Angelwings Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Hi, I have a home made playstand I'm looking to use this varnish on: https://www.lakelandpaints.co.uk/testers-special-charts/woodstainshed-and-fence-matchpots/ I've emailed them to ask if it's safe for parrots and they insist it is, saying: Quote hi - its entirely non toxic for birds, fish, mammals etc and toys (EN71/3/95) compliant ingredients acrylic copolymer acrylic thickener PPW wax water preservative MIT pigments - various UV stabiliser defoamer oil silicone defoamer Is this definitely safe for use on a playstand? Thanks in advance! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Why use varnish in the first place, its not needed on wood that is intended for birds to be standing on, the varnish could make it more slippery for your bird. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I would steer clear of the varnish too no matter what they say. Raw wood is best. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoow Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 If you have any doubts I wouldn't use it. If the play stand is for indoor use then I don't think you need to varnish it...? Your bird will probably want to remodel the playstand by chewing parts of it, so I probably wouldn't run the risk, just in case. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelwings Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) The playstand was, unfortunately, made with differing shades of wood (it was made quite a long time ago) so it's not the most attractive item. As it's going in my lounge it would be good to even it out with some form of varnish but obviously not at the expense of using dangerous chemicals. That varnish in the OP has been the closest I could find to an all-natural varnish safe for animals as well as for young children. The guy insists it is completely safe but just wanted to see if anyone here knew if any of those ingredients could be detrimental. Oh, and I did ask about the slippery factor - the guy said it's more akin to a wood stain texture wise, absorbs into the wood a lot and doesn't leave a shiny slippery surface. Edited September 3, 2018 by Angelwings 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 As I always say, when in doubt err on the side of safety, it could possibly be safe but who wants to risk their beloved companion's life on this one man's statement, besides it is probably going to be chewed on and possibly some ingested, so what it is not the best looking thing, your bird will put her own touches on it perhaps. If your bird plays on it and enjoys it then its the best looking item in the house IMO. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytness Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 No varnish is safe for parrots. You can always vet wrap the area upon which your parrot will be standing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) I would not take a chance on any chemical finish on the stand it would be awful to find out too late that is was not safe when your bird becomes ill or worse. So what if the woods are not uniform it is a study in color and surface designs. if you cannot live with that then how will you feel about your bird taking chips and chunks out of the various woods? You can wrap areas with vet wrap. jute rope. cotton rope or hemp. Hang toys and treats as well. It is meant to be an entertainment center for birds right? When you live with parrots it can be difficult to have anything stay "nice". Edited September 6, 2018 by Greywings 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelwings Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Thanks for the replies all, I'll avoid using varnish on the stand. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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