Monday, September 29, 2025
With the new Legno Smart Oil from ADLER, it is now even easier to design wood in the most beautiful tones and to develop and implement harmonious colour concepts. Wood is so beautiful. And so versatile.
Whether it’s a side table, cabinet front, parquet flooring, or wall cladding, wood brings unmatched warmth and sophistication into the home. Spruce, oak, walnut, and other timbers create a rich design palette. ADLER, Austria’s leading lacquer manufacturer, now makes the design process simpler and more flexible than ever.
With the release of Legno Smart Oil, ADLER continues to push the boundaries of surface treatments. Available in tones such as Fortuna, Kronos, and Artemis, this new generation oil offers rich colour depth and protection — in just one coat.
Designed for Durability and Style
Legno Smart Oil is a 2K high-solid oil, offering robust surface protection for both residential and commercial applications. The formula enhances wood grains, while also improving durability and water resistance. With its easy, single-application method, it’s ideal for high-traffic surfaces like parquet and furniture.
The oil is also sustainable — made from natural ingredients and safe for indoor use. The colourless version of Legno Smart Oil enhances the natural tone of oak and other light woods without masking their grain. The result is a finish that’s both authentic and durable.
Inspiration Times Three
To inspire designers, architects, and homeowners, ADLER has created three unique interior mood boards. Each showcases how wood elements in coordinated tones can transform a space.
“The ‘Crimson Flame’ collage makes a strong statement and shows how differently the same wood species can appear: A round oak tabletop was given an intense, dark brown look with Legno Smart Oil in the color ‘Artemis’ – and that’s not all! With just one application, the new 2K high-solid oil guarantees long-lasting, high-quality protection.”
This bold setup is perfect for luxurious living rooms. Parquet flooring treated with the colourless oil maintains the oak’s raw elegance. A third element, stained with Arova Flex in Gneiss and coated in Bluefin Unistar G10, adds a deep grey tone. The look is completed by a concrete-effect surface using Concrete Effect Daiquiri and Bluefin Top Antiscratch G10.
Accents are carefully selected: wine red (“My Heart”), bold black (“Alpine Chough”), and a rich green (“Mountain Pine”) from the ADLER Alpine Selection. Metallic details from the Brilliant Metallic range add an extra dimension.
Twilight of the Gods
The “Arctic Dawn” mood board brings in Nordic elegance. Cool, subtle, and minimal.
“The ‘Fortuna’ shade of Legno Smart Oil gives the oak kitchen front a cool, understated look.”
A darker walnut, enriched with Arova Classic in “Dark Walnut”, offers contrast. The pairing is visually striking. A modern concrete texture—created using Bluefin Pure-Concrete, a water-based spray system—adds a minimalist touch.
Finishing the look are the Alpine Selection shades “Hüttenzauber” and “Bergsee”, delivering subtle accents of colour.
On the Right Track with Rustic Trail
The third concept, “Rustic Trail,” is rooted in the trend towards natural, earthy design.
“The oak parquet, oiled with Legno Smart oil (which also makes it wonderfully slip-resistant), blends perfectly with the walnut, which is protected by the Bluefin Softmatt water-based varnish while still maintaining its untreated appearance.”
A deep black spruce window, finished using ADLER’s Aquawood Diamond, brings the outdoors in. Colours like “Mistletoe” and “Motherwort” from the Alpine Selection offer a fresh botanical edge.
A Legacy of Innovation
“ADLER – Colour flows in our veins.”
With around 730 employees, ADLER is Austria’s market leader in varnishes, paints, and wood preservatives. Founded in 1934 by Johann Berghofer, it is now managed by the third generation under Andrea Berghofer.
Each year, 21,000 tonnes of varnish are produced at its Schwaz, Tyrol facility and distributed to over 30 countries. Subsidiaries operate in Germany, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
ADLER’s approach is rooted in sustainability and innovation. The company is actively committed to climate protection and continuously works to improve its ecological footprint. All products are developed with a focus on sustainable living environments.
The Smart Choice for Designers
Legno Smart Oil is a forward-thinking solution that fits modern design needs. It supports contemporary interior trends while honouring the natural character of wood.
Applications include flooring, wall cladding, furniture, kitchen cabinetry, and windows. It simplifies surface finishing and opens endless design possibilities.
Designers in the UK, Germany, Austria, and across Europe now have a smart, sustainable solution to elevate interior wood projects.
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