Question from darfalfa
My husband and I are making a harvest plank table for our kitchen from pine planks. I really want a rustic, hand scrubbed look, but I also need to darken or stain the wood, ideally to match our kitchen cabinets. I’ve been reading a lot about a product called “DuraStain” for the actual staining, then perhaps using a “Salad Bowl Finish” product to seal the wood. However, many of these products claim to be non-toxic once cured and food safe, however, they cannot be sold in California. Please keep in mind that I have a 2 1/2 year old son, which is why I’m looking for a “safe” product and in turn the reason I’d like to protect our table from spills, and accompanying mischief. Any help would be appreciated in navigating my way through these products. Thanks.
Debra’s Answer
Hmmm…if they are nontoxic and food safe, they should be able to be sold in California.
Readers, what are your suggestions?
