Application of Livos Oils on Plywood
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The information set out below in respect to the preparation and application of LIVOS oils and safety information is based on many years of experience applying these oils on various surfaces in commercial and domestic locations. If these instructions and suggestions are followed you should have a quality surface finish. However, no responsibility can be accepted where we have not supervised or applied the oils. By following some recommendations, the life of your low maintenance oil treated surface is prolonged.
The penetrating Livos oils are a blend of natural oils, resins and waxes. Correct application creates a beautiful durable surface and allows ease of rejuvenation at a later stage.
PREPARATION
Generally, there is no sanding required with ply however the surface should be clean and dry. If rough, or marked, an even, light sand may be beneficial. Do not sand too finely. 150-180 grit is enough.
APPLICATION
1st Coat
Depending on the project, one may cloth it on, use a paintbrush, roller or even spray. Stir the oil well. Saturate the surface with the oil. There must be a wet oil film on the surface. If oil is absorbed earlier, add more oil. After 15-20 minutes of saturation time (depending on temperature and humidity), remove any excess oil from the surface. The areas can feel greasy but not wet or tacky.
2nd Coat
The surface should be dry. If not, not enough oil was wiped off, leave an extra day if need be. For an especially smooth and heavy-duty surface, cut back the surface with a polishing pad or a blunt paper. This is to flatten the wax crystal in the oil and not due to fibres sticking up.
Apply a second thin coat, either in the same way as the first coat or it can be buffed in with a machine. Less oil is used for this coat. Again, wipe off excess oil.
Depending on the surface requirements, absorbency and the type of ply, a third coat may be applied the following day, if so, only a minimal amount of oil is applied.
For glued crosscut wood or wood veneers, with a minimum of 0.5 mm after sanding, the 1st coat is to be applied very thinly, and the wet film to be removed after 5 minutes. For glued crosscut wood or wood veneers, with a surface coat of less than 0.5 mm, the KUNOS is not suitable.
CARE & MAINTENANCE, and REJUVENATION
REGULAR CLEANING
Do not use the surface for 24 hours and avoid water totally for the first 4 weeks.
Recommended is 5 ml (1 tsp) of Livos TRENA PH Neutral Cleaner #556 (Concentrate) in 5 litres of water. Avoid higher concentrations. This is a mild and effective cleaner, leaving the oil layer untouched. Alternatively, place a few drops of Trena in a one litre spray bottle, dilute with water and spray lightly. Dry with a cloth.
REJUVENATION
If or when the surface looks matt or dry, apply a thin layer of the original oil used or the Kunos Maintenance Oil #1862. Wipe on; then wipe off excess after 10 minutes. It is recommended not to use the surface for 12 hours. Keep any unused oil and decant into a smaller container.
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16 Federation Road (28-42 Smeaton Avenue) Dandenong South Victoria 3175
Ph. 03.9762 9181
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