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Raised bed non toxic paint/varnish/stain

Ally trial and errorAlly trial and error Posts: 9
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I am planning to paint my raised beds black with a non toxic paint/varnish/stain.

I have searched on line with no success. Is anyone aware of such a product.

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I believe @Obelixx   uses something non-toxic on her raised beds ... I've tagged her so hopefully she'll see this and pop in to help :)

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  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    In the past I have used cuprinol garden shades and Johnstone  on mine. Plants all growing well.  On trellis I have used masonry paint watered down a bit and finished with decking oil no problems with climbing plants.
    Here on the fences and trellis I used ronseal fence paint as it comes in 5l tubs no problems.
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Have a look at charred cladding. I think they burn it then apply an oil to seal it.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • purplerallimpurplerallim Posts: 5,287
    We used Wicks own water based wood stain. We always line a raised bed too.
  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053
    I've used Butinox on fencing and trellis. Expensive but does not need recoated for about 8-10 years. I find Cuprinol needs redoing after about 2 years.
    'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
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