Wood finish / 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

...wood floor finish, but the majority of them are high in VOC's which are detrimental to interior air quality and health. For this reason non-toxic wood floor finishing oils are gaining in popularity. There are a lot of benefits to oiled floors, especially with softwood which are prone to damage - it's very easy to touch...

Interior solid pine door
Doors and trim

Interior home finishing - How to create healthy and sustainable homes

...wood saves resources by using otherwise waste wood for building purpose Jointed wood refers to smaller pieces that are machine-grooved and glued together. They are strong, and enable the use of smaller pieces of wood that have limited use. Pros: They are cheaper than solid wood, last a long time, use post-industrial ...