Cutek — Prep, Colour & Protect Your Timber
Cutek is built for timber that has to look great and last—decks, facades, battens, outdoor furniture and more. The system is simple: clean/restore → choose a colourtone → oil. Cutek Extreme CD50 is a professional-grade penetrating oil formulated to help control moisture and minimise warping, cupping and splitting; it can be left clear to weather to a natural silver patina, or tinted to enhance timber colour and UV appearance. It’s also suitable for bamboo and engineered bamboo products (not for acetylated wood). Paint World
Explore the full range: Cutek (brand page). Paint World
Build Your Cutek System (Three Quick Steps)
- Prep the timber (clean or reset)
Quick Clean — fast maintenance cleaner for general grime and pre-oil washdowns. Paint World
Restore — deep clean/brighten greying or weathered timber prior to oiling. (Listed on the brand page products list.) Paint World
Wood Stripper — removes old coatings to get back to bare timber. (Listed on the brand page products list.) Paint World
- Pick your Cutek colourtone (optional but recommended outdoors)
Cutek TINT — required when you want to enhance timber colour in Cutek Extreme decks and exterior work; dozens of tones from Merbau to Greymist and White Wash. Paint World
- Oil with a penetrating finish
Cutek Extreme CD50 — penetrating oil that protects from the inside out; clear finish weathers to silver unless tinted. Also noted as suitable for bamboo/engineered bamboo. Paint World
Why Homeowners & Pros Choose Cutek
Penetrating protection that helps manage moisture movement in exterior timber. Paint World
Natural look — leave clear for a graceful patina or add a colourtone to boost and maintain appearance. Paint World
Flexible system — clean, restore or strip depending on timber condition, then re-oil with minimal fuss. Paint World
Brand breadth — from Quick Clean to Interior oil, you can cover maintenance inside and out. (All products shown on the Cutek brand page.) Paint World
Buyer’s Checklist — Get the Spec Right
What condition is the timber in?
Fresh/maintained → Quick Clean. Grey/oxidised → Restore. Coated/peeling → Wood Stripper. Paint World
Colour strategy:
Clear oil will silver off outdoors; add a Cutek TINT to enrich colour and improve appearance retention. Paint World
Timber type:
Extreme CD50 is suitable for many exterior timbers and bamboo/engineered bamboo (not acetylated woods). Paint World
Project location:
High sun/splash zones benefit most from tint + regular light maintenance cleans. Paint World
Re-coat plan:
Penetrating oils are easy to refresh—clean, dry, then re-oil as needed (see individual product pages for dry times). Paint World
Application Tips (for the Copy Block)
Always prep first—even new timber picks up mill glaze/dust; use Quick Clean or Restore as appropriate. Paint World
Stir tint thoroughly and use the correct Cutek TINT load for the can size you’re oiling. Paint World
Apply thin, even coats and back-brush to aid penetration; wipe excess where it lingers in end grain (check the Extreme product page for usage guidance). Paint World
Expect clear exterior oil to naturally silver over time; re-oil or re-tint as your maintenance plan dictates. Paint World
Featured Cutek Products (quick links)
Cutek Extreme CD50 OIL — professional-grade penetrating oil; clear or tinted with colourtone. Paint World
Cutek TINT (Colourtone) — the tint pack for Extreme CD50 to enhance appearance; wide tone range. Paint World
Cutek Quick Clean — go-to cleaner for pre-oil prep and general maintenance. Paint World
Other Cutek essentials — Restore, Wood Stripper, Interior oil, Wood Preservative (see brand page listings). Paint World
Cutek FAQs
Do I have to tint Cutek Extreme CD50?
No—Extreme CD50 can be used clear and will weather to a silver patina outdoors. Use Cutek TINT when you want to enhance and maintain colour. Paint World
Is Cutek Extreme suitable for bamboo?
Yes—Paintworld notes Extreme CD50 is suitable for bamboo and engineered bamboo (but not acetylated wood). Paint World
What’s the fastest way to prep before re-oiling?
Use Quick Clean for routine preps, or Restore to revive greying timber; use Wood Stripper if you need to remove an old coating. (All listed on the Cutek page; Quick Clean has its own product page.) Paint World
How often should I re-oil?
Re-oil as appearance and exposure dictate; penetrating oils make maintenance straightforward—clean, dry and re-apply thinly. (Check the product listing for use guidance.) Paint World
