Natural wood finishes / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

90 year old red pine refinished with zero VOC floor oil
Paints, finishes and natural coatings

How to find a healthier wood finish

...Natural oils (linseed or tung oil) Natural oil finishes come from renewable resources, like flax seeds and tung tree nuts. Floor oils are not generally as durable as polyurethane finishes, but are much more natural looking as they age, and they are much easier to repair. Lacking the hardened coating of polyurethane, th...

Refinishing hardwood floors, top tips for sanding wooden floors DIY
Flooring and stairs

Refinishing hardwood floors or wood planks, top sanding tips

...wood floor finishes for hard wear and low VOC  Choosing eco-friendly flooring materials that last Natural wood finishing oils, how to choose and use Choosing safe and natural paints and finishes Find more about green home construction and reap the benefits of a free Ecohome Network membership here.