![]() OsmoĪ well-known worldwide brand, OSMO stains alone are low odor but they are meant to be used with the top coat of Polyox Oil. I do a deep review of linseed and tung oil in a dedicated post. Legally linseed is zero-VOC, but it does give off natural volatile compounds. (Note that on floors, they recommend the final coats are done with the mix that has pine oil). This is my top choice if you want something pure and don’t need many color options. Tried and True premixed oil and pigment stains went on beautifully. This is the most natural option, with no solvents or additives. Tried and True has a pure polymerized linseed and pigment mix with nothing else added. I really like this brand for both low odor, performance, and color options. They claim zero VOC, though the MSDS does indicate some VOCs. It comes in 40 different colors including lightening shades like greys and whites. Out of the oil finishes this is the easiest to apply because you only need one coat. I have used it and review it in more detail in this post. ![]() It does have a drier, the Part B, which smells like a solvent. It’s significantly lower odor than pure linseed. We don’t know a lot about what’s in it other than (modified) linseed and wax. Rubio is a low-odor modified linseed oil finish with many color options. If you do want a stain, I prefer the oil and stain in one options: 1. Linseed is typically used.īeeswax can also be used in the final coat for extra protection if desired.Įach oil in the section above will tint the wood to some degree, so you should test for the look you want to achieve – you might find that you don’t need a stain at all. If you don’t have oxblood on hand, no problem, you can seal your earthen floor with any of the hardening oils we talked about under wood finishes. I discuss this more in the posts on sealing in toxins since this finish is great at sealing in offgassing and odors. (If it’s not available on Amazon, try Walmart) If you want to buy it ready-made, Zinsser makes one they claim is only shellac and alcohol. Regular (waxed) would be used for some applications. It does come in a synthetic formula as well, so be sure to check which type it is. Natural, de-waxed shellac, would be the purest choice for most projects. Shellac can be used on many indoor surfaces, including floors, toys, and furniture. Shellac, in the purest version, is just the natural flakes of the resin produced by a beetle, and alcohol. Shellac is a resin and one of my top picks for many different purposes. This finish is certainly one of the safest and healthiest options for wooden toys, butcher block countertops, and other food-contact surfaces. Make sure it’s refined hemp oil (made for a wood finish) as opposed to the edible oil from the grocery store. ![]() If you do well with those oils, they are better suited for hardwood floors. Tung oil is the most durable, followed by linseed oil. It’s not the most durable of the wood finishes compared to linseed and tung oil and that’s why it’s not used on floors. If you order it directly through their website you can get 10% off with code mychemicalfreehouse. I used the Milk Paint brand and was happy with it. Hemp oil is the only ingredient in the Milk Paint Company and the Homestead House brands. I would test for your own sensitivities (and allergies) by buying a small amount first. It does have a light aroma, which I would consider pleasant. I used hemp oil on all the interior wood in my chemical-free tiny home. Hemp Oil is often my top choice for an all-natural drying oil for wood (but not floors) due to how mild and safe the odor is. Upon purchase, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Lastly, an overview of stone and concrete sealers and where you can use each of the non-toxic brands in this category. Next are exterior sealants, a category that is almost always higher in VOCs than their interior counterparts, these are the healthier options. An overview of those sealers is included. A notoriously difficult surface that needs a smooth and durable coating without added toxins or VOCs.Īnother way of looking at sealers is not just as a protector against water and stains but to seal in an offending chemical or odor. Then an overview of clear zero-VOC water-based wood varnishes – some of these are durable enough for floors and others are only for furniture or walls.Ĭabinet paints are next. Natural waxes are sometimes used with oil finishes and so those follow.īut what about if you want to add a stain to the wood? Onto looking at both non-toxic water-based wood stains and natural oil stain finishes. I’m starting with oil sealers for wood because these are the only totally pure and natural options. This post is my overview post on sealers.
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