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As of July 1st, 2024, our company is operating under the new name KANSAI HELIOS Kemostik d.o.o.

The magic of snowflakes dancing in the sky always fascinates and awakens the child within, especially in the days leading up to Christmas and the New Year. In a few simple steps, with material that should be easy to find in any home, you can conjure up a little bit of that magic in the … Continue reading How to make a snow globe? →

August 2022 – Do you want to flawlessly polish your oldtimer? Or finally polish the chrome handles or the stove in the kitchen to a shine, the brass candlestick, or even the cutlery? With PUROL polishing paste, this is an easy job.

 July 2022 – Some of you have probably already encountered a situation when the clasp of your favorite piece of jewelry broke off, a large knot was created on the chain, a stone fell off a ring or earrings, and the like. Damaged pieces of jewelry end up in the trash or are kept in some remote drawer for months, if not years before we finally decide to take them in for repair.

June 2022 – Surely you have already noticed a cork board in some specialized store that sells products for home decoration, creation and the like. At first glance, brown cork boards of different dimensions seem quite boring, but they can still be used in different ways.

May 2022 – Did you know that an average person sleeps 26 years of their life? To some of you, this might sound like a dreamy idea, right? What is even more surprising is the fact that you spend a staggering seven years of your life trying to fall asleep. This sound more like a nightmare.

April 2022 – Most average doors in a house or apartment are quite light and even fragile compared to doors with a more massive core. The former have, for the most part, hollow cores that can be damaged very quickly in a moment of carelessness.

March 2022 – The Easter holidays are just around the corner and the smell of freshly baked goodies will soon be wafting out from homes. A marvellous Easter tradition, in addition to painting eggs and baking ‘potica’ (a sweet yeasted bread), is making an Easter wreath.

February 2022 – Two important days are coming up; Women’s Day and Mother’s Day. This year, you can surprise your better half, mum, or grandma with a greeting card that you make yourself or with the kids.

January 2022 – Most people prefer a white wall for their home, as this light and airy look matches almost any style of interior design. Sometimes though, white can make walls look too simple and even cold. Luckily, there is no need to repaint the whole room to create a different feel.

The authorities in Europe are again adopting stricter measures to secure health, safety and welfare of the citizens as the situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak deteriorates. In line with that also at HELIOS we are further intensifying our organizational response.

December 2021 – The festive season is here! If you haven’t yet decorated your home and Christmas tree, we have an idea that is both easy and cheap – making your own Styrofoam Christmas ornaments.

November 2021 – In the lead up to the festive holidays, many of us will be feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of buying gifts for friends and family.  We often forget one of the most wonderful holiday traditions – sending greeting cards to family members, friends and acquaintances. Instead of buying cards this year, you can make them yourself or together with your children.

October 2021 – Although the tiles are solid and have a long lifespan, sooner or later we find tiles in certain places that are cracked or slightly chipped. Replacing damaged tiles can be an expensive or often a time-consuming project, sometimes even a combination of both. Fortunately, there are affordable options for repairing tiles in a way that they look just like new.

September 2021 – The children have already sat at the school desks and classes are in full swing. When we remember our school days ourselves, we certainly first remember the subjects we enjoyed and could hardly wait for them to show up on the schedule. One was definitely fine art, where we drew and created all sorts of things. One of them was a collage.

August 2021 – In times of heatwaves, even those of us who are not keen on using air conditioning wish we had it. When we do not want or cannot currently afford a central air conditioner or the entire air conditioning system, we can overcome the worst heat with an individual air conditioner.

July 2021 – Each of us has a piece of furniture at home that already needs substantial maintenance or even a repair. Whether it is a wobbly chair or table, a drawer that is stuck, or a piece of wood veneer that has fallen off the furniture surface, the repair is usually easier than you think.

June 2021 – The season of weekends spent at sea has already begun, and the time of the main summer holidays will soon start. Many of us have an inflatable boat on which we spend beautiful moments at sea or lake in the summer. Before each season, it is recommended to check the suitability of the boat already at home, and thus avoid inconveniences on holidays.

May 2021 – Cork floors are environmentally friendly and warm under our feet, and they are nothing like the funny orange cork tiles from the 70s, which have been peeling off the corners. Their glue sometimes failed, and the tiles peeled off, giving the cork a bad reputation. For a long time now, cork has been something completely different.

April 2021 – From April 1, the new KANSAI HELIOS Group Management Board has been performing its function. Four executive directors joined their strengths to support the growth strategy of the KANSAI HELIOS Group.

April 2021 – While most shelves are attached to the wall using electric hand tools and mounting brackets, a less commonly used method can also be used: gluing.

March 2021 – The use of all types of wood materials has increased significantly with the development of industry. Today, our ecological and sustainable awareness also contributes to their greater use. As a result, the demand for wood adhesives has also increased.

February 2021 – We are slowly saying goodbye to winter and are already looking forward to spring. Because of the pandemic, we are still mostly tied to our homes, and therefore here and there tempted to change and enrich our home a bit. We can do this ourselves with a small financial investment.

January 2021 – Floor coverings are applied to the lower, structural layer of the floor. They are made of textile, felt, resin, rubber, wood, or other natural or artificial substances. They provide comfort, durability, safety, and decoration. Most often, they are the last detail that significantly affects the overall impression of the room.

December 2020 – At HELIOS, true stories are based on real-life moments. In this year’s issue of True Colours magazine, we are proudly presenting our efforts we have put into development of innovative products and processes that present the future of our industry.

November 2020 – The time when we are limited to our apartment or house due to Covid-19 is perfect for doing house repairs that we have been putting off for months, if not even years.

October 2020 – As a part of Kansai Paint, one of the world’s leaders in the paints and coatings industry, HELIOS represents their European centre of excellence. Driven by progress, innovation and care for the environment, we strive for a common goal, that resides upon values, shared throughout and by all members of Helios group – to offer excellent products that meet the high criteria of future quality and contribute to a responsible, more connected and greener world.

September 2020 – Even if you are living in a newer house or apartment, it can happen that the bathroom needs refreshment. Usually, we want to make a quick update, especially if we rent an apartment, or in case we intend to rent or sell it, as well as if we know that we will not be renovating our bathroom in the near future.

August 2020 – Do you have a metal door or fence in your garden or balcony that has already started to rust and now it is time to renovate it? Autumn is the perfect time for that kind of job.

July 2020 – If you are a passionate DIY master, or you are professionally dealing with different materials, there is no way you can avoid the question: which glue is right?

June 2020 – Window and doorframes are made of materials such as wood, aluminium, steel and plastic. The use of polyurethane foam in filling the gaps and for the installation of windows / doors can significantly reduce the cost of work and increase its insulation capacity.

May 2020 – When you sit down on the couch in the evening with a cup of hot chocolate in one hand and a good book in the other, you are ready for a pleasantly warm evening in the shelter of your living room. Warmth. An empty cup of hot chocolate. You turn the page in your book. And yet you feel uneasy…

April 2020 – It is springtime, this year also the time we spend in isolation. It is usually used for work and repairs in your home. It does not matter if you are a DIY master or an absolute beginner, when spring fever will kick in, you will probably want to roll up your sleeves and make your home as nice and comfortable as possible. The question is, where to start?

At HELIOS, we are daily monitoring developments regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and implementing various preventive measures aligned with the recommendations of state institutions. Below please find the latest updates, measures and guidelines related to the topic.

March 2018 – Neostik sales force is on the field all the time and they have detected new opportunities for sales so we prepared two products, which are already in stock for orders.

August 2017 – Past six months have been really challenging for Kemostik. Having started as a manufacturer and supplier of adhesives we evolved into a partner for comprehensive solutions of gluing, fixing and sealing. Three new product groups were launched, completing our product portfolio.

February 2017 – Since 1960, when we first produced the most widely known rubber adhesive, Neostik offers a wide range of adhesives for domestic and professional use.