Zero VOC Exterior Clear Wood Sealer

Vermont Natural Coatings (VNC) Penetrating Water Proofer is a non-toxic exterior sealer for raw wood: wood siding, fences, outdoor furniture, and most other outdoor wood surfaces. It may be applied to pressure-treated wood after a minimum of 6 months. It is not suitable on wood that is submerged, sealed, painted, or below grade.

Penetrating Water Proofer is non-toxic, zero VOC and safe for people, pets and the environment. It has ultra-low odor and contains no biocides, fungicides or anti-microbial agents.

Penetrating Water Proofer is infused with juniper, which is nature’s strongest natural wood preservative. It stabilizes and seals wood from the inside which controls moisture absorption and extends the life of the wood by reducing mold, mildew and decay. Penetrating Water Proofer dries clear and leaves no topcoat, allowing the wood's color to age naturally. (If you prefer a color, please consider VNC Exterior Penetrating Stain.)

NOTE: This is a penetrating water proofer. That means it works by soaking into the wood. If the wood has been previously sealed or painted, it will not soak in and will not perform as designed. Once treated, no other sealers or paint can be applied unless worn off or sanded off.

NOTE: A note on applications on horizontal surfaces such as decks. This product is clear and offers little protection from direct sun. While your deck will be waterproof, it will continue to turn grey and age like raw wood. On southern and western orientations, it will grey in 2-3 years. On northern and eastern expect 3-4 or longer. To protect against UV rays, consider a pigmented Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey Exterior Stain instead.

Apply with brush, paint pad, or spray. Two coats are recommended. Apply the second coat when the first coat is still damp or before it dries. Under normal conditions treated wood will be fully cured in 48 hours. One gallon will cover approximately 300 sq. ft. depending on porosity of wood.

This item description was written by Joel Hirshberg