Questions, answered
Short answers, with links to the full guides.
Wood and labels
Words such as solid wood, hardwood, veneer, or a wood species in a listing are the maker's description, not ours. We do not check them. Ask the maker what the piece is made of.
EPA says: "After March 22, 2019, composite wood products must be labeled as TSCA Title VI compliant." Check the label and ask the maker.
Finishing
EPA says to "Increase ventilation when using products that emit VOCs" and to "Meet or exceed any label precautions."
Massachusetts' Department of Fire Services says: "The oils in some paints, stains, and varnishes release heat as they dry. If oily rags and applicators are left in a pile, a box, or the trash, the heat can remain trapped and cause a fire that quickly spreads to nearby combustibles." Follow the label and your local fire officials.
Furniture
CPSC says: "Anchoring all furniture with drawers, doors, and shelves to the wall prevents tip-over injuries and deaths." Follow the maker's instructions. Anchor a piece whether or not it is finished.
If a piece is old and painted, it may contain lead. EPA lists refinishing old furniture as a source of lead exposure. This site does not cover stripping, sanding, or refinishing old painted furniture.
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Safety line
General information only. Follow every product label and increase ventilation when you finish, as EPA advises. State fire and health agencies warn that rags used with some oil-based stains and finishes can catch fire on their own: never leave them in a pile, and dry and dispose of them as the label and your local fire officials direct. CPSC says to anchor furniture with drawers, doors, and shelves to the wall. In an emergency, call 911.
