Whittle Waxes is among the first Australian companies dedicated to promoting premium natural oils and waxes for the protection and enhancement of all timber surfaces for nearly a decade. In an increasingly environmentally aware market place, consumers, designers, builders, and floor coaters are far more demanding of products that enhance and at the same time are healthy, sustainable and ecofriendly. Whittle Waxes now has polishers, flooring suppliers, timber companies, architects, designers and specifiers all enjoying the benefits of our high quality products. Hard waxes are predominantly manufactured in Europe and therefore comply with the EU standards for VOC emissions, environment and sustainability. Traditional formulations are being constantly optimised, representing state-of-the-art manufacturing and usage characteristics while nano-technology is already used in specialist wax coatings including water blockers. These advancements will play a prominent role in the continuing development of hard waxes. The Whittle Waxes range is made exclusively by PNZ, Germany’s premier manufacturer of ecologically based natural coatings, conditioning and cleaning products. Whittle Waxes has been proudly representing Treatex products for almost a decade now. Treatex is a forward-looking, professional company in the floor finishing market with over 50 years of accumulative experience. Our aim is to ensure that your wooden floor receives optimal treatment when using Treatex products. This contributes to the durability and healthy appearance of the wood. By carefully selecting the raw materials they use and employing high-quality production methods, this ensures that their products are ecologically sound for humans and the environment as well as effective and easy to use. We continue to conduct extensive research in new products and maintain a close eye on international developments to ensure the best products are available for the Australian market. Our products can be applied to interior wood surfaces (floors, stairs, kitchen worktops, tables, furniture) as well as cork, linoleum, terracotta, natural stone, porous concrete, unglazed tiles, and in damp rooms including the bathroom, kitchen and laundry. Hardwax oils with high coverage rates can cover up to 20 – 30m2 per litre depending on timber species. It is an easy 2 coat application, which can be rolled, brushed or sprayed on, making it easy to apply to any surface. The surface may be used with care after 24 hours after the second coat. Developed to meet the specific requirements of Australian timbers. Our products are durable and easily maintained, When cared for properly, you will not need a second full coat for approximately five to eight years. During, in which they are replenishable with a simple maintenance coat. For small repairs the hardwax oils are spot repairable, no need to re-sand your whole floor to repair or replenish. Hardwax Oils provide the perfect solution for a broad range of applications for all timber species, parquetry, cork or bamboo. Hardwax oils are not only lustrous but also slip resistant, durable and non-toxic. These finishes can be safely specified for all residential or commercial projects. Whittle waxes have a range of oils and Hardwax coatings that are ideal for commercial applications, as they have dedicated maintenance regimes and many are replenish able simply with buffing a maintenance coat onto the floor. Potentially this means the floor will never need aggressive sanding again, particularly important in Heritage buildings and areas of high foot traffic that may be open 364 days a year. Maintenance can be done at night, is non-toxic and manageable with the resident cleaning company. Being water resistant, dirt resistant, anti-static. The perfect solution for timber in bathrooms, kitchens as they are also anti-bacterial, food and toy safe. Manufactured and processed with the least possible risk to humans and the environment. They are also recommended for those prone to allergies, making them without reservation the ideal finish for hospitals, nurseries, schools etc... Because they are micro-porous it allows the timber to breathe, which means climatic changes are accommodated. As there is no water in the product they do not “grain raise” on application. The full body finish, doesn’t creating a skin, so each board can move individually without the concern of edge bonding. They will not flake, blister or peel. They beautifully enhance the grain of the timber, and tend to be non-yellowing. Choosing a safe finish is essential for a clean, healthy interior environment and for the health of you and your family. Our products contain no pollutants and minimal amounts of the least aggressive solvents available. Hardwaxes are a combination of natural oils and waxes, made with sustainable raw materials including linseed oil, sunflower oil, jojoba oil, beeswax, carnauba and candelilla wax. We have found that the information given to the public about VOCs often misunderstood. In reaction to this misconception we have researched and put together a straight forward document called Understanding VOCs and toxicity. We hope it will be as interesting for you to read as it was for us to document. You can find this on our website in the information center as well as other interesting sections on our website. We want to be as honest and transparent to consumers and the trade about the products that are introduced to your home or commercial premises. Whittle Waxes is among the first independent coating importer to list all the ingredients on our Whittle Waxes containers as well as on our web-site and our technical instructions and are committed to providing the best timber care and protection without having a harmful impact on your health or the environment. For more information or to see how we can help you contact us today!!