Independent trial names CUTEK® Extreme CD50 the best wood deck finish.

In October 2014, US based, Professional Deck Builder Magazine completed an independent test of 22 different deck finishes on six different species of wood.  After two and a half years, CUTEK® Extreme CD50 has been listed as the first choice for wood deck finishes out of 28 popular US products.

Internationally known deck designer and builder, Kim Katwijk, conducted the trial and cited CUTEK® Extreme CD50 as best in its class due to its easy application, good colour retention, and moisture protection. Testing was conducted in Olympia, Washington where, during the rainy season, a deck can stay wet for weeks or even months.

After 9 months exposure, Katwijk named CUTEK® Extreme CD50 as one of the authors top picks in his initial findings The Great Stain Shoot-Out. It pinpointed deep penetration, no mould growth, no peels or flakers and easy application as reasons behind the ranking. In the next published findings – The Great Stain Shoot-Out: The Sequel – Katwijk highlights that even after 28 months in full exposure to the harsh elements, CUTEK® Extreme CD50 still repelled moisture with water continuing to bead on the surface of the wood. Further to this, CUTEK® received the highest mark across the three deck coating categories, marking it as Katwijk’s Top Choice:

There you have it, an independent, international timber deck finishes trial rates CUTEK® Extreme CD50 as the best choice to protect your timber and maintain a pleasing aesthetic.

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