Does the tint of the stain make the wood look painted? I have weathered cedar pickets--some are very grey. About 25 years ago, when I applied boiled linseed oil to aged-grey pickets, it brought out the natural grains without a painted look. However, I am opposed to using a toxic product. I am trying to figure out if I should use the PolyWhey in a brownish color or the waterproofer; the challenge is I don't want a painted look, but I also want to revive the aged-grey pickets and restore some natural color. Any suggestions? SAMPLE - Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain, Brackish Brown Wood Stains & Sealers

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Does the tint of the stain make the wood look painted? I have weathered cedar pickets--some are very grey. About 25 years ago, when I applied boiled linseed oil to aged-grey pickets, it brought out the natural grains without a painted look. However, I am opposed to using a toxic product. I am trying to figure out if I should use the PolyWhey in a brownish color or the waterproofer; the challenge is I don't want a painted look, but I also want to revive the aged-grey pickets and restore some natural color. Any suggestions? SAMPLE - Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain, Brackish Brown Wood Stains & Sealers

Status: Open May 01, 2021 - 04:10 AM

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May 02, 2021 - 08:27 AM

The Vermont Polywhey Ext Penetrating Stain is semi-transparent. It is not opaque like paint. It is non-toxic ultra low odor and will perform as good as any oil-based finish if applied correctly. The Waterproofer has no pigment and will not change the look of the wood. It will also not protect against UV like the pigmented PolyWhey product. Do not expect any stain to magically overcome the gray in the wood. The gray needs to be sanded off or at least cleaned with our Rubio Monocoat Exterior Wood cleaner which will remove the gray first. It works very well.