food safe sealer for bamboo counter top?

[kiwi]

I'm looking for a food safe stain resistant and scratch resistant sealer /finish for a bamboo counter top. The one's I've tried aren't stain resistant. Red wine and tea left stains.

[asnor69]

The answer to your quest is here.
http://www.bamboocraft.net/workshop/data/536/thumbs/DSC00150.JPG (http://www.bamboocraft.net/workshop/showphoto.php?photo=1513)
The shines stays even after being washed several times
http://www.bamboocraft.net/workshop/data/536/thumbs/DSC00148.JPG (http://www.bamboocraft.net/workshop/showphoto.php?photo=1511)

No tea, coffee, or other food residue left on this mug

http://www.bamboocraft.net/workshop/data/536/thumbs/DSC00147.JPG (http://www.bamboocraft.net/workshop/showphoto.php?photo=1509)
Cup with the finish

http://www.bamboocraft.net/workshop/data/536/thumbs/DSC00146.JPG (http://www.bamboocraft.net/workshop/showphoto.php?photo=1507)

The material is plant based sealer. Heat resistant up to 200 degrees Celcius, no tea, coffee or any other food residue left. Haven't tried Red Wine yet. Water and fungus resistant. Suitable for outdoor furniture. Dry in 10 minutes after application. Apply through dipping or spraying. Results is a watery like surface finish.The shine stays even after washing several times (not counted as the bamboo mug is a favourite of my little daughter - washed every time after use). Need no gloss finish. Also have glueing capabilities. Also edible - suitable for Kitchen utensils. Sells in 2L, 5L and 20L container.

[jeffreyd00]

just as and FYI, you never mentioned the product name. Would love a hint. :)

[Scott]

Sounds great, I've love to know the product name also. How about when it's used for bamboo in building?

[EarthWyzard]

That does sound interesting. I work in a cabinet shop and just made a butcher block counter top for my home. My employer suggested using a product called "Good Stuff" to seal and protect it. This is an FDA approved surface treatment for food preparation. It comes in a paste form that is rubbed on and dries to a hard shiny surface that is impermeable to moisture. Unfortunately it seems to be a special order kind of product so I don't know where to find it other than a catalog at work. However mineral oil may also be used for this purpose. It does not protect against scratches, but will provide waterproofing after a dozen coats or so and it is food safe. Coat it about 6 times the first day or 2 letting it soak in and feel dry each time. After that apply a new coat once a month. Eventually the counter will reach a saturation point and further applications will only be needed to restore shine. On top of that mineral oil is really cheap and goes a very long way.

[redturtle]

I am also anxious to hear the brand. I've asked around, and came up with mineral oil as the best option to treat and coat wood that is to be used with food.

One method is wiping it on so that it soaks into the pores, then wiping a second layer after it dries (this coats the utensil).

Another method is soaking it for roughly 24 hours. Given that bamboo might be difficult to saturate inside evenly or thoroughly, I am opting for the soaking method, which means buying a gallon or more. I could not find it locally in larger than 16oz (and Home Depot, Lowe's nor Ace carry it). I had to order it online. I found 1 gallon of mineral oil for $28 (after shipping) from a company called STE (can't recall the site...but google STE mineral oil should give it to you).

I'll make a post about how it faired after I get the oil and try it out.

[Derald]

Did anyone ever learn the brand name of the product he was talking about?

[deeboo]

sounds to me like some carnauba wax concoction. no experience with it myself. i only know one of its many uses is as a concrete counter top sealer.

[Derald]

sounds to me like some carnauba wax concoction. no experience with it myself. i only know one of its many uses is as a concrete counter top sealer.

He mentioned a latex from a gourd and he was allusive about not identifying the name. My interest is that I'm preparing to build an outdoor table and chairs from bamboo plywood and I'm looking for a superior finish since it will be out in the elements year round.

So far, my research tells me that exterior tung oil or marine spar varnish are the best finishes.

Thanks for the response!

[humanitarianbamboo]

I have had a lot of success working with Livos products
There is a product Ardvos that I have used very successfully on timber kitchen benches and bamboo flooring.
http://www.livos.com.au/content/view/6/7/

A good friend who runs a reccyled timber yard uses another product
Omos that could also be very appropriate
http://www.thors.com.au/category.php?id=23
:)
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