Wood finish/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...woodfinishing oil can even be used on childrens toys © Livos Kunos is an impregnatingwoodoil that acts as a dye, sealant andfinish; it bonds with the interior of thewoodbut continues to let it breathe. This helps preserve the natural beauty ofwoodand enhance the grain and colour. As far as durability ...

...woodfinishBl© Matsu Accoya Designer Studio DB © Shou-sugi-ban carbonized multi-toned used for interiorfinishing © Zwarthout.com Japanese carbonizedwoodfinish, Shou sugi ban by Resawn Timber Co. Japanese carbonizedwoodfinish, Shou sugi ban - modern black f...

...woodfloorfinish, but the majority of them are high in VOC's which are detrimental to interior air quality and health. For this reason non-toxicwoodfloorfinishing oils are gaining in popularity. There are a lot of benefits to oiled floors, especially with softwoodwhich are prone to damage - it's very easy to touc...

...woodveneer plywood© Columbia Forest Products PlywoodPlywoodis most commonly found as a 4 x 8' panel that is made from thin sheets ofwoodveneer that are bonded together using phenol formaldehyde glues, although certain manufacturers are leading the way with formaldehyde-free plywoodproducts. Plywood是我们…

...wooddoors Pros: There is no glue, they're sustainable, durable and natural. They can befinished naturally with oils or paints. Cons : They are more expensive than the other door types cited above. And despite the fact that we are surrounded by forests, a lot of ourfinishedwoodproducts are made in China, with C...

...woodmaterials, there are other durability and air quality issues with MDF and other engineered building products. Solidwoodis a very difficult place for mold to form, but it becomes increasingly easier the more processed awoodproduct is. And while these products constitute an excellent re-use of natural material...

...finishing withwoodif you omit applying afinish. One thing is for certain - when the work is complete, it will be quicker and easier to clean below awoodceiling than one with drywall, mud sanding and painting. Stainingwoodceilings: If you are interested in the look ofwoodbut would like to mix up the look ...

...wood. Choosing FSC products promotes the market for responsible forestry management. Engineered hardwoodfloors: Engineeredwoodis comprised of several layers of plywoodforming the core of your flooring, with a top layer of hardwood. Whenfinished, engineeredwoodwill look like any other hardwoodfloor. ...

...woodfloor again, something that you mop or vacuum once a week. Floor preparation, the first step to the perfectwoodfloor Before attempting the refinishing of awoodfloor, know what you're tackling first. Is your floor old floorboards that have been covered with carpet? Are they good enough for sanding and finis...

...finisha coffee table'. Or perhaps more aptly entitled, 'how to kinda refinisha coffee table and kill an afternoon'. After 8 years of my son Finn sitting at the table playing with Lego, drawing, eating or creating dented patterns in it by bashing it with a fork, it needed a little love. Finn suggested we get a new o...

...woodfiber and fiberglass to name three) and each will have their own benefits, drawbacks, carbon footprint and embodied energy through manufacturing, so even the greenest of the green will have some measurable impact. It takes energy to save energy, and manufacturing insulation is arguably one of the more noble things...