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Finally! How to restore your timber deck without worrying about making costly mistakes – and a direct route to longer-lasting results – guaranteed! You’ll get all the info you need to oil, stain, or restore your deck, including tips for flawless finishes and time-saving insights only the professionals know. Have you been using the wrong […]

Cutek CD33 Naked, Gentle Timber and Engineered Wood Cleaner Cutek CD33 Naked is a safe, mild and effective wood coating and paint stripper. It is suitable for removing multiple layers of most commonly used wood coatings such as latex paints, stains, varnishes, linseed oils, acrylics and other film forming coatings. It’s also effective at removing […]

A grand old Edwardian in Melbourne’s suburbs has been respectfully renovated and extended Iredale Pedersen Hook  , each room given a distinctly different scale and character. The heritage restrictions on this listed Federation home forced careful consideration of the articulation of the rear facade and its appearance from the street. Seizing this as an opportunity […]

The Illawarra Festival of Wood FRIDAY 11TH OCT 6-8 PM At the Bulli Showgrounds  Come and see us and sign up for your free samples at the Allwood Specialty Timbers Stand! 4 sheen levels of Evolution Hardwax Oil sent to your home. ALLWOOD SPECIALTY TIMBERS – NORTH NOWRA We stock and supply a high standard […]

Hardwax Oils We have discontinued the Treatex Traditional range and are concentrating on our superior Evolution product range. Everything evolves over time – including our products! For over 15 years, our customers have been enjoying the benefits of our Treatex Traditional Hardwax Oils, but many of you will also be familiar with our more recently […]

There are many types of timber treatments and finishes available. Although each is different, terms such as ‘timber oil, ‘stain’ and ‘varnish’ are often used interchangeably. We examine the properties of some of these popular products and when each might be used.   Wood stain Purpose: Designed to penetrate and change the colour of wood […]

During the winter months we often favour indoor spaces leaving decks and exterior areas under-utilised but there are many ways to set up your outdoor deck for year-round living. Here’s our top five! 1. Create warmth During the winter months, adding a source of heat such as an outdoor heater, heater panel or firepit will […]

Whittle Waxes has the perfect solution for treating timber in wet areas. Hardwax Oil coatings, that are water repellent, not only water resistant like many other coatings. They are not only lustrous but also slip resistant, durable and non-toxic. These finishes can be safely specified for all residential / commercial projects. Hardwax Oils offer a […]

After multiple requests, we have had Evolution Hardwax Oil, known in England as Treatex Ultra Hardwax Oil,  tested for use with food and liquids. We are pleased to say we passed all tests including some that were not even necessary. We also retested for the suitability of use with children’s toys at the same time. […]

Everything evolves over time – including our products! For over 15 years, our customers have been enjoying the benefits of our Treatex Traditional Hardwax Oils, but many of you will also be familiar with our more recently introduced Evolution Hardwax Oil range. Selling both ranges simultaneously has enabled us to compare all aspects of these […]

How long will Hardwax Oils last? Depending on the floors use and maintenance, generally 5 to 7 years, if not more.  Do I have to re-sand after 5 to 7 years? Generally not, simply clean up and recut the surface and reapply. What is the approximate coverage of Hardwax Oils? Coverage is highly dependent on […]

Now bringing you the Evolution of Object Oil. What is Object Oil? Object Oil is a replenishing oil that nourishes the oil component of your Hardwax Oiled surface. With our Floor Care Concentrate, that adds a layer of protective wax, the two compliment each other in the protection of your already hardwax oiled surface, prolonging […]

Linseed Oil Linseed oil is a clear to yellowish oil obtained by pressing the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum, Linaceae), a plant native to the region extending from the eastern Mediterranean to India. Sunflower Oil This healthy oil will be recognised by cooks internationally. Natural sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil […]

These are complicated and simple questions at the same time but the importance of each of these questions is immense. They are all linked together as you will soon see but I think we need to break it down to be able to start really understanding the effects it has on us and others. 1) […]

Choosing what finish to use on your timber flooring can be tricky. We all want something that looks beautiful and is easy to maintain, but other factors should be taken into consideration. This chart on the link below will give you an idea of what are the pros and cons of each type of coating. […]

Understanding Colourtones It’s important to understand that CUTEK is a unique penetrating oil system designed to enhance the natural colour and grain of wood. CUTEK is sold as a clear oil which can be used to protect the wood from moisture and moisture related movement such as cupping, warping and splitting. Using just the clear […]

If you are lucky enough to have one, bring that heritage floor back to life and keep that antique character of your floor. This can be done in a few ways, depending on the state of your existing floor. It may have historical character that you don’t want to lose. For example in an old […]

Evolution Timber Colours, for interior use on all timber surfaces. The colours penetrate allowing the timber to keep the natural look and feel. 

We’ve hit the 15 year mark! And are happy to say many of our first clients are still raving about their floor protected with Treatex years ago, and we thank them for their support over the years.

Avoid potential slips and trips with these top safety tips.

Our Natural and Raw Stains are designed to lock in that freshly sanded look.

Top tips for keeping your timber floors looking good all year round.

Why invest in a hardwax oil? Check out some of our top tips below.