Answer
Mar 31, 2023 - 02:00 AM
No, this is a paint, not a stain. Use Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain. It is a low-odor, durable, element-repelling, semi-transparent stain and topcoat for the outside of raised garden beds, wood siding, decks, fences, furniture, and other outdoor wood surfaces. It may be used on new, pressure-treated and weathered wood (pressure-treated wood should sit for 6 mo to a year before application). Keep in mind, cedar can be a tricky wood. I've had woodworkers tell me it can take up to 7 or more years to totally stop releasing/emitting its tannins. They say to let cedar sit an entire year, at least, with nothing on it to let the large amount of initial tannins release. These tannins can push any stain/topcoat off the cedar as it's their nature to do so.
