Bring your wood project ideas to life. We acknowledge that Architects are at the forefront of design, trends and change in the building industry. We want to hear your design vision, and help turn that vision into a functional building that will stand the test of time. CUTEK® is committed to helping architects and designers achieve the best aesthetic and protection outcomes for their exterior wood project.
Excellent Technical Advice
CUTEK® technical representatives are all highly experienced and offer the best hands-on support in the business. We want to champion wood as a functional, versatile and beautiful building resource. If you have questions about wood, or how you can include it successfully in your design vision, .
Tailored Project Solutions
At CUTEK®, we understand each project is unique, therefore we do not expect you to necessarily fit within our standard solutions. Our chemists are able to formulate bespoke protection alternatives for your exterior wood applications that meet the specific design brief of your project. If you need a specialty wood solution, .
Custom CUTEK® Colortones
We have the ability to create one of a kind CUTEK® Colortones which help ensure that your project is exactly how you imagined it could be (see Westfield Coomera, an Australian Case Study). .
Architectural Expertise
We acknowledge that Architects are at the forefront of design, trends and change in the building industry. We want to hear your design vision, and help turn that vision into a functional building that will stand the test of time. We have staff who can help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of using wood in your design. We will then work with you to help meet your unique specification goals. Wood is a beautiful building material, and we want to champion its use in modern and exciting new ways well into the future.
New Wood- Clean with CUTEK® Wood Reviver as per manufacturer instructions
Previously Coated Wood- Strip coating with CUTEK® Wood Stripper to remove the previous coating and clean with CUTEK® Wood Reviver as per manufacturer instructions.
STEP 2 PROTECT
Apply minimum of 2 coats of CUTEK® Extreme with CUTEK® Colortone (if desired), allowing ample time for the oil to penetrate and dry between coats.
For maximum wood protection, we recommend 2 coats of CUTEK® Extreme
For maximum color retention, we recommend 2 coats of CUTEK® Extreme with double CUTEK® Colortone
Maintenance
PREPARE: Clean with CUTEK® Quickclean as per manufacturer instructions
PROTECT: Apply 1 x coat of CUTEK® Extreme with CUTEK® Colortone (if desired)
CUSTOM CUTEK® COLORTONES
Colortone swatches are shown below in groups of Brown Hues, Red Hues, Yellow Hues and White/Black Hues.
We understand each project is unique and we want to help architects achieve the right color for their project. The CUTEK® Colortone range has been developed over 2 decades to suit the hue and undertones of common wood species and to meet historical and emerging design trends. If there is not a Colortone that suits your project, we will make a bespoke one in consulation with you and your design brief. Contact us to use our color matching service or to request a Pre-Mixed Sample of your preferred Colortone(s).
WESTFIELD, an AUSTRALIAN CASE STUDY
Westfield Coomera was the first greenfield site development for the Sentre Group in over a decade and wood was utilized as a design element in both interior and exterior built environments (Coomera, QLD, Australia).
CUTEK®’s dedicated architectural representative was brought in to assist the architect, designers and builders achieve the desired color and protection level for wood fittings that were integrated into the overall design.
With CUTEK® Colortones you can enhance and maintain the natural beauty of your wood, or alter the color to meet your design requirements of your project.
We care about your project, no matter how big or small. If your project uses wood, we want to be a part of it.
We have an extensive Research and Development program (based in Queensland, Australia), that ensures our wood protection technology is always progressive and insightful, using the best resources and know-how available, to make wood protection products that ACTUALLY WORK.
We formulate bespoke wood protection solutions to meet the unique project needs for architects and designers across the US. Contact us to get the right solution for your project.
Sustainability
Being sustainable or green has become a slogan, but at CUTEK® it is part of our DNA. The very purpose for the creation of CUTEK® products was to maximize the service life of wood. It is a simple equation: extension of the service life of wood = less trees cut down as their replacement.
CUTEK® products are also manufactured with the use of high-grade recycled raw materials and renewable resources where possible, which decreases waste stream and incinerations.
Beyond these internal measures, CUTEK® also gives back. We are champions for the ecological use and long-term protection of wood. We are partnered with One Tree Planted and plant 1 tree for every can of CUTEK® wood oil sold worldwide. At CUTEK® sustainability isn’t a slogan, it is in our DNA.
WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH ONE TREE PLANTED AND ARE COMMITTED TO PLANT 1 TREE FOR EVERY CAN OF CUTEK® OIL SOLD AROUND THE WORLD.
See where we have planted trees by selecting a country on our interactive map
Australia
With over 123 million hectares of native forests, Australia has the seventh largest forest area in the world, making up three per cent of the Earth’s forests. These forests are unique and varied – ranging from ancient Gondwana rainforest and tropical mangroves to extensive bush lands made up of native acacia, melaleuca and eucalyptus trees. CUTEK®’s donations help to plant trees all across Australia to recover forests affected by the 2019-20 Black Summer Bushfires and restore native habitat vital for wildlife.
Species: Native trees bring the greatest overall benefit to the ecosystem and region. This includes various types of native trees and companion plants. Depending on the specific needs of each section of habitat being restored, native trees planted may include acacia, banksia, eucalyptus, melaleuca, and many other native species.
One Tree Planted has partnerships with the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. State Forest and Conservation District. Because of these partnerships, CUTEK®’s donation are able to plant trees in many regions across the United States, including California, Colorado, Florida and Oregon.
Species: Species planted include the Sugar Pine, California Redwood (State Tree), Maple, Elderberry, Willow, Birch, Dogwood, Cedar, Giant Sequoia, Walnut, Various types of oak, Yellow Poplar, American Chestnut and Hazelnut, Silky Dogwood, Persimmon, Cypress and Longleaf Pines, Carolina Silverbell, Chestnut and Palm.
CUTEK®’s donations help to plant trees in many regions of Canada including British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick.
Species: Over40 different species of native trees, including some of Canada’s most interesting and valuable tree species. These are mostly coniferous, or softwood, and such include species such as pine, spruce, fir, hemlock and western red cedar.
One Tree Planted’s projects in Latin America are rebuilding forests and restoring land so the benefits of healthy tropical forests can be felt around the world. They work with communities impacted by deforestation so they benefit from improved forest management practices and agricultural techniques like agroforestry. This also ensures the trees and land are taken care of for generations to come, and the forests can continue to thrive. CUTEK® has a strong presence in Chile so we have directed our donations in Latin America to the Chilean region.
Species: A variety of essential species for the region with the goal of focusing on bringing together ocean and forest conservation, providing ecological benefits related to both land and sea, with strong engagement with the local community.
CUTEK® donations help to plant trees in a number of projects throughout Europe, including Romania, Spain and Denmark. The aim is to seek to re-establish woodland, improve water and soil quality, and create habitat for wildlife in areas that were historically forested.
Species: Downy Birch, Lodgepole Pine, Sitka Spruce, Black Cottonwood, Beech, Spruce, Ash, Sycamore Maple, as well as varying species of Alder, Oak, Ash, Fir, Pine, Spruce, and Larch.
One Tree Planted’s projects across Asia are helping rebuild the habitat of critically endangered species like orangutans, tigers, and more than 1,700 species of birds. These projects are creating jobs and providing sustainable, long-term income for communities so people and forests can live together in harmony. CUTEK® has a strong presence in the Philippines so we have directed our donations in Asia to the Philippines region.
Species: Trees are chosen that will bring the greatest overall benefit to the ecosystem and region. This includes different types of native trees and nursery crop species. Depending on the needs of each section of habitat being restored, species may include rainforest trees such as dipterocarps, agroforestry species such as native fruit trees and giant bamboo, or mangrove seedlings.
With over 8 million hectares of native forests, New Zealand boasts some of the most unique and diverse forested areas on the planet. These majestic landscapes range from the ancient kauri forests in the North to the dense beech and podocarp rainforests of the South. CUTEK®’s donations contribute to tree planting throughout New Zealand, aiding in the recovery of areas affected by deforestation and promoting the restoration of vital habitats crucial for the nation’s endemic wildlife.
Species: Native trees are paramount to maintaining the ecological balance and uniqueness of the New Zealand environment. This includes a variety of native trees and associated flora. Depending on the particular needs of each habitat being rejuvenated, the native trees planted might encompass kauri, totara, rimu, manuka, and many other indigenous species.
We continually go above and beyond to source sustainable raw materials in our effort to create high performance and environmentally responsible coatings that ACTUALLY WORK.
We are always looking for ways to minimize our manufacturing carbon footprint. CUTEK® products are manufactured with the use of high-grade recycled raw materials and renewable resources, which decreases waste streams and incinerations.
CUTEK® also recycles many other manufacturing materials such as pallets, drums and cardboard. This leads to a significant reduction in waste and reduces raw material requirements, indirectly reducing natural resource requirements. We try, in every way, to reduce unnecessary waste.
Maximizing the service life of wood
We have always been, and always will be, champions for the ecological use and long-term protection of wood, the most natural resource in the building industry.
The whole reason for the creation of CUTEK® products, was to maximize the service life of wood.
Proven high performance penetrating oil/stabilizer with a unique self-healing effect that works from the inside out to control moisture, and minimize warping, cupping and splitting. CUTEK® Extreme improves the service life, and enhances the natural beauty of your wood.
At CUTEK®, we are all about the wood. Wood brings color, warmth, depth and beauty to any project. CUTEK® products offer long-term, powerful protection for wood while highlighting its natural warmth, feel and beauty.
CUTEK® Extreme has been independently tested and is proven to offer powerful, long-term protection, cost effective maintenance and dimensional stability improvements that stand up to the most extreme environments. For over 30-years and across many countries, CUTEK® is the trusted name in wood protection.
Superior Mode Of Action
Traditional varnish and natural oil ‘penetrating’ type coatings work by forming a protective film on the surface of the wood to protect against moisture damage. Over time, UV light as well as liquid and gas phase moisture induced wood movement, break down this film causing it to degrade, flake or peel. This allows water to get into the wood which can lead to cupping, warping, splitting and rot. Fixing this is costly and time consuming as the old coating will need to stripped away before reapplying.
CUTEK® is different. CUTEK® Extreme penetrates deep into the wood core and drives moisture out of the wood from the inside. This offers superior long-term protection and minimizes cupping, warping and splitting. This penetrating oil technology ensures the longest possible service life for your wood and has been proven to work and independently tested by industry experts in many countries over the last 30 years.
Self-Healing Effect
CUTEK® Extreme works differently to traditional wood stain/wood oil/acrylic/urethane/natural oils/wood coating products in that CUTEK® Extreme protects your wood from the inside out. CUTEK® Extreme penetrates deeply into the wood core upon application, protecting it from the damaging effects of liquid and gas phase water, significantly increasing the service life of your wood. It does this by remaining PERMANENTLY MOBILE inside the wood, migrating to any cut or perforation with a self-healing action.
Many 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 wood 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 mold and fungal growth underneath subsequently applied coatings. This situation can be difficult and costly to fix.
CUTEK® Extreme = TRUE PENETRATION AND MIGRATION WITH SELF-HEALING
NOTE: Coatings that are not permanently mobile inside the wood and do not exhibit the self-healing effect ARE NOT the same as CUTEK® Extreme no matter what is claimed.
CUTEK® is the trusted and proven choice when it comes wood protection that celebrates the natural beauty of wood while providing powerful protection. Our range of Prepare and Protect products are used in designer homes, commercial and public spaces across multiple continents and different environments.
Inspired by historical local agricultural structures, Wolveridge Architect’s designed ‘Hill Plains House’ is a modern interpretation of sustainable rural living. Using a palette of locally…
‘The Barn’ embraces the details of wood. The Paul Uhlmann Architects (PUA) design team used Australian hardwood extensively in the interior and exterior design to…
Bates and Smart’s Dandenong Mental Health facility embraced wood during the design process. The calming and warm characteristics of wood made it the logical primary…
CUTEK® Extreme helps to alleviate the challenging conditions facing wood on coastal properties. The intense heat, strong-salt winds and high humidity is a recipe…
CUTEK® wood protection products are formulated to enhance the look and life-span of wood in an environmentally friendly way. Because of these attributes, CUTEK®…
When it came to refurbishing their office, Wilston’s Ray White team knew what they wanted: industrial, contemporary and edgy. With exposed steel beams, natural brick…
Nestled against a flank of Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge, these sought-after New York loft-style apartments feature quality softwood finishings that are powerfully protected by
Australia’s largest tertiary oral health facility in the inner-Brisbane suburb of Herston, combines natural sophistication with sustainable building materials. Precoated in clear CUTEK® Extreme…
New Wood- Clean with CUTEK® Wood Reviver as per manufacturer instructions
Previously Coated Wood- Strip coating with CUTEK® Wood Stripper to remove the previous coating and clean with CUTEK® Wood Reviver as per manufacturer instructions.
STEP 2 PROTECT
Apply minimum of 2 coats of CUTEK® Extreme with CUTEK® Colortone (if desired), allowing ample time for the oil to penetrate and dry between coats.
For maximum wood protection, we recommend 2 coats of CUTEK® Extreme
For maximum color retention, we recommend 2 coats of CUTEK® Extreme with double CUTEK® Colortone
Maintenance
PREPARE: Clean with CUTEK® Quickclean as per manufacturer instructions
PROTECT: Apply 1 x coat of CUTEK® Extreme with CUTEK® Colortone (if desired)
Colortone swatches are shown below in groups of Brown Hues, Red Hues, Yellow Hues and White/Black Hues.
We understand each project is unique and we want to help architects achieve the right color for their project. The CUTEK® Colortone range has been developed over 2 decades to suit the hue and undertones of common wood species and to meet historical and emerging design trends. If there is not a Colortone that suits your project, we will make a bespoke one in consulation with you and your design brief. Contact us to use our color matching service or to request a Pre-Mixed Sample of your preferred Colortone(s).
WESTFIELD, an AUSTRALIAN CASE STUDY
Westfield Coomera was the first greenfield site development for the Sentre Group in over a decade and wood was utilized as a design element in both interior and exterior built environments (Coomera, QLD, Australia).
CUTEK®’s dedicated architectural representative was brought in to assist the architect, designers and builders achieve the desired color and protection level for wood fittings that were integrated into the overall design.
With CUTEK® Colortones you can enhance and maintain the natural beauty of your wood, or alter the color to meet your design requirements of your project.
We care about your project, no matter how big or small. If your project uses wood, we want to be a part of it.
We have an extensive Research and Development program (based in Queensland, Australia), that ensures our wood protection technology is always progressive and insightful, using the best resources and know-how available, to make wood protection products that ACTUALLY WORK.
We formulate bespoke wood protection solutions to meet the unique project needs for architects and designers across the US. Contact us to get the right solution for your project.
Being sustainable or green has become a slogan, but at CUTEK® it is part of our DNA. The very purpose for the creation of CUTEK® products was to maximize the service life of wood. It is a simple equation: extension of the service life of wood = less trees cut down as their replacement.
CUTEK® products are also manufactured with the use of high-grade recycled raw materials and renewable resources where possible, which decreases waste stream and incinerations.
Beyond these internal measures, CUTEK® also gives back. We are champions for the ecological use and long-term protection of wood. We are partnered with One Tree Planted and plant 1 tree for every can of CUTEK® wood oil sold worldwide. At CUTEK® sustainability isn’t a slogan, it is in our DNA.
WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH ONE TREE PLANTED AND ARE COMMITTED TO PLANT 1 TREE FOR EVERY CAN OF CUTEK® OIL SOLD AROUND THE WORLD.
See where we have planted trees by selecting a country on our interactive map
Australia
With over 123 million hectares of native forests, Australia has the seventh largest forest area in the world, making up three per cent of the Earth’s forests. These forests are unique and varied – ranging from ancient Gondwana rainforest and tropical mangroves to extensive bush lands made up of native acacia, melaleuca and eucalyptus trees. CUTEK®’s donations help to plant trees all across Australia to recover forests affected by the 2019-20 Black Summer Bushfires and restore native habitat vital for wildlife.
Species: Native trees bring the greatest overall benefit to the ecosystem and region. This includes various types of native trees and companion plants. Depending on the specific needs of each section of habitat being restored, native trees planted may include acacia, banksia, eucalyptus, melaleuca, and many other native species.
One Tree Planted has partnerships with the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. State Forest and Conservation District. Because of these partnerships, CUTEK®’s donation are able to plant trees in many regions across the United States, including California, Colorado, Florida and Oregon.
Species: Species planted include the Sugar Pine, California Redwood (State Tree), Maple, Elderberry, Willow, Birch, Dogwood, Cedar, Giant Sequoia, Walnut, Various types of oak, Yellow Poplar, American Chestnut and Hazelnut, Silky Dogwood, Persimmon, Cypress and Longleaf Pines, Carolina Silverbell, Chestnut and Palm.
CUTEK®’s donations help to plant trees in many regions of Canada including British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick.
Species: Over40 different species of native trees, including some of Canada’s most interesting and valuable tree species. These are mostly coniferous, or softwood, and such include species such as pine, spruce, fir, hemlock and western red cedar.
One Tree Planted’s projects in Latin America are rebuilding forests and restoring land so the benefits of healthy tropical forests can be felt around the world. They work with communities impacted by deforestation so they benefit from improved forest management practices and agricultural techniques like agroforestry. This also ensures the trees and land are taken care of for generations to come, and the forests can continue to thrive. CUTEK® has a strong presence in Chile so we have directed our donations in Latin America to the Chilean region.
Species: A variety of essential species for the region with the goal of focusing on bringing together ocean and forest conservation, providing ecological benefits related to both land and sea, with strong engagement with the local community.
CUTEK® donations help to plant trees in a number of projects throughout Europe, including Romania, Spain and Denmark. The aim is to seek to re-establish woodland, improve water and soil quality, and create habitat for wildlife in areas that were historically forested.
Species: Downy Birch, Lodgepole Pine, Sitka Spruce, Black Cottonwood, Beech, Spruce, Ash, Sycamore Maple, as well as varying species of Alder, Oak, Ash, Fir, Pine, Spruce, and Larch.
One Tree Planted’s projects across Asia are helping rebuild the habitat of critically endangered species like orangutans, tigers, and more than 1,700 species of birds. These projects are creating jobs and providing sustainable, long-term income for communities so people and forests can live together in harmony. CUTEK® has a strong presence in the Philippines so we have directed our donations in Asia to the Philippines region.
Species: Trees are chosen that will bring the greatest overall benefit to the ecosystem and region. This includes different types of native trees and nursery crop species. Depending on the needs of each section of habitat being restored, species may include rainforest trees such as dipterocarps, agroforestry species such as native fruit trees and giant bamboo, or mangrove seedlings.
With over 8 million hectares of native forests, New Zealand boasts some of the most unique and diverse forested areas on the planet. These majestic landscapes range from the ancient kauri forests in the North to the dense beech and podocarp rainforests of the South. CUTEK®’s donations contribute to tree planting throughout New Zealand, aiding in the recovery of areas affected by deforestation and promoting the restoration of vital habitats crucial for the nation’s endemic wildlife.
Species: Native trees are paramount to maintaining the ecological balance and uniqueness of the New Zealand environment. This includes a variety of native trees and associated flora. Depending on the particular needs of each habitat being rejuvenated, the native trees planted might encompass kauri, totara, rimu, manuka, and many other indigenous species.
We continually go above and beyond to source sustainable raw materials in our effort to create high performance and environmentally responsible coatings that ACTUALLY WORK.
We are always looking for ways to minimize our manufacturing carbon footprint. CUTEK® products are manufactured with the use of high-grade recycled raw materials and renewable resources, which decreases waste streams and incinerations.
CUTEK® also recycles many other manufacturing materials such as pallets, drums and cardboard. This leads to a significant reduction in waste and reduces raw material requirements, indirectly reducing natural resource requirements. We try, in every way, to reduce unnecessary waste.
Maximizing the service life of wood
We have always been, and always will be, champions for the ecological use and long-term protection of wood, the most natural resource in the building industry.
The whole reason for the creation of CUTEK® products, was to maximize the service life of wood.
Proven high performance penetrating oil/stabilizer with a unique self-healing effect that works from the inside out to control moisture, and minimize warping, cupping and splitting. CUTEK® Extreme improves the service life, and enhances the natural beauty of your wood.
At CUTEK®, we are all about the wood. Wood brings color, warmth, depth and beauty to any project. CUTEK® products offer long-term, powerful protection for wood while highlighting its natural warmth, feel and beauty.
CUTEK® Extreme has been independently tested and is proven to offer powerful, long-term protection, cost effective maintenance and dimensional stability improvements that stand up to the most extreme environments. For over 30-years and across many countries, CUTEK® is the trusted name in wood protection.
Superior Mode Of Action
Traditional varnish and natural oil ‘penetrating’ type coatings work by forming a protective film on the surface of the wood to protect against moisture damage. Over time, UV light as well as liquid and gas phase moisture induced wood movement, break down this film causing it to degrade, flake or peel. This allows water to get into the wood which can lead to cupping, warping, splitting and rot. Fixing this is costly and time consuming as the old coating will need to stripped away before reapplying.
CUTEK® is different. CUTEK® Extreme penetrates deep into the wood core and drives moisture out of the wood from the inside. This offers superior long-term protection and minimizes cupping, warping and splitting. This penetrating oil technology ensures the longest possible service life for your wood and has been proven to work and independently tested by industry experts in many countries over the last 30 years.
Self-Healing Effect
CUTEK® Extreme works differently to traditional wood stain/wood oil/acrylic/urethane/natural oils/wood coating products in that CUTEK® Extreme protects your wood from the inside out. CUTEK® Extreme penetrates deeply into the wood core upon application, protecting it from the damaging effects of liquid and gas phase water, significantly increasing the service life of your wood. It does this by remaining PERMANENTLY MOBILE inside the wood, migrating to any cut or perforation with a self-healing action.
Many 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 wood 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 mold and fungal growth underneath subsequently applied coatings. This situation can be difficult and costly to fix.
CUTEK® Extreme = TRUE PENETRATION AND MIGRATION WITH SELF-HEALING
NOTE: Coatings that are not permanently mobile inside the wood and do not exhibit the self-healing effect ARE NOT the same as CUTEK® Extreme no matter what is claimed.
CUTEK® is the trusted and proven choice when it comes wood protection that celebrates the natural beauty of wood while providing powerful protection. Our range of Prepare and Protect products are used in designer homes, commercial and public spaces across multiple continents and different environments.
Inspired by historical local agricultural structures, Wolveridge Architect’s designed ‘Hill Plains House’ is a modern interpretation of sustainable rural living. Using a palette of locally…
‘The Barn’ embraces the details of wood. The Paul Uhlmann Architects (PUA) design team used Australian hardwood extensively in the interior and exterior design to…
Bates and Smart’s Dandenong Mental Health facility embraced wood during the design process. The calming and warm characteristics of wood made it the logical primary…
CUTEK® Extreme helps to alleviate the challenging conditions facing wood on coastal properties. The intense heat, strong-salt winds and high humidity is a recipe…
CUTEK® wood protection products are formulated to enhance the look and life-span of wood in an environmentally friendly way. Because of these attributes, CUTEK®…
When it came to refurbishing their office, Wilston’s Ray White team knew what they wanted: industrial, contemporary and edgy. With exposed steel beams, natural brick…
Nestled against a flank of Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge, these sought-after New York loft-style apartments feature quality softwood finishings that are powerfully protected by
Australia’s largest tertiary oral health facility in the inner-Brisbane suburb of Herston, combines natural sophistication with sustainable building materials. Precoated in clear CUTEK® Extreme…