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 a high-performance, oil-based wood stabiliser, designed to meet low-VOC requirements of Green Star architectural projects and is suitable for light and dark timbers. Manufactured from approximately 60% recycled and bio-renewable materials, CUTEK® ECO is applied as a clear oil, is copper-free and will not impart a faint green hue on very light or white coloured timbers.
Eco friendly – Manufactured from approximately 60% recycled and bio-renewable materials
Sustainable choice – Significantly increases service life, minimising frequency of timber replacement and felling of trees
Meets Green Star requirements – Specially formulated with a VOC 75g/Litre, as measured by EU Directive 2004/42/CE
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
After use, CUTEK® Colourtones generally do not require storing because they are a one-use product. If the Colourtone can contents have solidified, do not use the Colourtone. Instead, dispose of the can and contents according to local regulations.
As a clear oil, UV rays pass through CUTEK® Extreme CD50 to the timber, resulting in a silver patina after sun exposure. Adding a CUTEK® Colourtone reflects and deflects the sun’s UV rays off the timber.
The colour and grain of timber can vary significantly. Wood coated with clear and/or Colourtoned CUTEK® timber oil can fade and weather at different rates when exposed to the weather.
CUTEK® is unable to offer any specific performance warranties in relation to colour retention for CUTEK® products because of many variables related to the weathering process including but not limited to: the age and porosity of the wood, species, situation, design and structure, aspect, differing exposure to the weather, method of application and adequacy of preparation.
Specially formulated Colourtones are available to mix with clear CUTEK® oils. This will help keep a freshly oiled look for longer while delaying silvering and maintaining the natural character of the wood.
To maintain the timber’s natural colour for longer, choose a CUTEK® Colourtone similar to the natural colour of the timber. Suggested CUTEK® Colourtones that match the natural hue of your timber can be found on our Colourtone page. Colourtones can also help alter your timber colour if required (e.g. make your timber look lighter or darker than its natural state).
When selecting from the range of colourtones allow for the wood colour to naturally lighten during the first three to eight months after application, as natural weathering and leaching occurs.
Order a free on our website or from you nearest reseller to make sure CUTEK® is right for your project.
New wood is milled smooth and often has a mill glaze which will greatly restrict the initial colour build. Better results can be achieved preparing your wood for coating using CUTEK® Restore and removing with a high-pressure washer. This will clean your timber and open the grain for the CUTEK® Colourtone.
Alternatively, greater colour intensity and durability can be achieved by mixing in double the recommended CUTEK® Colourtone for the can size (i.e., 2 CUTEK® Colourtones per 5 Litres). This will apply more pigment to the wood surface and increase the UV protection of your timber.
Colour will last longer on rusticated, or band sawn timbers, and may be maximised by including the Colourtone in all subsequent applications of CUTEK® oils. If your CUTEK® Colourtoned wood has faded over time, wash the timber with CUTEK® QuickClean or CUTEK® Restore and apply a single coat of Colourtoned CUTEK® Extreme CD50 or CUTEK® Wood Preservative to restore the original look of the protected wood.
Wood that has weathered and greyed can be easily bought back to its original appearance by using CUTEK® Restore.
Un-tinted CUTEK® Extreme CD50 will quickly lighten/silver/grey with exposure to sunlight. Unless you want a clear finish that will naturally lighten/silver/grey off in a few months, it is important to mix in a CUTEK® Colourtones to CUTEK® oil before use. Adding CUTEK® Colourtones will provide UV colour protection and slows the lightening/silvering process.
NOTE: CUTEK® oils diffuse deeply into your timber and will continue to provide moisture protection and improve dimensional stability even if CUTEK® Colourtones are not added and your wood becomes weathered and greyed. To maintain your timber’s natural colour for longer, choose a CUTEK® Colourtone similar to the natural colour of your timber. Suggested CUTEK® Colourtones that match the natural hue of your timber can be found on our Colourtone product page. Colourtones can also help alter your timber colour if required (e.g. make your timber look lighter or darker than its natural state).
Order a free from our website or your local stockist to test if your chosen Colourtone is right for your project.
NOTE: CUTEK® is unable to offer any specific performance warranties in relation to colour retention for CUTEK® products because of many variables related to the weathering process including but not limited to: the age and porosity of the wood, species, situation, design and structure, aspect, differing exposure to the weather and adequacy of preparation.
Yes. The CUTEK® system is designed to highlight and protect the natural beauty of all timber applications. Our range of Step 1: Prepare products will clean and enhance the timber for application of our Step 2: Protect (Exterior) products that powerfully protect the timber. Adding a CUTEK® Colourtone will help maintain the natural colour of your timber or alter its appearance.
CUTEK® timber oils should be reapplied when the wood is no longer beading or as frequently as necessary to retain the natural or altered colour of the wood. Timing will diifer depending on many variables including the age and porosity of the wood, species, situation, design, aspect, weathered exposure and adequacy of preparation.
When considering frequency of maintenance there are two factors to consider:
Protection: CUTEK® Extreme CD50 and CUTEK® Wood Preservative diffuse deeply into wood to provide, long-term, accumulative, inside out protection. Even when the timber surface has greyed and weathered, CUTEK® timber oils remain permanently mobile in the timber, meaning protection is not compromised even if the outward appearance of the wood has changed. Each additional coat of CUTEK® timber oil provides further additional protection against moisture.
Appearance: To maintain the natural colour of freshly oiled wood for longer or alter the appearance of your timber, a CUTEK® oil with an added CUTEK® Colourtone should be applied. Over time and with exposure to sunlight and UV, the colour will slowly fade to a silver patina. Colour durability and the rate at which this fading occurs is dependent on many factors such as age and porosity of the wood, species, situation, design, aspect, and degree of exposure to the weather. CUTEK® timber oil should be reapplied as frequently as necessary to maintain desired colour vibrancy.
After use, CUTEK® Colourtones generally do not require storing because they are a one-use product. If the Colourtone can contents have solidified, do not use the Colourtone. Instead, dispose of the can and contents according to local regulations.
As a clear oil, UV rays pass through CUTEK® Extreme CD50 to the timber, resulting in a silver patina after sun exposure. Adding a CUTEK® Colourtone reflects and deflects the sun’s UV rays off the timber.
The colour and grain of timber can vary significantly. Wood coated with clear and/or Colourtoned CUTEK® timber oil can fade and weather at different rates when exposed to the weather.
CUTEK® is unable to offer any specific performance warranties in relation to colour retention for CUTEK® products because of many variables related to the weathering process including but not limited to: the age and porosity of the wood, species, situation, design and structure, aspect, differing exposure to the weather, method of application and adequacy of preparation.
Specially formulated Colourtones are available to mix with clear CUTEK® oils. This will help keep a freshly oiled look for longer while delaying silvering and maintaining the natural character of the wood.
To maintain the timber’s natural colour for longer, choose a CUTEK® Colourtone similar to the natural colour of the timber. Suggested CUTEK® Colourtones that match the natural hue of your timber can be found on our Colourtone page. Colourtones can also help alter your timber colour if required (e.g. make your timber look lighter or darker than its natural state).
When selecting from the range of colourtones allow for the wood colour to naturally lighten during the first three to eight months after application, as natural weathering and leaching occurs.
Order a free on our website or from you nearest reseller to make sure CUTEK® is right for your project.
New wood is milled smooth and often has a mill glaze which will greatly restrict the initial colour build. Better results can be achieved preparing your wood for coating using CUTEK® Restore and removing with a high-pressure washer. This will clean your timber and open the grain for the CUTEK® Colourtone.
Alternatively, greater colour intensity and durability can be achieved by mixing in double the recommended CUTEK® Colourtone for the can size (i.e., 2 CUTEK® Colourtones per 5 Litres). This will apply more pigment to the wood surface and increase the UV protection of your timber.
Colour will last longer on rusticated, or band sawn timbers, and may be maximised by including the Colourtone in all subsequent applications of CUTEK® oils. If your CUTEK® Colourtoned wood has faded over time, wash the timber with CUTEK® QuickClean or CUTEK® Restore and apply a single coat of Colourtoned CUTEK® Extreme CD50 or CUTEK® Wood Preservative to restore the original look of the protected wood.
Wood that has weathered and greyed can be easily bought back to its original appearance by using CUTEK® Restore.
Un-tinted CUTEK® Extreme CD50 will quickly lighten/silver/grey with exposure to sunlight. Unless you want a clear finish that will naturally lighten/silver/grey off in a few months, it is important to mix in a CUTEK® Colourtones to CUTEK® oil before use. Adding CUTEK® Colourtones will provide UV colour protection and slows the lightening/silvering process.
NOTE: CUTEK® oils diffuse deeply into your timber and will continue to provide moisture protection and improve dimensional stability even if CUTEK® Colourtones are not added and your wood becomes weathered and greyed. To maintain your timber’s natural colour for longer, choose a CUTEK® Colourtone similar to the natural colour of your timber. Suggested CUTEK® Colourtones that match the natural hue of your timber can be found on our Colourtone product page. Colourtones can also help alter your timber colour if required (e.g. make your timber look lighter or darker than its natural state).
Order a free from our website or your local stockist to test if your chosen Colourtone is right for your project.
NOTE: CUTEK® is unable to offer any specific performance warranties in relation to colour retention for CUTEK® products because of many variables related to the weathering process including but not limited to: the age and porosity of the wood, species, situation, design and structure, aspect, differing exposure to the weather and adequacy of preparation.
Yes. The CUTEK® system is designed to highlight and protect the natural beauty of all timber applications. Our range of Step 1: Prepare products will clean and enhance the timber for application of our Step 2: Protect (Exterior) products that powerfully protect the timber. Adding a CUTEK® Colourtone will help maintain the natural colour of your timber or alter its appearance.
CUTEK® timber oils should be reapplied when the wood is no longer beading or as frequently as necessary to retain the natural or altered colour of the wood. Timing will diifer depending on many variables including the age and porosity of the wood, species, situation, design, aspect, weathered exposure and adequacy of preparation.
When considering frequency of maintenance there are two factors to consider:
Protection: CUTEK® Extreme CD50 and CUTEK® Wood Preservative diffuse deeply into wood to provide, long-term, accumulative, inside out protection. Even when the timber surface has greyed and weathered, CUTEK® timber oils remain permanently mobile in the timber, meaning protection is not compromised even if the outward appearance of the wood has changed. Each additional coat of CUTEK® timber oil provides further additional protection against moisture.
Appearance: To maintain the natural colour of freshly oiled wood for longer or alter the appearance of your timber, a CUTEK® oil with an added CUTEK® Colourtone should be applied. Over time and with exposure to sunlight and UV, the colour will slowly fade to a silver patina. Colour durability and the rate at which this fading occurs is dependent on many factors such as age and porosity of the wood, species, situation, design, aspect, and degree of exposure to the weather. CUTEK® timber oil should be reapplied as frequently as necessary to maintain desired colour vibrancy.
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
CUTEK® Extreme CD50 and CUTEK® Wood Preservative do not behave like traditional film forming coatings, meaning there is no need to sand between coats, unless there is a need to rectify some defect in the timber substrate.
CUTEK® Extreme CD50 and CUTEK® Wood Preservative do not behave like traditional film forming coatings, meaning there is no need to sand between coats, unless there is a need to rectify some defect in the timber substrate.
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 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 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
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This competition is organised and run by CUTEK®. Entrants must be over the age of 18 years and a resident of Australia at the time of entry; entries are limited to one per residence. Duplicate entries will be disqualified and removed from the competition drawing. Competition opens on 1/11/22 and closes on 1/12/22; winner will be selected by random draw on 5/12/22 at 11am and notified via email and phone by 5pm AEST on the same date; winner will be announced on CUTEK® social media channels and www.cutek.com.au If the selected winner does not return CUTEK®’s notification of prize winning within 7 days of notification, the winner will be redrawn and the prize reallocated to another entrant. The winner agrees to be photographed/videoed upon receipt of the prize pack for CUTEK® marketing purposes. Total prize includes: 1x Weber® Family Q Premium Gas Barbecue; a selection of CUTEK® products relevant to the winning entrant’s personal deck/home residence needs; total value of up to $2,000 AUD. By entering the CUTEK® Ultimate Summer Set Up competition, entrants are aware and agree to being contacted by CUTEK® in relation to the competition and for future marketing purposes. Failure to comply with the above terms and conditions will forfeit entrant’s winning of CUTEK®’s Ultimate Summer Set Up prize pack, including but not limited to, removal from random selection draw. All collected data will be stored safely and utilised by CUTEK® and CUTEK® representatives for marketing purposes only. View our Privacy Policy.
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