Natural oils / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Non-toxic food safe natural wood finishing oil for counters, floors, decks
Paints, finishes and natural coatings

Natural wood finishing oil is non toxic too

...natural and non toxic wood finishing oils and products designed for exterior use that are suitable for staining and protecting decks, fences and exterior wood furniture.  Another alternative for natural wood finishing oils are by Prato Verde and can be found here in the Ecohome sustainable product directory. I've even ...

Paints, finishes and natural coatings

Choosing Safe Paints and Reducing VOCs

...natural metal oxides are used to add colour. Rather than flaking like paint, colours tend to fade over time so it’s common to re-apply it every 5 years or so. Limewash is commercially available, or can be made at home using traditional recipes, see the links provided below. If you want to find a recipe for home made na...