Why is it important to choose the right wood coating?

When choosing wood coatings for timber surfaces that may come into contact with animals, it's important to avoid certain types of coatings that may pose health risks to your pets.

Here are some coatings to steer clear of:

• Polyurethane – which often contains harmful chemicals such as VOCs that can off-gas and pose health risks to animals.
• Varnishes – which typically contain solvents and chemicals that can be toxic to animals if ingested or inhaled.
• Oil-Based Paints – which often contain harsh chemicals and solvents that emit strong odours and fumes, which can be harmful to pets when inhaled.
• Stains or Treatments with Toxic Additives – many wood stains or treatments contain toxic additives, preservatives, or pesticides which can pose health risks to pets.

Safe wood coating for horse trailers and stables

Our Evolution Hardwax Oil (for interior surfaces) and Bangkirai Exterior Oil or Teak Oil (for exterior surfaces) are the safe, hard-wearing wood coatings trusted by horse owners and used in stables and trailers across the country, including professional yards such as at Flemington Racecourse.

Why our Hardwax and Exterior Oils are safe wood finishes for horse stables and trailers:

• Non-toxic and Animal-safe: Their non-toxic formulation ensures a safe environment for horses. They are certified food-safe products, so even if a horse were to chew on the coated wood, he or she would not become sick.
• Long-lasting Protection: With exceptional water resistance, these safe wood sealants are also very durable, safeguarding against moisture damage and extending the lifespan of wood surfaces.
• Eco-friendly and Natural: Derived from sustainable materials, these eco-friendly wood sealants enhance the natural beauty of wood. Evolution Hardwax Oil is available in 4 sheens and can be used in conjunction with 10 colour stains.

Choose animal-safe timber protection for your horse floats and stables.

For stables that are under cover, as well as other interior timber surfaces such as the inside of stables and horse floats, choose Evolution Hardwax Oil.

For any exterior timber surfaces choose Bangkirai Exterior Oil or Teak Oil.

Bee-safe wood finish

Beekeepers need to be sure that the wood coating they use inside their hives will not have any adverse effects on the bees due to potential issues such as toxicity, residue transfer or altering the temperature of the hive.

Bees are known to chew on wood, especially in hives where the wood is starting to rot. A non-toxic, water-repellent wood coating is required to prevent rot without harming the bees.

Why our Evolution Hardwax Oil is a safe wood coating for inside beehives:

• Non-Toxic and Food-Safe: Its non-toxic formulation means it preserves wood without posing any harm to bees or their habitat.
• Micro-porous: It allows the timber to breathe, so is unlike paint or varnish which create an impermeable barrier that may affect temperature regulation and humidity levels in the hive.
• Durable protection: It is long-lasting and hard-wearing meaning once applied you won’t have to bother the bees again for as long as 5 to 7 years.
• Kind to the environment: Made from natural ingredients, it is the eco-friendly sealant for beehives, offering protection while minimising environmental impact.

Choose the natural beehive wood treatment that is kind to bees and the planet.

Safe timber protection for dogs

We love our dogs but we all know what they can be like! Even our best-behaved furry friends have been known to chew wood, cause spillages and scratch wooden floors. Whether it’s your timber floors or a kennel, it’s important to choose a dog-safe wood finish.

Why our Hardwax and Exterior Oils are safe wood finishes for dogs:

• Non-Toxic and Food-Safe: Their non-toxic formulation make them safe for dogs, even if they chew the wood.
• Durable Protection: They are hard-wearing even in high-traffic areas which will help guard against scratches caused by dogs. Some scratches are usually inevitable and these can be significantly reduced with our Wax Polish.
• Water Resistance: They are water repellent which is important when it comes to spills and accidents. The liquid won’t seep into the wood and is very easy to mop up.
• Eco-Friendly Wood Care: Made from sustainable, natural ingredients such as beeswax and jojoba oil, they are eco-friendly coatings that offer protection while minimising environmental impact.

Choose the pet-friendly sealant that won’t harm your dogs, your family or the planet!

For kennels that are under cover, and any other interior timber surfaces, choose Evolution Hardwax Oil.

For kennels that are outside, and any other exterior timber surfaces, choose Bangkirai Exterior Oil or Teak Oil.

Safe timber coatings for cats

Whether it’s your timber floor or a wooden scratching post, make sure the wood coating used in your home is pet-safe. Coatings that contain chemicals can be toxic to cats if ingested or cause allergic reactions such as skin irritation.

Why our Hardwax and Exterior Oils are safe wood finishes for homes with cats:

• Non-Toxic and Food-Safe: They are free from harmful chemicals and certified food-safe, so your feline friend won’t get sick even if he or she licks the wood.
• Protection against scratching: Cats love to get their claws into timber. Evolution Hardwax Oil (on floors or furniture) will provide some protection against scratching. Scratch marks can also be significantly reduced with our Wax Polish.
• Water Resistance and Easy Maintenance: Spills and accidents are inevitable, but clean-up on surfaces coated with Evolution Hardwax Oil is a breeze. Our Floor Care or Furniture Care is a quick and safe way to keep your home clean and hygienic.
• Environmentally Conscious: With natural, sustainable ingredients this eco-friendly wood sealant is safe for your cat, your family and our planet.

Choose the cat-safe wood finish for peace of mind.

For flooring, and any other interior timber surfaces such as scratching posts that are kept inside, choose Evolution Hardwax Oil.

For any exterior timber surfaces choose Bangkirai Exterior Oil or Teak Oil.

Safe wood sealant for bird habitats

When coating the timber inside an aviary make sure you are using a bird-safe wood finish. Coatings containing chemicals can be toxic to birds if ingested or may cause allergic reactions. To ensure the safety of birds in aviaries, it's essential to choose a wood coating that is certified as food-safe.

Why our Hardwax and Exterior Oils are safe wood finishes for bird aviaries:

• Non-Toxic Aviary Wood Treatment: Non-toxic and certified food-safe, these wood treatments are safe for birds, minimising the risk of harmful exposure.
• Durable and water resistant: These coatings are hard-wearing and water resistant meaning they prevent wood rot and extend the life of the aviary.
• Natural Wood Care for Aviaries: They bring out the natural beauty of wood making all the timber in your aviary look beautiful while protecting it from wear and tear.
• Eco-Friendly Timber Protection for Birds: Made from natural, sustainable ingredients, these are safe wood sealants for bird habitats that are kind to the birds and the environment.

Keep your feathered friends safe by choosing a natural, safe wood finish for your aviaries.

For aviaries that are under cover, and any interior timber surfaces, choose Evolution Hardwax Oil.

For aviaries that are outside, and any exterior timber surfaces, choose Bangkirai Exterior Oil or Teak Oil.

Non-toxic wood treatment for rabbit hutches

People often advise against treating the inside of hutches with any kind of coating because they are so worried about their rabbits or guinea pigs chewing on the surface and ingesting harmful substances. This is because most wood finishes and paints are not food safe.

Not treating the inside of hutches means the timber is going to degrade over time. The good news is that Evolution Hardwax Oil is certified food-safe and is therefore completely safe to use on the inside of hutches.

Why our Hardwax and Exterior Oils are safe wood finishes for rabbit hutches:

• Non-Toxic Wood Treatment for Rabbit Hutches: With their non-toxic formulation and food-safe certification, these pet-safe wood finishes will not harm your pets even if they chew on the wood.
• Durable and water-resistant protection: Water spillages, chewing, scratching claws – the timber inside a hutch needs to be protected and Evolution Hardwax Oil is the ideal coating for the job.
• Eco-Friendly Wood Sealant for Hutches: Made from natural, sustainable ingredients, these wood finishes provide gentle care that is kind to your pets and the environment.

Choose the natural, non-toxic wood finish to protect your hutches while keeping your pets safe.

For hutches that are under cover, and any interior timber surfaces, choose Evolution Hardwax Oil.

For hutches that are outside, and any exterior timber surfaces, choose Bangkirai Exterior Oil or Teak Oil.

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