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

...woodfinishingoil can even be used on childrens toys © Livos Kunos is an impregnatingwoodoil that acts as a dye, sealant and finish; 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 ...

...wood. Cedar and larch are local, very durable and resistant to rot. This process can also be done with other commonwoods such as pine, hemlock, maple or oak and is the perfect finish to the exterior of a variety ofwoodframing materials . How carbonizedwoodfinish is made:Wooden boards are burnt on each side,...

...wood但绝大多数都是挥发性有机化合物，对室内空气质量和健康有害。For this reason non-toxicwoodfloorfinishingoils 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. Plywoodis us...

...woodrefers to smaller pieces that are machine grooved and glued together. They are strong, and enable the use of smaller pieces ofwoodthat have limited use. Pros: They are cheaper than solidwood, last a long time, use post-industrial material, don't contain harmful glues, and they can usually be found somewhat ...

...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...

...finishingwithwoodif you omit applying a finish. 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. When finished, engineeredwoodwill look like any other hardwoodfloor. ...

...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...

...woodsheds, bed frames, chairs and tables etc. Companies that accumulate them are often relieved if you come take some - but be certain to double check that pallets and palletwoodare safe by understanding pallet labelling for toxicity here . And last but not least, reuse household waste wherever possibl...

...wood’ or ‘patina’ and only adds value I figure when antique markets open again. If there is anything you neglected to teach your kids over the years that you may feel a little guilt about, now’s the time to do it. Folding laundry, doing dishes, cooking, baking, cleaning, repairing, building… take advantage of the t...