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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

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