
Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction.​ -Dr. Edward O. Wilson
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At Northwest Shou Sugi Ban we use 100% natural finishes without use of petroleum derived alkyds, dryers, surfactants, polymers, or biocides.
Our oiled finishes are a penetrating blend of pure plant oils - 100% Tung Oil (derived from the nut of the tung tree) and food grade citrus oil (extracted from orange peels), nothing added. Our non-toxic finish soaks deep into the wood rather than forming a surface film, enhancing color, stabilizing the surface, and providing breathable, water-resistant protection with very low VOCs.
Note: While technically our finishes do contain naturally derived VOCs from citrus oil, we avoid all petroleum solvents and synthetic binders, resulting in a low-toxicity, plant-based system that deeply penetrates the wood.

TRADITIONAL SERIES (Deep Alligator Char)
DEEP CHAR
(UNOILED)
Full Yakisugi burn with a thick, textured carbon layer. Left natural for a black appearance and a sheen that changes in the light. This will slowly weather to a silvery patina over time
1x6 starting at $4.25 per linear foot
TRADITIONAL SERIES (Deep Alligator Char)
DEEP CHAR
BLACK
(OILED)
Deep char stabilized with a dark tung/orange oil blend. This produces a rich, jet-black tone with reduced sheen and reduces potential rub-off, giving enhanced durability while maintaining the traditional alligator texture
1x6 starting at $5.20 per linear foot


ARCHITECTURAL TIMBER SERIES (Brushed)
ARCHITECTURAL DARK
Lightly brushed to reveal grain while retaining a dark, charred character. Finished with dark tung/orange oil blend for a smooth, refined surface and deep charcoal tones
1x6 starting at $5.65 per linear foot
ARCHITECTURAL TIMBER SERIES (Brushed)
ARCHITECTURAL
WOODLAND
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Heavily brushed deep char to expose
natural wood grain and texture. Finished
with dark oil for warm, earthy tones that
highlight the contrast between char and
wood fibers
1x6 starting at $5.95 per linear foot
