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PHT

13/11/2007 1:44 PM

What finish?

I am refurbishing a high chair. What I need is recommendations for a
finish. I need something safe if the baby is teething and bits on the
wood. I don't want to use paint of any kind. What do you suggest?

Paul T.

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tom

in reply to PHT on 13/11/2007 1:44 PM

13/11/2007 7:14 AM

On Nov 13, 6:44 am, PHT <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am refurbishing a high chair. What I need is recommendations for a
> finish. I need something safe if the baby is teething and bits on the
> wood. I don't want to use paint of any kind. What do you suggest?
>
> Paul T.
>
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Shellac. Tom

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DonkeyHody

in reply to PHT on 13/11/2007 1:44 PM

13/11/2007 7:21 AM

On Nov 13, 7:44 am, PHT <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am refurbishing a high chair. What I need is recommendations for a
> finish. I need something safe if the baby is teething and bits on the
> wood. I don't want to use paint of any kind. What do you suggest?
>
> Paul T.
>
> --
> The only dumb question, is the one not asked
>
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A high chair needs to have a finish that can stand up to repeated
washings and disinfectants. Waterlox is tough as nails, thin enough
to wipe on, and like Leon said, safe after drying.

DonkeyHody
"Never kick a pulling mule."

FF

Ferd Farkel

in reply to PHT on 13/11/2007 1:44 PM

13/11/2007 9:36 AM

On Nov 13, 8:44 am, PHT <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am refurbishing a high chair. What I need is recommendations for a
> finish. I need something safe if the baby is teething and bits on the
> wood. I don't want to use paint of any kind. What do you suggest?
>
> Paul T.
>
> --
> The only dumb question, is the one not asked
>
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Tung or shellac. Both are used for food packaging.

Sb

"SonomaProducts.com"

in reply to PHT on 13/11/2007 1:44 PM

13/11/2007 11:40 AM

Yes, it has been proven that "nearly" all film finishes are non-toxic
when fully cured. However, if you want to be very safe you can use
this product from General Finishes http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=752.
The manufacturer makes a specific claim of food safety and non
toxicity. It is an easy wipe on type finish and very durable. I used
it on some Sushi boards (Gita), the little wood platters with the cool
sliding dovetail legs and it has held up well in a commercial
environment where they get washed all the time. It seems about as
tough as poly. I had some drips and had a bitch sanding them out.


On Nov 13, 5:44 am, PHT <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am refurbishing a high chair. What I need is recommendations for a
> finish. I need something safe if the baby is teething and bits on the
> wood. I don't want to use paint of any kind. What do you suggest?
>
> Paul T.
>
> --
> The only dumb question, is the one not asked
>
> http://www.USENETHOST.com100% Uncensored , 100% Anonymous, 5$/month Only!

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PHT

in reply to PHT on 13/11/2007 1:44 PM

13/11/2007 11:41 PM

Thanks to all for the finishing suggestions.

Paul T.
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>
> On Nov 13, 5:44 am, PHT <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I am refurbishing a high chair. What I need is recommendations for a
>> finish. I need something safe if the baby is teething and bits on the
>> wood. I don't want to use paint of any kind. What do you suggest?
>>
>> Paul T.
>>
>> --
>> The only dumb question, is the one not asked
>>
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Bob W

in reply to PHT on 13/11/2007 1:44 PM

14/11/2007 2:19 AM

On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:42:49 -0800, Larry Blanchard
<[email protected]> wrote:

>On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:44:55 +0000, PHT wrote:
>
>> I am refurbishing a high chair. What I need is recommendations for a
>> finish. I need something safe if the baby is teething and bits on the
>> wood. I don't want to use paint of any kind. What do you suggest?
>>
>Shellac is approved for use on food (i.e. M&Ms). While it may not be as
>tough as some other finishes, it's easily repaired by just wiping on
>another coat.

Actually, you can just wipe it with denatured alcohol for minor
repairs.

BA

B A R R Y

in reply to PHT on 13/11/2007 1:44 PM

13/11/2007 8:32 PM

On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:21:27 -0800, DonkeyHody
<[email protected]> wrote:
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>A high chair needs to have a finish that can stand up to repeated
>washings and disinfectants. Waterlox is tough as nails, thin enough
>to wipe on, and like Leon said, safe after drying.

I third the Waterlox.

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"Leon"

in reply to PHT on 13/11/2007 1:44 PM

13/11/2007 2:53 PM

Most any varnish is safe after it has cured.


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>I am refurbishing a high chair. What I need is recommendations for a
> finish. I need something safe if the baby is teething and bits on the
> wood. I don't want to use paint of any kind. What do you suggest?
>
> Paul T.
>
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Larry Blanchard

in reply to PHT on 13/11/2007 1:44 PM

13/11/2007 12:42 PM

On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:44:55 +0000, PHT wrote:

> I am refurbishing a high chair. What I need is recommendations for a
> finish. I need something safe if the baby is teething and bits on the
> wood. I don't want to use paint of any kind. What do you suggest?
>
Shellac is approved for use on food (i.e. M&Ms). While it may not be as
tough as some other finishes, it's easily repaired by just wiping on
another coat.


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