The Power of pH Neutral Cleaning Products: The Ultimate Guide

Discover the remarkable benefits and effectiveness of pH neutral cleaning products. Learn how these eco-friendly solutions can transform your cleaning routine and provide a healthier, safer, and more sustainable environment.

The natural choice for Natural Timber

Oil coatings for Timber are experiencing a resurgence as popular alternatives to traditional high gloss solvent-based polyurethanes for floors, especially where house owners are looking for a natural look on their floors to complement the natural beauty of the timber used.

A Guide to Natural Decking Materials: Choosing the Right Option for Your Project

In Australia, various types of natural timber deckings are commonly used for outdoor spaces. Treated pine is a cost-effective option that is treated to resist rot and termite damage. Hardwood deckings, such as Jarrah and Merbau, offer durability, natural beauty, and resistance to pests and decay. Bamboo decking is an eco-friendly choice known for its sustainability and resistance to insects and decay. Each type of decking has its own unique features, benefits, and aesthetic qualities to suit different preferences and requirements.

Customer Favorites: Discover Livos' Top 5 Best-Selling Products

Livos, a renowned German brand, has been at the forefront of this movement for over 30 years. We've consistently produced eco-friendly, all-natural products that excel in various home applications, from woodworking to interior design. Discover Livos' top-rated eco-friendly products, perfect for your home and woodworking projects.

From Palette to Pattern: The Creative Influence of Flooring Color

When it comes to designing a space, one element that often gets overlooked is the color of the flooring. Flooring isn't just a functional aspect of interior design; it's a canvas for your room's overall aesthetic.

Spark creativity and safe playtime for kids with Livos natural options

From vibrant finger painting experiences to keeping toys clean and offering safe makeup options, Livos product ranges for kids are designed to elevate playtime while ensuring peace of mind for parents. Let's explore how SALIS, LANON, and VIDA can inspire imagination and provide a secure environment for your little ones.

Preparing for and Cleaning Up After Wall Painting: What You Need to Know

Why linseed is so popular for flooring finishing products?

From mane century ago, people have used linseed oil to protect and maintain the exterior and interior floors/ furniture. Linseed oil is used as a protective surface for timber and concrete floors. It is also a good ingredient in paints, varnishes, and stains. Undoubtedly, Linseed oil is one of the most favourable finishing solutions for flooring in the world. Moreover, the applications of linseed oil are also suitable for soaps, inks, cosmetics, etc.

So why you should choose products from linseed oil to protect your floors?

Cedar Wood Flooring - Things you should know to protect and maintain your floor

Cedar wood is a softwood which is a great idea to use in areas that do not have a lot of traffic like bedrooms. Cedar wood can give you a relaxed, comfortable and cozy feeling which can improve your sleep. This is also a great option for people who are looking for environmental solutions and is more affordable than other materials. However,  as a softwood, Cedar is more prone to scratches, dings and dents from pets, furniture, etc. 

Living Building Challenge compliant!

Living Building Challenge compliant.

The Livos Kunos natural oil sealer fits the bill.   The VOC emissions and content of the oil has been independently tested, measured, confirmed and accepted. Confirmation of no red list chemicals present in the product and the full list of ingredients are openly declared.

Staining concrete naturally

The Ardvos is truly a Universal oil and is suitable for all types of timbers as well as concrete floors. A natural oiled surface once cured is easy to maintain and develops a warm and luscious sheen to the surface while providing full protection from everyday living.

For concrete floors, mixing in 5-10% of the Vindo natural gloss paint provides the floors with a different but still transparent tint. From the very popular white (keeping the colour as if untreated) right down to blues and reds, there’s an option for everybody! The pores trap the pigments without creating a painted effect.

Non toxic paint colours byLivos

Creating a healthy home.

RRemember, no smell does not necessarily mean non toxic!

Creating a healthy home for your family is not difficult to do. Livos products are plant based, breathable and completely natural with a full ingredient disclosure which means no nasties. An added benefit is they are vapour permeable, which means breathable.

Safe on kitchen surfaces

Livos have an oil to cater for all needs, including tables and benches, whether timber or concrete!

The Kunos countertop oil #243 is a heat resistant, certified food safe, completely natural coating that can be used in domestic situations as well as commercial. Even safe enough to put on a teething ring.

Prepared and treated correctly, timber can give an added warmth to the “heart and soul” of a home. Timber is soothing, a natural substrate and it should be treated with a natural coating to maintain its tactile feel and breathability. Applying a synthetic coating is like wrapping it up in plastic.

Sustainable and ecofriendly from inception to completion.

There is a lot of time spent on discussions, design and sourcing of materials but often that is where it stops, be it a house design or furniture piece.

Why go to the trouble of sourcing FSC certified timbers or reclaimed timber to then apply or specify a synthetic/water-based product? Whether creating furniture, treating joinery, even timber or concrete floors for that matter, there is a natural penetrating oil to suit. Natural here meaning based on renewable raw materials, less process and a full ingredient disclosure.

The Livos natural oils are becoming increasingly popular with furniture makers, joiners and wood turners/hobbyists alike. The oils provide a beautiful, natural lustre to any surface, whether timber, veneer or ply. The non-offensive smell and the fact that it’s completely nontoxic and food safe allows it to be used anywhere from kitchen cabinetry, tables, chopping boards even to teething rings and children’s toys.  

Durability on timber and concrete floors

The Livos penetrating oils are suitable for all types of substrates, from timbers, ply, OSB, even concrete and porous stones. In internal as well as external situations. These natural oils are easy to maintain, rejuvenate and develop a warm and luscious sheen to the surface while providing protection from everyday living.

The oils have the additional benefits of being good for your health as they only contain 100% natural sustainably harvested ingredients, making them great for our environment. Every product has a full, readily available ingredients list so you can make a fully informed choice.

The Advantages of Natural Coating Systems from Livos

A sustainable home is not always a healthy one.

By using the Livos natural products, you can achieve both.

Why Livos? The advantages are many.

• Provide economical, sustainable and environmentally friendly options to synthetic coating systems.
• Are suitable for a range of surfaces, both internally and externally, in domestic situations or commercial sites.
• Provide excellent coverage, quality and ease of rejuvenation long term.
• Made from natural and renewable raw materials. Livos is the world’s first manufacturer of natural paints. Suitable for use by Professionals, craftsmen and private consumers.
• Nontoxic, no harmful chemicals. The health of the individual and applicator is a top priority.

Cork is a truly renewable raw material

Cork is a truly a renewable raw material in the full sense of the word. It comes from the outer layer of the cork oak, which is peeled every 10 years or so, and then it rebuild itself to completely new again. When the cork granules are mixed with natural glue resin, the result is a true 100% natural product. Cork is becoming popular again due to the material being durable, insulating, soundproof, foot warm and also easy to maintain. Synthetic coatings used when sealing cork tiles often contain many harmful materials that may cause chemically sensitive people to develop allergic reactions or respiratory problems. The optimal solution, and to stay true to the nature of the material would be to obtain untreated cork, then seal the surface with a natural resin hardening oil such as the LIVOS Kunos natural oil sealer. This sealer connects with the surface and ensures a layer that is water and dirt proof.

Case Study: Repair of white concrete finish

Flooring: The original slab contained a white oxide, was burnished and treated with the Livos natural penetrating oil in the white stain. The combination of the oil/wax/resin mix included white pigments as an all in one product to maintain the white look of the slab.

Untreated, raw or limed look for timber and concrete.

Wanting a beachy look, or the surface to look raw or untreated? Why not, this is becoming an increasingly popular look, especially on ply and concrete. Whilst the clear oil highlights and deepens the colour of the substrate one is working on, sometimes it is nice to keep it in its original sanded and untreated look.

The Kunos white oil is a great alternative and increasing in its popularity for this reason. Not only does it keep the substrate from yellowing, it is completely non toxic, easy to use as well as having an economical coverage rate.

The oil is an all in one stain and sealer combining the benefits of penetrating oils, hardening resins and water-resistant waxes and in the case, white pigments. If using on timber, remember that timber is a natural material and often comes with its own individual characteristics and imperfections.  The oil will allow these natural imperfections to be visible, even after oiling. When using a stain, you need to remember sanding needs to be more exact. Any scratches in the surface left by sanding paper will be highlighted even more. As the oils are penetrating oils, one can also manipulate the intensity of the white by the sanding process.

Natural oils on concrete floors and benches

In Australia more and more, concrete slabs are being used due to the increased awareness of the thermal properties of a slab. As one knows this is most useful and works well where the climate is cool or there is a high temperature range.

A lot of coatings and finishes are relatively new to being applied to concrete, many having only been on the market for a short period of time. This combined with building practices, concrete substrates, deadlines and ones expectations of the final finish can often lead to a disappointing result.

Maintaining Sustainable, Handmade and Antique Wooden Furniture

By now, most of us are aware of the harmful impact that mass produced furniture has on the environment, so it is no surprise to see an increase in people making green choices when furnishing their homes.

Whether we are choosing one off handmade pieces; purchasing from sustainable furniture makers or even recycled and antique furniture, these decisions mean we will be making great choices for the future of our planet, while choosing products that can stand the test of time… with the proper care and maintenance that is!

Essential to the long life of our wooden furniture, is the necessity to protect it from the natural elements; the sun’s harmful UV rays, heat, humidity and water. After choosing a beautiful addition for our home, we want to show it off and use it daily, so we must take good care of it to ensure it lasts. And with the conscious decision to fill our homes with sustainable furniture, we need complement those choices with sustainable products to ensure the proper care and maintenance.

Livos' timber solution for bathroom vanities

Even in Bathrooms, Livos has a solution for timber vanities and storage solutions.

Prepared and treated correctly, timber can add an added warmth to a usually cold looking room. Timber is soothing, a natural substrate and it should be treated with a natural coating to maintain its tactile feel and breathability.

Once a rigid varnish system is compromised, that is the surface is broken, the timber will start to grey off under the coating. This can only be repaired by sanding the entire surface back completely.

Whilst the LINN Bathroom oil #1703 may look like a varnish, the higher wax content provides not only the added sheen and excellent protection from most soaps and moisture, however also allows for the ease of rejuvenation at a later stage.

Timber does not like a lot water and as with any coating, to keep the surface looking ideal, do not let water sit too long on the surface and clean with the appropriate PH neutral cleaner.

As with all Livos products it has a full ingredient disclosure and is economical to use. It can be applied by various means and may also be combined with other Livos products such as the stains to achieve a different look.

Vanity made by Rawk and Wood, a Melbourne based furniture company.

Call us or visit our website for more information or application details.

03.9762 9181 www.livos.com.au info@livos.com.au

Staining and keeping the tactile feel of Timber.

Whether staining ply panels in a new home or changing the colour of a much-loved furniture piece, the Livos KALDET Transparent Wood Stain No. 270 have a multitude of uses on various substrates; such as interior and exterior solid wood, veneers, OSB and Multiplex boards, as well as cabinet interiors and garden furniture.

 It is a transparent penetrating stain that not only allows the timber structure to show through but also does not mask the surface with a plastic non-breathable varnish. Long term, this means the surface will be easier to touch up and rejuvenate by applying another coat when the surface appears dull. 

Mould Treatment

Whether in a new build or older site, home, office or otherwise, mould spores are everywhere. In certain conditions havoc is created. To some it will be no issue at all except that it looks unsightly however to many it could be life threatening.  Whilst one may not be affected by mould, (or a chemical for that matter) now one can very easily become sensitive to it at a later stage.

Livos have an eco-friendly solution for the treatment of mould and fungus. With the new active substance Peroxicarbonconnections which is formed from the available oxygen and fruit acids.

Create a Safe & Natural indoor living environment with Livos Paint - a healthier option

Create a Safe & Natural indoor living environment with Livos Paint - a healthier option

• Full ingredients disclosure
• Ingredients have no chemical processing
• Made from renewable and highly abundant ingredients
• Ingredients that reduce carbon emissions
• Are vapour permeable... breathable
• Full gloss enamel that looks and performs like solvent based paint but no nasty chemicals
• ZERO or LOW VOC wall paint and tints
• Pleasant smell

Conventional paints may harbour less odour yet continue to omit harmful toxic emissions for long periods of time. Livos Paints do not emit toxic fumes, are safe to use, safe to recycle and have excellent quality, coverage and provide beautiful cover.

Avoid unknown health concerns. Use Eco friendly, non-toxic Paints and Tints.