CUTEK® Extreme Stain Samples
CUTEK® Extreme is a high-performance penetrating wood oil and stabilizer designed to protect exterior wood from the inside out while enhancing its natural beauty.
- Each sample contains 1–2 oz. of stain, giving you just enough to test color accuracy and appearance on your wood surface.
- Samples are free, but a $10 shipping and handling fee applies per sample ordered.
- Purchase a 5-gallon pail and apply your sample cost toward that order, up to a $15 discount per customer.
- To claim your credit, enter your sample order number in the Order Notes section at checkout for a refund within 3–8 business days.
CUTEK® Extreme Stain Samples – Try Before You Buy
Each CUTEK® Extreme sample contains approximately 1–2 oz. of stain—just enough to test a small section of your wood surface for color accuracy and appearance.
How the Sample Program Works
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Choose as many colors as you’d like. Use the dropdown menu above to select your stain color, then click Add to Cart. Color swatches are displayed at the bottom of the page for reference.
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Samples are free, but shipping is not. We charge $10 per sample to help cover shipping and handling costs.
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Get your money back when you order! If you decide to purchase a 5-gallon pail of stain from our site, you can apply your sample cost toward that order—up to a maximum $15 discount per customer/household.
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Instructions for claiming your credit are included with your sample shipment.
Note: Sample program discounts cannot be combined with other promotional coupons.
How to Claim Your Sample Credit
To redeem your sample credit:
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Place your 5-gallon stain order on our website.
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During checkout, enter your sample order number in the Order Notes section.
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We’ll apply your sample credit to your payment method (credit card or PayPal), typically the next business day.
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Refunds usually post within 3–8 business days.
A few things to note when applying your CUTEK® Pre-Mixed Samples:
The samples are provided at a double strength of CUTEK® Colortone – one coat with the sample will represent the color intensity of two coats at single strength, or one of double strength.
The test area or piece of wood should be bare, clean and dry, before applying, having the wood in the same (or close) condition as the project will be for the full application will provide the best conditions for the color selection. Sanding smooth wood with 80 grit sandpaper will help provide a good color result, ensure it is wiped free of dust before application. Sanding is not necessary on rough or textured surfaces.
Knead or massage the package well in order to blend the CUTEK® Colortone with the CUTEK® Extreme oil, as settling of the pigment will occur.
Starting with a small amount and spread the sample as thin and evenly as possible, brushing it over the sample area or piece of wood so as not to over apply. Each Pre-Mixed Sample will cover approximately 2 square feet, on new smooth wood – apply as close to that spread rate as possible.
The initial application of the CUTEK® Extreme oil will enhance the natural colors and grain of the wood (it will have a ‘wet look’) which will shine through the CUTEK® Colortone, as they are transparent, and it will have an oily sheen. As the oil penetrates into the wood the wet look will fade down, and you will be left with a matte finish.
Choosing a sunny area to test or place the sample in will help with the penetration/drying process. Typically, the surface will be dry in 3-5 days, but allowing
