Collarspace Discussion Forums


Home  Login  Search 

If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe?


View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as: Guest
 
All Forums >> [Casual Banter] >> Off the Grid >> If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? Page: [1] 2   next >   >>
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does th... - 6/6/2010 7:28:23 PM   
Toppingfrmbottom


Posts: 6528
Joined: 6/7/2009
Status: offline 		I know the seal does, but how about the stain?Also where do you get food safe sealers for wood products like cutting blocks?And can they be used in conjunction with a wood stain?


< Message edited by Toppingfrmbottom -- 6/6/2010 7:29:22 PM >
Profile   Post #: 1
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/6/2010 7:33:13 PM   
peppermint


Posts: 5171
Joined: 10/18/2005
From: Montana
Status: offline 		You might wish to read this article I found.

http://www.naturalhandyman.com/qa/qasealwoodcountertop.html

(in reply to Toppingfrmbottom)
Profile   Post #: 2
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/6/2010 7:41:58 PM   
Toppingfrmbottom


Posts: 6528
Joined: 6/7/2009
Status: offline 		Thank you pepermint:)

It's pine, not oak, but the article will still be helpful most likely:)

(in reply to peppermint)
Profile   Post #: 3
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/6/2010 7:48:15 PM   
Toppingfrmbottom


Posts: 6528
Joined: 6/7/2009
Status: offline 		He doesn't say why he doesn't recommend staining though.

(in reply to Toppingfrmbottom)
Profile   Post #: 4
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/6/2010 8:04:27 PM   
MsLadySue


Posts: 2254
Joined: 12/18/2004
Status: offline 		From what I read, he mentions that all wood stains are toxic and that's why he says not to stain a wood food preparation surface.

_____________________________

In order for you to insult me, I would first have to value your opinion.
I love it when someone insults me. That means I don't have to be nice anymore.

(in reply to Toppingfrmbottom)
Profile   Post #: 5
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/6/2010 8:05:34 PM   
Toppingfrmbottom


Posts: 6528
Joined: 6/7/2009
Status: offline 		So even if you sealed it well, it's probably not worth the risk?
quote:

ORIGINAL: MsLadySue

From what I read, he mentions that all wood stains are toxic and that's why he says not to stain a wood food preparation surface.

(in reply to MsLadySue)
Profile   Post #: 6
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/6/2010 8:59:58 PM   
littlewonder


Posts: 15659
Status: offline 		think about it. when you're cutting on a wood cutting board the knife will slice through eventually the seal and the stain and therefore into the food. Do you really want to eat toxic stain? I wouldn't. If you really want to stain wood then I suggest googling organic wood stains. There seems to be quite a few on the market these days.

(in reply to Toppingfrmbottom)
Profile   Post #: 7
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/6/2010 9:01:21 PM   
peppermint


Posts: 5171
Joined: 10/18/2005
From: Montana
Status: offline
quote:

So even if you sealed it well, it's probably not worth the risk?


You are using this as a cutting board.  As you cut food items on the board you will cut through the sealer and expose your food to the toxic stain.

I don't think pine is the best choice for a cutting board as pine is soft wood.  It will cut and dent more easily than a hard wood like maple. 


< Message edited by peppermint -- 6/6/2010 9:02:49 PM >

(in reply to Toppingfrmbottom)
Profile   Post #: 8
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/6/2010 9:07:02 PM   
WyldHrt


Posts: 6412
Joined: 6/5/2008
Status: offline 		Peppermint and Littlewonder are absolutely right. 

_____________________________

"MotherFUCKER!" is NOT a safeword!!"- Steel
"We've had complaints about 'orgy noises'. This is not the neighborhood for that kind of thing"- PVE Cop

Resident "Hypnotic Eyes", "Cleavage" and "Toy Whore"
Subby Mafia, VAA Posse & Team Troll!

(in reply to peppermint)
Profile   Post #: 9
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/6/2010 10:04:42 PM   
Termyn8or


Posts: 18681
Joined: 11/12/2005
Status: offline 		I kinda ignored everything else.

You do not stain a cutting board. You also do not use a regular wood sealer like you might on the floor, in fact it's better if you don't seal it at all. It is supposed to made out of the right kind of wood that doesn't need any sealing. You oil it, there are a couple of options there.

It never ever gets immersed in water, you put the water on it and a very small amount of detergent, and rub that and spread it to disinfect, especially if you have cut meat on it. After that you rinse it off with the hottest water you can stand, and then towel dry it vigorously. If it looks dry throw a couple more DROPS of that oil on it, rub it in.

You probably don't even want to hear my method for a cast iron skillet.

Call me crazy, I'm used to it.

T

(in reply to Toppingfrmbottom)
Profile   Post #: 10
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/7/2010 7:17:54 AM   
Toppingfrmbottom


Posts: 6528
Joined: 6/7/2009
Status: offline 		Yeah, you're right. I wouldn't wanna eat stain or come in contact with it on a food item.
quote:

ORIGINAL: littlewonder

think about it. when you're cutting on a wood cutting board the knife will slice through eventually the seal and the stain and therefore into the food. Do you really want to eat toxic stain? I wouldn't. If you really want to stain wood then I suggest googling organic wood stains. There seems to be quite a few on the market these days.


(in reply to littlewonder)
Profile   Post #: 11
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/7/2010 7:28:07 AM   
DesFIP


Posts: 25191
Joined: 11/25/2007
From: Apple County NY
Status: offline 		Don't bother staining a cutting board. Or sealing it with anything other than food safe oils.
Every time you cut on it, you would be scratching away the stain and revealing the wood's natural color. And I'm not sure about using pine, I think it's more likely to impart unwanted flavor to food.


_____________________________

Slave to laundry

Cynical and proud of it!


(in reply to Toppingfrmbottom)
Profile   Post #: 12
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/7/2010 7:34:25 AM   
Toppingfrmbottom


Posts: 6528
Joined: 6/7/2009
Status: offline 		I'll have to check out the cost of maple then:) I'd only be using pine cause I have it and she asked for a cutting board out of the wood I already had.
quote:

ORIGINAL: peppermint

quote:

So even if you sealed it well, it's probably not worth the risk?


You are using this as a cutting board.  As you cut food items on the board you will cut through the sealer and expose your food to the toxic stain.

I don't think pine is the best choice for a cutting board as pine is soft wood.  It will cut and dent more easily than a hard wood like maple. 


(in reply to peppermint)
Profile   Post #: 13
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/7/2010 7:44:02 AM   
Jeffff


Posts: 12600
Joined: 7/7/2007
Status: offline 		Pine is too soft for a cutting board. Most are maple. I would recommend against staining. Sooner or later you are going to cut through the finish too the stain.

_____________________________

"If you don't live it, it won't come out your horn." Charlie Parker

(in reply to Toppingfrmbottom)
Profile   Post #: 14
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/7/2010 7:49:55 AM   
sunshinemiss


Posts: 17673
Joined: 11/26/2007
Status: offline 		... to the stain.

*smooch.

_____________________________

Yes, I am a wonton hussy... and still sweet as 3.14

(in reply to Jeffff)
Profile   Post #: 15
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/7/2010 7:51:16 AM   
Jeffff


Posts: 12600
Joined: 7/7/2007
Status: offline 		Thanks


you whore



smooch

_____________________________

"If you don't live it, it won't come out your horn." Charlie Parker

(in reply to sunshinemiss)
Profile   Post #: 16
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/7/2010 7:54:40 AM   
sunshinemiss


Posts: 17673
Joined: 11/26/2007
Status: offline

_____________________________

Yes, I am a wonton hussy... and still sweet as 3.14

(in reply to Jeffff)
Profile   Post #: 17
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/7/2010 7:57:10 AM   
LaTigresse


Posts: 26123
Joined: 1/15/2006
Status: offline 		What every one else already said. Don't use pine, never stain or use a chemical sealant. Just oil........food safe oil.

_____________________________

My twisted, self deprecating, sense of humour, finds alot to laugh about, in your lack of one!

Just because you are well educated, articulate, and can use big, fancy words, properly........does not mean you are right!

(in reply to sunshinemiss)
Profile   Post #: 18
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/7/2010 8:00:32 AM   
tropicalhoney


Posts: 2133
Joined: 9/2/2009
From: The Beach
Status: offline 		You can use other hard woods - oak, bubinga, purple heart, etc - but soft woods end up putting splinters into your food!

(in reply to sunshinemiss)
Profile   Post #: 19
RE: If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block doe... - 6/7/2010 8:04:20 AM   
Toppingfrmbottom


Posts: 6528
Joined: 6/7/2009
Status: offline 		Yuck to the splinter part.
quote:

ORIGINAL: tropicalhoney

You can use other hard woods - oak, bubinga, purple heart, etc - but soft woods end up putting splinters into your food!

(in reply to tropicalhoney)
Profile   Post #: 20
Page:   [1] 2   next >   >>
All Forums >> [Casual Banter] >> Off the Grid >> If you stain and then seal a pine cutting block does the stain have to be food safe? Page: [1] 2   next >   >>
Jump to:





New Messages No New Messages
Hot Topic w/ New Messages Hot Topic w/o New Messages
Locked w/ New Messages Locked w/o New Messages
 Post New Thread
 Reply to Message
 Post New Poll
 Submit Vote
 Delete My Own Post
 Delete My Own Thread
 Rate Posts




Collarchat.com © 2025
Terms of Service Privacy Policy Spam Policy

0.094