CUTEK® FACTORY APPLIED MACHINE COAT OIL WAS USED TO PRE-COAT YOUR WOOD.

HERE'S WHY YOUR SUPPLIER CHOSE CUTEK®

CUTEK® oils have a 35+ year proven track record of standing up to the harshest environments. Experts know that CUTEK® oils offer powerful protection while enhancing the natural beauty of wood. CUTEK® oils repel moisture and diffuse deeply into the wood to displace water, this helps to: • maintain structural integrity • minimize cupping, warping and splitting • ensure the longest possible service life of the wood Once diffused, CUTEK® oils remain permanently mobile in the wood, with a novel ‘self-healing’ action, that works to keep moisture out even after being cut or perforated with fasteners.

MORE BENEFITS OF USING CUTEK® FACTORY APPLIED MACHINE COAT:

CUTEK® IS AN APPROVED COATING FOR SAFERWOOD® FRT TREATMENT WHICH HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE WOOD YOU PURCHASED
FACTORY APPLIED MACHINE COATING = ALL SIDES OF THE WOOD HAVE BEEN COATED ALLOWING FOR 360° PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS
INCREASED DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
REDUCED CUPPING, CHECKING, CRACKING AND WARPING
PENETRATES DEEPLY TO PROTECT WOOD FROM THE INSIDE OUT
REPLACES AND DISPLACES MOISTURE INSIDE THE WOOD
KEEPS MOISTURE FROM ENTERING THE WOOD VIA RAIN, SNOW, ICE AND HUMIDITY THUS REDUCING THE EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION CYCLES
REMAINS PERMANENTLY MOBILE INSIDE OF WOOD, ACTIVELY DRIVING OUT MOISTURE AND MIGRATING TO ANY CUT OR PERFORATION TO KEEP MOISTURE OUT
ENHANCES THE NATURAL BEAUTY, GRAIN AND TEXTURE OF THE WOOD
HAS A CUMULATIVE EFFECT MEANING LESS PRODUCT IS NEEDED FOR PROTECTION WITH EACH MAINTENANCE COAT
WILL NEVER PEEL, FLAKE, CRACK OR REQUIRE SANDING
SIMPLE TO MAINTAIN, SIMPLY WASH, RINSE, LET DRY AND REAPPLY

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The premium product you purchased has received one coat of CUTEK® Factory Applied Machine Coat on all sides to protect the wood evenly.

CUTEK® Machine Coat is designed to protect the coated wood during the construction phase. CUTEK® Machine Coat is intended to be used in conjunction with CUTEK® Extreme wood oil. Once the construction phase is complete, proper preparation and a final coat or coats of CUTEK® Extreme oil will begin the standard wood care maintenance regime.

(A) ALLOWING THE WOOD TO SILVER (NATURALLY PATINA)

If the desired look for the wood is to allow it to Silver naturally then the process will be:

Once the construction phase is done clean off any construction debris, dirt or other surface contaminants by soft washing with CUTEK® Quick Clean and thoroughly rinsing off.

Once the surface is completely dry, apply a second coat of CUTEK® Extreme Clear Oil. CUTEK® Extreme Oil contains no UV protection so your wood will Patina to a beautiful Silver color over time while the CUTEK® Wood oils work to protect your wood from moisture infiltration

(B) PREVENTING THE WOOD FROM FADING OR SILVERING.

To prevent the wood from fading or silvering off, a CUTEK® Colortone must be used with the CUTEK® Extreme oil. The Colortones can be applied at different ratios of tubes per gallon depending on the depth of color you desire and the amount of UV protection required for your specific application. When using CUTEK® Colortones it is best practice to apply a second coat within 1 year of the first or as soon as the first coat is completely dry. CUTEK® Colortones are available in 18 different colors and have been designed to complement most wood species.

(C) CUTEK ® Pre-Mixed Colortone samples are available through the retailer where you purchased your wood. Always obtain a CUTEK® Pre-Mixed Sample to assess your color choice and product suitability for use on your actual wood BEFORE proceeding with your project.

HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR WOOD WITH THE CUTEK® SYSTEM.

With CUTEK®, maintenance is simple, fast, and cost effective. CUTEK® Extreme will not crack, peel or flake, and your wood can be easily rejuvenated or restored using our Prepare and Protect system – no need to sand or strip. CUTEK® Extreme should be reapplied when the wood is no longer beading water, or as frequently as

necessary to retain the natural beauty and color of the wood or refresh your chosen CUTEK® Colortone.

Horizontal surfaces may require recoating more frequently, initially after 6-12 months and then every 1-2 years, based on sun exposure, climate and wood species, while vertical surfaces such as cladding will need recoating less often.

Technical assistance can also be obtained by contacting us at 1-833-MY-CUTEK

Further extensive information, FAQ’s, video HOW-TO’s and precautions can be accessed via the CUTEK® website @ cutekwoodsolutions.com