Decking
Cladding
Posts
Weatherboards
Shingles
Doors
Log buildings
Beams & structural timbers
Outdoor furniture
Fascia boards
Shutters
Garage doors
Joinery
Spa pools
Fences
Engineered timber products
ASTUTE recommends the following timber coating brands for application across the ASTUTE range of products.
CUTEK® timber oils offer powerful protection while enhancing the natural beauty of timber.
Their oils diffuse deeply into timber to repel moisture, maintain structural integrity and ensure the longest possible service life.
CUTEK® penetrating oils have a 30-year proven track record of standing up to the harshest of Australian and other international environments.
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 rays and timber movement break down this film causing it to degrade, flake or peel. This allows water to get into the timber which leads to cupping, warping, splitting and rot. Rectification is costly and time consuming as the old coating will need to be stripped away before reapplying.
CUTEK® is different. CUTEK® timber oils penetrate deep into the wood core and drive moisture out of the wood from the inside. This offers superior long-term protection and minimises cupping, warping, and splitting. This penetrating oil technology ensures the longest possible service life for your timber. It has been proven to work and has been independently tested by industry experts in many countries over the last 30 years.
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Features.
Stabilises your wood. Significantly reducing splitting, warping, and cupping with a unique self-healing effect.
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 effective. Up to 2x the coverage rate of most wood coatings.
Your timber is the star! Enhances the natural colour and grain of your timber.
Sustainable choice. Significantly extends the service life of timber.
Long-term, accumulative protection. Stays active inside your timber to protect from the inside out.
CUTEK® cares. CUTEK® are a proud partner of one tree planted and are committed to supporting their work in planting trees around the world.
Performance Guide.
Weather Exterior durable
Water Very good water resistance
Abrasion Suitable for on walk surfaces
Uses.*
*Products are not suitable for internal flooring, permanent immersion, and on food preparation surfaces.
Intergrain are committed to delivering premium timber finishes that stand the test of time.
Trusted by industry professionals, their high-performance coatings enhance the natural beauty of timber while ensuring long-lasting durability.
Intergrain Universal® Timber Oil is an oil-based coating designed to protect and nourish all timber species from within.
The deeply penetrating, clear finish of this exterior timber and decking oil will never flake, blister or peel and helps prevent warping, cupping and splitting.
Designed to withstand Australia’s harsh climate, their oil offers superior protection, with a focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation.
Features.
Penetrating clear oil-based finish.
Protects from within to help prevent warping, cupping and splitting.
Can be tinted to a range of colours with Intergrain Colour additive.
Will allow timber to gradually fade over time to a natural grey or can be tinted using Intergrain Colour Additive for a longer lasting finish.
Any water based or oil based Intergrain finish can be applied on top of Intergrain Universal Timber Oil.
Performance Guide.
Weather Exterior durable
Water Very good water resistance
Abrasion Suitable for on walk surfaces
Uses.
Decking
Cladding
Screening
Furniture
Doors and windows
Plywood
Beams
Fascia boards
Shutters
Joinery
Fences
Posts & engineered products
