Refinishing Floors or Furniture? Try Non-toxic Wood Stains

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Joyce Benson   2 Comments |
Tag(s): Green Furnishings

There’s nothing more green than re-using what you already have.  But if your old wood floors or furniture need a “face-lift”, you can get a new, beautiful finish by using non-toxic wood stains. First, start by stripping the old paint or stain using products that don’t compromise the environment, both indoors and out.  Then, use one of the durable eco-friendly stains that are on the market today to enhance the warmth and richness of wood.

  • AFM Safecoat DuraStain uses natural mineral pigments, not dyes, and is formulated without formaldehyde and other toxic ingredients.  It is virtually odor-free and available in 7 colors.  This product is also a recipient of the Scientific Certification System’s Indoor Air Quality Gold certification for achieving the most stringent indoor air quality objectives in North America.
  • BioShield’s Wood Stains are solvent-free, water-based and contain zero harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds).  These products are available in 18 colors, including natural wood hues, as well as colorful accents.
  • The Sinan Company’s line of Natural Stains are all-purpose, tinted top-coat type of stain finish, mainly for open-pored outdoor vertical wood protection, and also for interior cabinets and furniture.

In a future post, I will cover eco-friendly wood finishes, sealers and waxes.

photo courtesy of doityourself.com

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2 Responses to “Refinishing Floors or Furniture? Try Non-toxic Wood Stains”

  1. Refinishing Cabinets Refinishing Floors or Furniture? Try Non-toxic Wood Stains : = Green … « on March 27th, 2009 11:22 pm

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  2. colleen on March 28th, 2009 1:05 pm

    You should look at UltraMax stain and finishes by UGL. Water based, very “green”, economical and unique colors.

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