash them thoroughly with water and detergent and rinse. Remove all oil from all clothes, tools, rags and any other materials contacted during use or as a result of an accidental spill. Ensure wash water is disposed in accordance with local regulations.

Coverage
 New hardwoods dressed 10–20m2/litre
Old restored timber dressed 7–9m2/litre
New timber rough sawn 7–9m2/litre
Old restored timber rough sawn 4–7m2/litre
Shingles and shakes 2–5m2/litre

These figures represent typical averages for common decking and cladding timber species and are to be used as a guideline only.

Maintenance

With CUTEK® oils, maintenance is simple, fast, and cost effective. CUTEK® ECO will not crack, peel or split, and your wood can be easily rejuvenated or restored using our Prepare and Protect system – no need to sand or strip.

CUTEK® ECO should be reapplied when the wood is no longer beading water, or as frequently as necessary to retain the natural beauty and colour of the wood.

Due to the accumulative effect of CUTEK® ECO, generally each maintenance coat will use less oil than the previous coat. As the protective properties build up inside the timber, the time between when re-coats are required can extend.

Typically, horizontal exterior wood surfaces exposed to full weather such as pool decks and handrails will require re-coating more frequently (initially after 6 months, then annually), while other surfaces such as vertical rough-sawn cladding will need recoating less often.

  • Does CUTEK® ECO have the same properties as CUTEK® Extreme CD50?

    Like CUTEK® Extreme CD50, CUTEK® ECO penetrates deeply into the timber to minimise splitting, cupping, and warping. It also stays permanently mobile inside the timber to repel and displace moisture. With each additional coat of CUTEK® ECO, this protection increases.

  • Can CUTEK® ECO be tinted with a CUTEK® Colourtone?

    Yes, CUTEK® ECO can be tinted with a CUTEK® Colourtone and will offer a similar level of UV protection as with any of our other Colourtoned CUTEK® oils.

  • Does CUTEK® have an eco-friendly oil available?

    All CUTEK® oils are environmentally safe and friendly for all exterior timber projects. CUTEK® ECO is specially formulated for architectural projects where a Green Star rating is desired.

  • What is the difference between CUTEK® Extreme CD50 and CUTEK® ECO?

    CUTEK® Extreme CD50 is the core product we recommend for all exterior timber projects and is readily available in stores, however, CUTEK® ECO is has been developed for architectural projects where a Green Star rating is required.

  • Is CUTEK® ECO suitable for Green Star projects?

    Yes, CUTEK® ECO is suitable for Green Star projects. CUTEK® ECO is specially formulated with a VOC 75g/litre (measured by EU Directive 2004/42/CE) and manufactured from approximately 60% recycled and bio-renewable materials.

  • Using CUTEK® on Acetylated Timber

    Acetylated wood can be finished with CUTEK®, but due to the unique nature of the acetylation process, results may vary. To achieve the best outcome, we recommend using CUTEK® Eco or CUTEK® Euro rather than CUTEK® Extreme CD50 or CUTEK® Wood Preservative, as these copper-free formulations are less likely to react with any residual acid from the treatment process.

    Because the acetylation process can introduce chemical variations, we can’t guarantee specific results. To ensure CUTEK® Eco or CUTEK® Euro is the right fit for your timber, we strongly recommend testing it on a small, inconspicuous area before starting your project.

    If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!

 

 
  • Why CUTEK® Eco?

    Features of CUTEK® Eco

    • ECO FRIENDLY
      Manufactured from approximately 60% recycled and bio-renewable materials
    • SUSTAINABLE CHOICE
      Significantly extends the service life of timber, minimising frequency of timber replacement and felling of trees
    • MEETS GREEN STAR REQUIREMENTS
      Specially formulated with a VOC 75G/Litre (measured by EU Directive 2004/42/CE)
    • CUTEK® CARES
      This product plants trees in partnership with One Tree Planted
    • STABILISE YOUR WOOD
      Significantly reducing splitting, warping and cupping
    • SIMPLE AND EASY TO USE
      No technical experience necessary
    • MAINTENANCE IS FAST AND SIMPLE
      No need to sand or strip, just simply clean and recoat
    • NO FLAKING OR PEELING
      Instead, the coating is designed to fade with time
    • COST EFECTIVE
      Up to 2x the coverage rate of most wood coatings
    • YOUR TIMBER IS THE STAR
      Enhances the natural colour and grain of your timber
    • LONG-TERM, ACCUMULATIVE PROTECTION
      Stays active inside your timber to protect from the inside out

    Typical Uses

    All exterior wood applications except for those listed below:

    • Acetylated wood
    • Food preparation surfaces
    • Wood which comes into direct contact with the ground
    • Engineered bamboo products

    CUTEK® ECO does not contain copper salts and does not impart a faint green hue on very light or white coloured timbers, making it suitable for commonly used light coloured timber species used internally where this may be an issue such as Hoop Pine, Hemlock, Tasmanian Oak and Victorian Ash (list not exhaustive).

    CUTEK® ECO may be suitable for use on other engineered and composite wood products (exterior and interior). Please contact our technical support staff for further information regarding the suitability of CUTEK® ECO for your specific substrate.

    CUTEK® ECO OFFERS SUPERIOR PENETRATION AND DIFFUSION WITH A SELF-HEALING EFFECT

    CUTEK® wood oils work differently to traditional wood stain/wood oil/acrylic/urethane/natural oils/wood coating products in that CUTEK® oils protect your timber from the inside out. CUTEK® oils penetrate and diffuse deeply into the wood core upon application, protecting it from the damaging effects of liquid and gas phase moisture, significantly increasing the service life of your timber. It does this by remaining PERMANENTLY MOBILE inside the wood, migrating to any cut or perforation with a self-healing action.

    Many opposition products claim to be a penetrating oil finish; however, they often contain a mixture of solvents, polymers and cross-linking natural oils (such as linseed and tung oils) that penetrate only a few millimetres before drying to form an encapsulating type varnish. Because these coatings do not have a self-healing effect, once this varnish is exposed to the weather, water can quickly enter the core of the timber especially if it has been cut or perforated with fasteners leading to a rapid loss of dimensional stability. Additionally, the use of some natural oils in wood coatings can contribute to the development of unsightly mould and fungal growth underneath subsequently applied coatings. This situation can be difficult and costly to fix.

     

    NOTE: Coatings that are not permanently mobile inside the wood and do not exhibit the self-healing effect ARE NOT the same as CUTEK® no matter what is claimed. Our first priority is always to extend and maximise the service life of timber NOT to steer you into the ecosystem of our other products.

     

    CUTEK® Oils

    =
    True penetration and migration with self healing

     

     

    Competing Natural Oils / “Penetrating Oils”

    =
    Encapsulating coating
  • Preparation

    STEP 1 PREPARE

    In order for CUTEK® ECO to function properly, it is essential that it diffuses deeply into the timber. Anything that might prevent this penetration/diffusion, such as an existing coating (not CUTEK® oil), retained moisture, or insufficient time between coats, must be avoided or corrected before applying CUTEK® ECO.

    CUTEK® ECO must be applied to wood that is clean, non-greasy and dry (moisture content must be less than 17%). You must appropriately prepare your timber BEFORE applying CUTEK® Eco.

    If you have… NEW TIMBER:

    Your timber must be bare, clean and dry before applying CUTEK® ECO. If your timber presents with surface contaminants such as stains caused by water, iron or tannins, we recommend using CUTEK® Restore prior to application of CUTEK® ECO.

    If you have… OLD, GREYED OR WEATHERED UNCOATED WOOD:

    Old, dirty, stained or grey weathered timber should be prepared and restored by first applying CUTEK® Restore which will remove the grey and reinstate the original natural colour, grain and beauty of your wood prior to application of CUTEK® ECO.

    If you have… WOOD PREVIOUSLY COATED WITH A NON-CUTEK® COATING:

    CUTEK® ECO must be applied to bare, clean and dry wood. This allows the CUTEK® oil to freely penetrate/diffuse into your timber. New pre-coated wood (pre-coated with products other than CUTEK® oils) or wood previously coated with a film forming product such as stains, linseed oil, cross-linking vegetable oils, paint, polyurethane, water-based oils, etc. can inhibit this penetration/diffusion and must be removed first with CUTEK® Wood Stripper and CUTEK® Restore prior to the application of CUTEK® ECO. In some circumstances complete removal of previous coatings by machine sanding/abrasion can also be a suitable preparation method.

    If you have… WOOD PREVIOUSLY COATED IN CUTEK® ECO OR OTHER CUTEK® TIMBER OILS:

    Prepare for a maintenance recoat of CUTEK® Eco by using CUTEK® Quickclean to remove grease, grime and other dirt from your timber. If maintenance has been neglected for a long period of time and the timber has either greyed, become heavily stained by tannins or iron, or if there is an excessive build-up of CUTEK® Colourtone, use CUTEK® Restore to refresh your timber prior to recoating.

     

    Important information before proceeding:

    PRE-COATED TIMBER

    A significant amount of new timber is now sold with a pre-treatment or pre-coating already applied. Particular attention needs to be paid to find out whether your timber has been pre-treated or pre-coated with a non-CUTEK® oil product PRIOR to applying CUTEK® ECO. An easy way to tell if your timber has been pre-coated with another product is to flick a few drops of water onto your timber. If the water sinks in, that means there is no barrier to stop CUTEK® ECO from penetration and you will be able to start coating with CUTEK® Eco right away. However, if the water beads on the surface of your wood this is a good indication that your timber has had a prior treatment/coating applied and you will need to adequately prepare your wood as per the instructions for “If you have… WOOD PREVIOUSLY COATED WITH A NON-CUTEK® COATING” above before you start coating with CUTEK® ECO. If you have any questions about this process, please contact one of our friendly technical advisers on 1300 1 CUTEK (1300 1 28835).

    NOTE: This warning does not apply to any timber that has been pre-coated in CUTEK® branded products (except CUTEK® Interior).

    Some manufacturers of pre-coating products falsely claim that any other product, including CUTEK® oils, may be applied over the top of their existing coating. These statements are inaccurate and misleading in relation to CUTEK® oil products. If you are unsure about the correct preparation method for your CUTEK® project, please contact one of our friendly staff who are more than willing to advise you correctly.

    When using timber pre-coated in something other than CUTEK® oils, another important factor to note is that some coating types (particularly those based on cross-linking vegetable oils such as linseed, tung oils etc.) may actively promote mould and biological growth which can lead to unsightly discolouration appearing on your timber as it ages over time. It is very important that you remove all traces of these types of coating PRIOR to coating with CUTEK® ECO to avoid these biological stains (mould and fungi) appearing. Unlike vegetable oil-based products, CUTEK® oils do not act as an active promoter of biological growth.

    USING LIGHT COLOURED TIMBERS

    CUTEK® ECO does not contain copper salts and does not impart a faint green hue on very light or white coloured timbers, making it suitable for commonly used light coloured timber species used internally where this may be an issue such as Hoop Pine, Hemlock, Tasmanian Oak and Victorian Ash (list not exhaustive).

    To determine if CUTEK® ECO or CUTEK® Euro is appropriate for your timber, or contact us for further advice.

     

    CUTEK® Restore

    Restore old, weathered or stained timber to look like new

    View productFind A Stockist

    CUTEK® Quickclean

    Clean your timber for a maintenance recoat

    View productFind A Stockist

    CUTEK® Wood Stripper

    Removes paint and surface coatings from timber.

    View productFind A Stockist
  • How To Apply

    Step 2   Protect

    Before you protect

    Before you begin, note the hazards and precautions on this website and the can labelling, and ensure that you use the correct safety equipment as detailed in the Safety Data Sheet.

    Weather

    Once applied, CUTEK® ECO generally requires 2-3 days of dry conditions after coating to facilitate full penetration/diffusion and an even colour finish; check your weather forecast before coating.

    Colourtone

    Clear, un-tinted CUTEK® ECO will allow your wood to naturally lighten/silver/grey when exposed to sunlight while retaining its protection characteristics. Unless you want a clear finish that will naturally lighten/silver/grey off in a few months, it is important to mix in 1 CUTEK® Colourtone to this can of oil before use. Adding a CUTEK® Colourtone provides UV colour protection and slows the lightening/silvering process.

    To choose which Colourtone suits your timber and project, visit our Colourtone page.

    Note: CUTEK® ECO diffuses deeply into your timber and will continue to provide moisture protection and improve dimensional stability even if a CUTEK® Colourtone is not added and your wood becomes weathered and greyed.

    Application

    After preparing your timber, it will need to be completely dry prior to coating with CUTEK® ECO. It is very important that your timber is clean, non-greasy and dry with a moisture content of less than 17%. It is also very important that the surface of the wood is free from chemical residues and is not exposed to environmental contaminants such as dusts while CUTEK is drying.

    Stir the CUTEK® ECO oil thoroughly (with the added CUTEK® Colourtone if desired) before and during use. Make sure you stir from the bottom of the can to ensure active ingredients are properly mixed throughout the oil.

    Apply thin, even coats with a brush, paint pad or lambswool applicator. CUTEK®’s DeckBoss brush is a good option. CUTEK® ECO works best when applied as a THIN COAT – two or three thin coats on finished wood and hardwoods are much better than one or two thick coats. For best results, ONE coat of CUTEK® Eco should be applied to all faces of the wood prior to installing, with a SECOND coat applied to the top surface once the first coat has completely penetrated/diffused.

    Drying time

    Unlike traditional wood coatings, CUTEK® ECO needs to penetrate/diffuse deeply into your timber. After coating, CUTEK® ECO will slowly migrate into your wood to repel moisture, improve dimensional stability and lengthen the service life of your timber. This penetration/diffusion process varies in time for many reasons including differences in timber type (species, density, porosity, age of timber and residual moisture content) as well as environmental factors (temperature, humidity, weather).

    Sometimes this drying process can take several days to complete. You will know when your timber is ready for a recoat of CUTEK® Eco when it is completely dry and non-greasy. Please note the second coat of CUTEK® ECO will take longer to migrate into your timber than the first coat.

    Clean-up

    Equipment (including brushes) may be cleaned with turps or soap and water. If not correctly cleaned or disposed of, oily rags and other oily materials may cause combustion fires. After use you MUST immediately spread out all oily material outside to dry, by flattening them out to their full size in an airy spot at temperatures above 4 degrees Celsius or wash them thoroughly with water and detergent and rinse. Remove all oil from all clothes, tools, rags and any other materials contacted during use or as a result of an accidental spill. Ensure wash water is disposed in accordance with local regulations.

    Coverage
     New hardwoods dressed 10–20m2/litre
    Old restored timber dressed 7–9m2/litre
    New timber rough sawn 7–9m2/litre
    Old restored timber rough sawn 4–7m2/litre
    Shingles and shakes 2–5m2/litre

    These figures represent typical averages for common decking and cladding timber species and are to be used as a guideline only.

  • Maintenance

    Maintenance

    With CUTEK® oils, maintenance is simple, fast, and cost effective. CUTEK® ECO will not crack, peel or split, and your wood can be easily rejuvenated or restored using our Prepare and Protect system – no need to sand or strip.

    CUTEK® ECO should be reapplied when the wood is no longer beading water, or as frequently as necessary to retain the natural beauty and colour of the wood.

    Due to the accumulative effect of CUTEK® ECO, generally each maintenance coat will use less oil than the previous coat. As the protective properties build up inside the timber, the time between when re-coats are required can extend.

    Typically, horizontal exterior wood surfaces exposed to full weather such as pool decks and handrails will require re-coating more frequently (initially after 6 months, then annually), while other surfaces such as vertical rough-sawn cladding will need recoating less often.

  • FAQs
    • Does CUTEK® ECO have the same properties as CUTEK® Extreme CD50?

      Like CUTEK® Extreme CD50, CUTEK® ECO penetrates deeply into the timber to minimise splitting, cupping, and warping. It also stays permanently mobile inside the timber to repel and displace moisture. With each additional coat of CUTEK® ECO, this protection increases.

    • Can CUTEK® ECO be tinted with a CUTEK® Colourtone?

      Yes, CUTEK® ECO can be tinted with a CUTEK® Colourtone and will offer a similar level of UV protection as with any of our other Colourtoned CUTEK® oils.

    • Does CUTEK® have an eco-friendly oil available?

      All CUTEK® oils are environmentally safe and friendly for all exterior timber projects. CUTEK® ECO is specially formulated for architectural projects where a Green Star rating is desired.

    • What is the difference between CUTEK® Extreme CD50 and CUTEK® ECO?

      CUTEK® Extreme CD50 is the core product we recommend for all exterior timber projects and is readily available in stores, however, CUTEK® ECO is has been developed for architectural projects where a Green Star rating is required.

    • Is CUTEK® ECO suitable for Green Star projects?

      Yes, CUTEK® ECO is suitable for Green Star projects. CUTEK® ECO is specially formulated with a VOC 75g/litre (measured by EU Directive 2004/42/CE) and manufactured from approximately 60% recycled and bio-renewable materials.

    • Using CUTEK® on Acetylated Timber

      Acetylated wood can be finished with CUTEK®, but due to the unique nature of the acetylation process, results may vary. To achieve the best outcome, we recommend using CUTEK® Eco or CUTEK® Euro rather than CUTEK® Extreme CD50 or CUTEK® Wood Preservative, as these copper-free formulations are less likely to react with any residual acid from the treatment process.

      Because the acetylation process can introduce chemical variations, we can’t guarantee specific results. To ensure CUTEK® Eco or CUTEK® Euro is the right fit for your timber, we strongly recommend testing it on a small, inconspicuous area before starting your project.

      If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!

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CUTEK® Colourtones

CUTEK® Colourtones enhance and maintain the natural colour of timber or alter the colour to meet design requirements. CUTEK® offers a range of ready-made colourtones which provide UV protection to timber as part of the standard product range. However, if an alternative colour is required, please get in touch to discuss a tailored colour option for your project.

Formally part of our standard range, now available by special order. More tailored and bespoke colourtone options are available.

Single Strength
Double Strength

Light Oak

Single Strength
Double Strength

Cedartone

Single Strength
Double Strength

Burnt Ash

Single Strength
Double Strength

Smokey Grey

One CUTEK® colourtone size can be used in all pack sizes as follows:

  • 1 x 180 ml CUTEK® Colourtone pot is required for a 5 litre can of CUTEK® oil.
  • 2 x 180 ml CUTEK® Colourtone pots per 10 litre can of CUTEK® oil.
  • 4 x 180 ml CUTEK® Colourtone pots per 20 litre can of CUTEK® oil

Stir and mix the CUTEK® Colourtone well before adding into the clear oil. Continue to stir well with a flat stirrer, lifting from the bottom, for about 2 minutes before use and give a quick stir about every 15 minutes during use to ensure even results.

For best results, one coat of clear CUTEK® oil should be applied to all faces of the wood prior to installing, with a second and third coat of colourtoned CUTEK® oil applied to the top surface once the first coat is completely dry. Two or three thin coats on finished wood and hardwoods are better than one or two thick coats. CUTEK® oils will take longer to absorb/penetrate into dense hardwoods so thin coats are best so as to avoid delayed drying of the oil.

NOTE: 1L CUTEK® Colourtones are available by special order. Our standard 180ml CUTEK® Colourtone is not suitable for a 1 litre can of CUTEK® oil.

Colourtoned CUTEK® oil will lighten/fade faster in full weather exposed areas whereas wood in protected areas will retain colour with minimal maintenance over time.

CUTEK® is designed to gradually fade over time rather than peel, split or crack.  Rejuvenation of faded timbers coated with CUTEK® oils is a simple, fast and cost-effective process.

Clear or Colourtoned CUTEK® oil should be reapplied as frequently as necessary to retain the natural beauty and colour of the wood. Assessment of this is subjective and it is important to realise that colour durability varies widely according to many factors including the age and porosity of the wood, species, situation, exposure to the weather and how rough the wood surface is.

Typically, horizontal exterior wood surfaces exposed to full weather such as pool decks and handrails will require re-coating more frequently (initially after 6 months, then annually), while other surfaces such as vertical rough-sawn cladding will need recoating less often.

  • Special Order Colourtones

    Formally part of our standard range, now available by special order. More tailored and bespoke colourtone options are available.

    Single Strength
    Double Strength

    Light Oak

    Single Strength
    Double Strength

    Cedartone

    Single Strength
    Double Strength

    Burnt Ash

    Single Strength
    Double Strength

    Smokey Grey

  • Application

    One CUTEK® colourtone size can be used in all pack sizes as follows:

    • 1 x 180 ml CUTEK® Colourtone pot is required for a 5 litre can of CUTEK® oil.
    • 2 x 180 ml CUTEK® Colourtone pots per 10 litre can of CUTEK® oil.
    • 4 x 180 ml CUTEK® Colourtone pots per 20 litre can of CUTEK® oil

    Stir and mix the CUTEK® Colourtone well before adding into the clear oil. Continue to stir well with a flat stirrer, lifting from the bottom, for about 2 minutes before use and give a quick stir about every 15 minutes during use to ensure even results.

    For best results, one coat of clear CUTEK® oil should be applied to all faces of the wood prior to installing, with a second and third coat of colourtoned CUTEK® oil applied to the top surface once the first coat is completely dry. Two or three thin coats on finished wood and hardwoods are better than one or two thick coats. CUTEK® oils will take longer to absorb/penetrate into dense hardwoods so thin coats are best so as to avoid delayed drying of the oil.

    NOTE: 1L CUTEK® Colourtones are available by special order. Our standard 180ml CUTEK® Colourtone is not suitable for a 1 litre can of CUTEK® oil.

  • Maintenance

    Colourtoned CUTEK® oil will lighten/fade faster in full weather exposed areas whereas wood in protected areas will retain colour with minimal maintenance over time.

    CUTEK® is designed to gradually fade over time rather than peel, split or crack.  Rejuvenation of faded timbers coated with CUTEK® oils is a simple, fast and cost-effective process.

    Clear or Colourtoned CUTEK® oil should be reapplied as frequently as necessary to retain the natural beauty and colour of the wood. Assessment of this is subjective and it is important to realise that colour durability varies widely according to many factors including the age and porosity of the wood, species, situation, exposure to the weather and how rough the wood surface is.

    Typically, horizontal exterior wood surfaces exposed to full weather such as pool decks and handrails will require re-coating more frequently (initially after 6 months, then annually), while other surfaces such as vertical rough-sawn cladding will need recoating less often.

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CUTEK Interior

The ultra-matt polyurethane finish resists polishing effect and keeps the natural look of uncoated timber. It is an environmentally friendly, low odour and low VOC formulation that uses advanced recycling technologies. Whilst primarily for interior use, it can also be coated on exterior surfaces completely protected from UV and rain.

  • Keep the natural look – almost invisible protection that keeps the look and feel of uncoated timber
  • Safe and User Friendly – Low VOC and low odour
  • Easy to Use – professional finish for beginners
  • Long-term Protection – highly durable polyurethane coating.

FEATURES OF CUTEK® INTERIOR

  • ULTRA-MATT FINISH
    Resists polishing effect
  • KEEP THE NATURAL LOOK
    Almost invisible protective coating that keeps the look of uncoated timber
  • ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE FORMULATION
    Water-based formulation that uses advanced recycled materials
  • SAFE AND USER FRENDLY
    Low VOC and low odour
  • LONG-TERM PROTECTION
    Highly durable polyurethane coating
  • FAST DRYING
    Short time between coats
  • EASY TO USE
    Professional finish for beginners.

TYPICAL USES

All interior wood surfaces including:

  • Windows
  • Doors
  • Ceilings
  • Joinery
  • Cladding
  • Walls
  • Furniture
  • Panelling etc.

Disclaimer: CUTEK Interior is not recommended for flooring or food preparation services

Step 1 🢒 Prepare

It is important that CUTEK® Interior be applied to a clean, dry and smoothly sanded wood surface. You must appropriately prepare your timber BEFORE applying CUTEK® Interior.

If you have… BARE TIMBER

Lightly sand your surface smooth using 180 grit sandpaper. Be careful to only sand in the direction of the grain and ensure you remove all traces of sanding dust after sanding. Clean the surface with mineral turpentine to remove stains, dirt, wax, grease and oil from the substrate. Determine suitability of purpose by testing CUTEK® Interior in an inconspicuous area to check for extractive staining and acceptable gloss level prior to coating the entire surface.

If you have… PREVIOUSLY COATED TIMBER

CUTEK® Interior MAY be applied on top of some previous coatings by using the following instructions. Lightly sand the surface using 180 grit sandpaper. Ensure that you remove all traces of sanding and coating residue after sanding. Test adhesion to the previous coating, by applying one coat of CUTEK® Interior to a small area and allow to dry for 4 hours. Press sticky tape firmly to the dried surface and pull off quickly. If any of the CUTEK® Interior coating comes off, sand back further until CUTEK® Interior adheres to the previous coated surface without coming off.

NOTE: CUTEK® Interior is a clear matt finish and any stains, visible scratches, imperfections, severe wear or surface contaminants left by previous coatings will be visible if not removed prior to application. Polish and/or wax finishes must be completely removed with a suitable polish remover as sanding will not provide appropriate adhesion for CUTEK® Interior.

Important information before proceeding

CUTEK® Interior may react with soluble extractives from high extractive timbers (such as Vitex) that can present as a discolouration in the dried coating. It is vital that the end user determine the suitability of CUTEK® Interior for their own purpose by testing a sample area first.

CUTEK® Interior is not compatible and should not be used in conjunction with CUTEK® Extreme CD50 and CUTEK® Wood Preservative.

CUTEK® Interior is not recommended for use on timber flooring or food preparation surfaces.

STEP 2 > PROTECT

Safety And Precautions

Before you begin to Protect your timber, note the hazards and precautions on this label and ensure that you have obtained and know how to use the correct safety equipment. CUTEK® Interior is a hazardous chemical. It is important to refer to the health and safety considerations listed in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) PRIOR to commencement of your project. When using CUTEK® Interior all adjacent surfaces and vegetation must be adequately protected.

Application:

Before and during use, ensure that CUTEK® Interior is stirred thoroughly, making sure you stir from the bottom of the can. CUTEK® Interior must be applied to a clean and dry surface.

Apply CUTEK® Interior to all visible faces of the wood with a paint pad, brush or roller ensuring that the coat is even and without pooling. If applying with a brush or paint pad, ensure you brush in the direction of the grain. Allow to dry for a minimum of 2 hours.

TIP: Sanding between coats may not be required as long as the time between coats is less than 16 hours. If the time between coats is greater than 16 hours, lightly sand using 180 grit sand paper.

After sanding, wipe the surface clean before the subsequent coat. Apply the subsequent coat evenly and without pooling. For best results, a third coat should be applied.

NOTE: While surface may feel completely dry after several hours, full cure may take up to 7 days. Protect coated surfaces until full cure is achieved.

Clean-Up:

Equipment may be cleaned with water. Ensure wash water is disposed in accordance with local regulations.

MAINTENANCE

Prior to application of a maintenance coat, ensure all surfaces are sanded back with 180 grit sandpaper to an even appearance. Apply additional coats of CUTEK® Interior to achieve your desired effect.

  • Why CUTEK® Interior

    FEATURES OF CUTEK® INTERIOR

    • ULTRA-MATT FINISH
      Resists polishing effect
    • KEEP THE NATURAL LOOK
      Almost invisible protective coating that keeps the look of uncoated timber
    • ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE FORMULATION
      Water-based formulation that uses advanced recycled materials
    • SAFE AND USER FRENDLY
      Low VOC and low odour
    • LONG-TERM PROTECTION
      Highly durable polyurethane coating
    • FAST DRYING
      Short time between coats
    • EASY TO USE
      Professional finish for beginners.

    TYPICAL USES

    All interior wood surfaces including:

    • Windows
    • Doors
    • Ceilings
    • Joinery
    • Cladding
    • Walls
    • Furniture
    • Panelling etc.

    Disclaimer: CUTEK Interior is not recommended for flooring or food preparation services
  • Surface Prep

    Step 1 🢒 Prepare

    It is important that CUTEK® Interior be applied to a clean, dry and smoothly sanded wood surface. You must appropriately prepare your timber BEFORE applying CUTEK® Interior.

    If you have… BARE TIMBER

    Lightly sand your surface smooth using 180 grit sandpaper. Be careful to only sand in the direction of the grain and ensure you remove all traces of sanding dust after sanding. Clean the surface with mineral turpentine to remove stains, dirt, wax, grease and oil from the substrate. Determine suitability of purpose by testing CUTEK® Interior in an inconspicuous area to check for extractive staining and acceptable gloss level prior to coating the entire surface.

    If you have… PREVIOUSLY COATED TIMBER

    CUTEK® Interior MAY be applied on top of some previous coatings by using the following instructions. Lightly sand the surface using 180 grit sandpaper. Ensure that you remove all traces of sanding and coating residue after sanding. Test adhesion to the previous coating, by applying one coat of CUTEK® Interior to a small area and allow to dry for 4 hours. Press sticky tape firmly to the dried surface and pull off quickly. If any of the CUTEK® Interior coating comes off, sand back further until CUTEK® Interior adheres to the previous coated surface without coming off.

    NOTE: CUTEK® Interior is a clear matt finish and any stains, visible scratches, imperfections, severe wear or surface contaminants left by previous coatings will be visible if not removed prior to application. Polish and/or wax finishes must be completely removed with a suitable polish remover as sanding will not provide appropriate adhesion for CUTEK® Interior.

    Important information before proceeding

    CUTEK® Interior may react with soluble extractives from high extractive timbers (such as Vitex) that can present as a discolouration in the dried coating. It is vital that the end user determine the suitability of CUTEK® Interior for their own purpose by testing a sample area first.

    CUTEK® Interior is not compatible and should not be used in conjunction with CUTEK® Extreme CD50 and CUTEK® Wood Preservative.

    CUTEK® Interior is not recommended for use on timber flooring or food preparation surfaces.

  • How to Apply

    STEP 2 > PROTECT

    Safety And Precautions

    Before you begin to Protect your timber, note the hazards and precautions on this label and ensure that you have obtained and know how to use the correct safety equipment. CUTEK® Interior is a hazardous chemical. It is important to refer to the health and safety considerations listed in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) PRIOR to commencement of your project. When using CUTEK® Interior all adjacent surfaces and vegetation must be adequately protected.

    Application:

    Before and during use, ensure that CUTEK® Interior is stirred thoroughly, making sure you stir from the bottom of the can. CUTEK® Interior must be applied to a clean and dry surface.

    Apply CUTEK® Interior to all visible faces of the wood with a paint pad, brush or roller ensuring that the coat is even and without pooling. If applying with a brush or paint pad, ensure you brush in the direction of the grain. Allow to dry for a minimum of 2 hours.

    TIP: Sanding between coats may not be required as long as the time between coats is less than 16 hours. If the time between coats is greater than 16 hours, lightly sand using 180 grit sand paper.

    After sanding, wipe the surface clean before the subsequent coat. Apply the subsequent coat evenly and without pooling. For best results, a third coat should be applied.

    NOTE: While surface may feel completely dry after several hours, full cure may take up to 7 days. Protect coated surfaces until full cure is achieved.

    Clean-Up:

    Equipment may be cleaned with water. Ensure wash water is disposed in accordance with local regulations.

  • Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE

    Prior to application of a maintenance coat, ensure all surfaces are sanded back with 180 grit sandpaper to an even appearance. Apply additional coats of CUTEK® Interior to achieve your desired effect.

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CUTEK® Wiping Stain

A complementary product to CUTEK® Interior, CUTEK® Wiping Stain is designed to bring colour to wood surfaces where CUTEK® Interior is the desired finish and must be coated over with CUTEK® Interior once fully cured.

  • Designed for indoor use but can be coated on exterior surfaces which are completely protected from UV and rain
  • Suitable for wooden doors, cladding and panelling, ceilings, beams, interior window joinery and furniture

CUTEK® Anti-Slip

CUTEK ® Anti-Slip is a high-performance anti-slip coating that can achieve a P4 slip rating with one coat. This product is compatible with all CUTEK® oils and is simple and easy to use.

  • Dries clear – provides a clear, film-forming anti-slip option which allows timber below to silver (if timber is protected with clear CUTEK® oils) or assists in CUTEK® Colourtones holding fast
  • Easy to use – achieve a P4 slip rating with one coat
  • Compatible with the CUTEK® range – apply over CUTEK® oil coated timber
  • Suitable for use on most timber species – not suitable for acetylated wood

CUTEK® Fastdry

CUTEK ® Fastdry is a faster drying product compared to the standard CUTEK® oil range. Intended for use on timber projects where a very fast turnaround is required, a maintenance coat of standard CUTEK® oil should be applied as soon as possible to ensure powerful protection long-term.

  • Dries fast – for projects where the completion for commercial projects has a very fast turnaround
  • CUTEK® Fastdry clear oil will allow the timber to naturally lighten/silver with exposure to sunlight and UV
  • Suitable for most applications – use on weatherboards, shingles, doors, plywood, log buildings, beams, outdoor furniture, decks, fascia boards, shutters, garage doors, joinery, spa pools, fences, posts, engineered products and in biologically challenging environments
  • Suitable for use on most timber species – not suitable for acetylated wood

We care about your project, no matter how big or small

If your project uses timber, we want to be a part of it.

Do you need a more tailored solution? Get in touch with our CUTEK® Chemist today to find the best wood solution for your project.