Application of Livos Oils on Timber Floors

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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 timbers in commercial and domestic locations. If these instructions and suggestions are followed, you should have a quality floor finish. However no responsibility can be accepted where we have not supervised or applied the oils. Following some recommendations prolongs the life of your low maintenance floor.

PREPARATION

Any puttying should be completed prior to sanding. Sand timber to 120 to 150 grit. Ensure no sanding marks are visible, especially if working with a stain. Remove all dust thoroughly using a vacuum cleaner. Keep oil at room temperature. Oiling of floors should take place at the end of a project, when all other trades have finished. Do not use or store oil below 12º

- YOU WILL NEED:

• Buffer mop/applicator
• Paint brush for edges
• White pad
• Squeegee (optional)
• Cloths or clean rags for oil removal
• Paint tray (optional)
• Oil
• Air tight sealed container for used rags/pads etc.

***** see safety information *****

APPLICATION

1st COAT

Stir well. If working in large areas, divide into a sized area you feel comfortable with. Using the paintbrush work the oil carefully along the skirting boards and doorframe areas. Using the applicator saturate the surface with the oil. There must be a wet oil film on the surface. If oil is absorbed earlier, add more oil. Be careful not to splash the oil as this could leave permanent marks on stones, walls or skirting boards.

After 20 minutes saturation time (depending on temperature and humidity), remove the excess oil from the timber. This is vitally important as the oil requires oxygen to commence the hardening process. Walk over the oil to the starting point and commence removing from there. Move backwards over the area walked, this will remove the footprints and will not mark the floor surface

Dry around edges with clean absorbent rags ensuring that the timber is touch dry. (Do not forget to dry the skirting boards if oiling was not done carefully. If not dried now, it will dry and mark the boards which only sanding or painting will remove). For large areas, use the large rags underneath a pad under the buffing machine, work across the floor making sure all excess oil is dried off. For small areas (e.g. bathroom) it may be easier to work without a machine. Make sure that there is no oil or footprints left on the floor. Check floor to ensure it has an even appearance. It should feel greasy but not wet. Allow drying overnight with as much access to light and ventilation as possible.

2nd COAT

Note: If cold or very humid it is advantageous to allow an extra day between coats.

Stir well. The next day the second oil coat can be applied, thinly. There is no need for sanding in-between coats. (If using Kunos, it is advantageous to use a white pad to apply this and the third thin coat). Repeat steps as per the 1st coat. Less oil will be used than for previous coat. Again leave the oil on the surface for approx 20 minutes time (depending on temperature and humidity) to saturate before removing excess as before. If left on too long it may start to become tacky. If this happens, work in some more oil to dissolve it again and wipe off.

Leave overnight.

3rd COAT

Stir well. On the third day apply a very thin coat to the floor as above. Do not use more than a table spoon per m².

Remove excess as above. Check the floor from different angles to ensure the floor has an even look with no shiny patches. Do not apply more oil if previous coat is still tacky. Allow a minimum of 24 hours before returning furniture.

The finished floor must not have a thick layer of oil on top of the timber. The oils will impregnate the timber and seal from within, and not by creating a thick layer on top of the timber. Decant any unused oil into a smaller container for future use.

CARE & MAINTENANCE, and REJUVENATION

For a longer lasting finish please request or download the documents at www.livos.com.au .

RENOVATION or FURTHER BUILDING WORKS

*****If this is necessary after floor have been completed*****

Oiling of floors should take place at the end of a project, when all other trades have finished. If unavoidable, place cotton sheets or cardboard (never use plastic drop sheets) on freshly oiled floor for protection. Do not wash the floor in the early stages.

Another option is to apply the final coat of oil once site works are completed. For larger areas pattern paper is an economical option. 70x1.8m rolls can be obtained from Australia Flooring Supplies no. 1300 737 155.

*****SAFETY INFORMATION*****

Always be sure to store cleaning rags, sponges, carpet remnants, etc. that are still wet or even slightly moist with Livos oils in an airtight metal container or in water, as there is a danger of spontaneous combustion caused by the linseed oil in the product. The product alone will not undergo spontaneous combustion.

Livos Australia PTY LTD

16 Federation Road (28-42 Smeaton Avenue) Dandenong South Victoria 3175

Ph. 03.9762 9181

info@livos.com.au