"Wood finishes"

Wood finishes / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Wood and organic materials

All about wood

...wood comes from a sustainably managed forest, so FSC labelled wood is always preferred. Where to buy wood: Wherever you live in Canada, there is without a doubt wood being harvested not too far away. If you want to ensure your wood qualifies in some sense as 'local', you can start first of all by species selection - c...

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...

Doors and trim

Interior finishing

...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 ...

Flooring and stairs

Eco-Friendly flooring material options for green homes

...wood. Choosing FSC products promotes the market for responsible forestry management. Engineered hardwood floors: Engineered wood is comprised of several layers of plywood forming the core of your flooring, with a top layer of hardwood. When finished, engineered wood will look like any other hardwood floor. Pros: Sol...