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arvo

Joined: 04 Dec 2006
Posts: 3321
Location: Somerset

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 14 8:50 pm Post subject: Stuka / Chalet Interior Varnish
We have built a Chalet/Stuka for HelpX-ers to live in. It is wood. We have insulated it inside and nailed a hardwood skin over. What eco-friendly woodstain/varnish can we paint the inside with? Preferably something that doesn't stink so we can paint it in a day without gassing one of its residents. Any thoughts collective brains of Downsizer?

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 45697
Location: yes

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 14 9:11 pm Post subject:
greenest and one of the more robust would be boiled linseed oil,proper decorators merchants have 5 ltr pots at a reasonable price(compared to hardware stores etc ) tis a bit smelly for a few days but it is non toxic( ish) as there are no solvents you can add some "dryers"which will reduce the setting/smelly time but will stain some woods esp oak or other high tannin timbers

Mistress Rose

Joined: 21 Jul 2011
Posts: 15676

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 14 8:20 am Post subject:
To me boiled linseed continues to smell for ages.

chez

Joined: 13 Aug 2006
Posts: 35934
Location: The Hive of the Uberbee, Quantock Hills, Somerset

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 14 12:50 pm Post subject:
I love the smell - it reminds me of the putty we used to use to glaze the greenhouses; a constant memory of my father. I'm pricing some up now . Thank you, both.

Rusticwood

Joined: 01 Dec 2009
Posts: 2154
Location: All over the South West

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 14 3:19 pm Post subject:
You could also try Danish oil

arvo

Joined: 04 Dec 2006
Posts: 3321
Location: Somerset

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 14 8:09 pm Post subject:
Isn't Danish oil lovely, but completely flammable?

Rusticwood

Joined: 01 Dec 2009
Posts: 2154
Location: All over the South West

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 14 9:47 pm Post subject:
cloth used to apply it could but dry flat or put in water after use to stop the risk

gardening-girl

Joined: 25 Feb 2009
Posts: 6024
Location: Somerset.

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 14 11:19 am Post subject:
Howbout paintingit? The Little Green Paint Co does good eco paint,in lovely colours.

chez

Joined: 13 Aug 2006
Posts: 35934
Location: The Hive of the Uberbee, Quantock Hills, Somerset

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 14 12:43 pm Post subject:
I'm a bit worried that if we paint it and then it is empty for a little bit, the paint may peel off? I'm going to put a microburner in there - but obviously that will only be used if we have a guest.

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