Pastmybest Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Hi everyone, I'm moving to Oz in February and I'm trying to decide what to do with a piece of furniture. It's a new (only 2 months old) triple bunk bed made of solid pine wood. I think it's untreated so, in principle, I can't take it. Is it an option to treat it myself before shipping it? or should I just make it easy for myself and get rid of it? Also, if I risked taking it untreated (but declared) and they inspected it and was ok, what happens? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 It may not be varnished or painted but it will be treated in some way. Unless it really is raw wood with bark attached! We had ‘unfinished’ wood and had no issues. They are not overly concerned with wooden furniture bought from European retailers. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastmybest Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 10 hours ago, rammygirl said: It may not be varnished or painted but it will be treated in some way. I've sent an email to the manufacturer to check this, thanks! It doesn't feel "treated" to me, but it may well be. I'll update this thread when I find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 4 hours ago, Pastmybest said: I've sent an email to the manufacturer to check this, thanks! It doesn't feel "treated" to me, but it may well be. I'll update this thread when I find out. 4 hours ago, Pastmybest said: I've sent an email to the manufacturer to check this, thanks! It doesn't feel "treated" to me, but it may well be. I'll update this thread when I find out. Uness it is raw wood, with no treatmwnt at all so it still looks like part of a tree trunk, or you bought it in southeast asia and shoipped it straight home, you are fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastmybest Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Hi, I thought I had already posted the reply from the manufacturer but I can't see it here now so posting it "again"(?). They replied: "The finish is untreated, the product has been kiln dried to kill all species of bugs. It is just a natural timber. However you will need to seek clarification with the country, We only use FSC certified timber. " So it was originally treated for bugs, but not sure this counts as "treated" for Australian authorities as bugs could have got in it after that if there were any wood borer bugs in my house. Any thoughts? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 You are over thinking this. The answer to the untreated wood question on the form is “no”. Woodworm is another matter, treated or untreated wood with visible signs of worm (tiny holes) must be treated. Unlikely you have this. Same with feathers in duvets etc. they are treated and fine. The peacock feather picked up from the wood isn’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unzippy Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 We brought this - "un treated" wood shelving, no issues at all. https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/storage-furniture/shelving-units-systems/ivar-shelving-unit-pine-spr-69251345/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Again this is treated but unfinished. All timber in European furniture including sofa frames has been treated in some way before use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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