Question 1

What is the shelf life of this stain? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

I'm trying to match an existing stain on wood that has water damage without re-staining the non-damaged areas. Can two colors be mixed to obtain a closer match? The color seems to be between Autumn Red and Acorn Brown in Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 3

I used the Exterior Whey Stain on a raw wood window box (and will do another one as soon as I receive the next quart). Should I oil them again with this same stuff next year, or any time in the future? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 4

Can this be used on wooden cutting boards ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

does anyone have pictures of different stain colors used? trying to decide for my garden View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

Can you use one can of acorn..let it cure..then go over with clear? I don't want it too dark. Thanks View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Can this be used on top of a previous stain provided you clean and scrape away any peeling stain first? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Does this come in just clear for the outside of a raised cedar bed? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

can this be used on outdoor steps? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

I am in Atlanta, and we are having our deck and swing set power washed and stained by our favorite painter. He uses Sherwin Williams but I am looking for something safe, especially for the swing set for my kids. What product do I need and what is the price? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 11

Best guess from multiple contractors is our front porch flooring is red cedar. It is not painted and is not sealed. I scrub it annually and would like to protect it. Also, it has a beautiful, deep, rich reddish color when wet. It would be nice to see that color when dry. I don't want to track the product into the house. What product would you recommend? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 12

I have a one-year-old cedar wood fence. I'd like to put a non-toxic clear stain on it to protect it from age discoloration. I don't want toxic chemicals leaking into my garden beds. Any suggestions? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 13

We recently bought a house with a wood front gate. It appears to be quarter sawn yellow pine. Whatever was used as the initial stain is now flaking off. You can rub your hand across the surface and it comes off down to the bare wood. This is the side of the gate that gets the afternoon sun. From what I have read, the PolyWhey Penetrating Exterior Stain seems to be the best choice. I have a couple of questions though. Will this stain work as stated on yellow pine? Can the stains be tinted as the Acorn Brown is not dark enough? Is there a darker color? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

I just bought a planter stand that is made of meranti wood treated with teak oil. What would be best to protect the planter stand from water and sun? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

What would you recommend to seal cedar wood on a child's outdoor playhouse? I want to keep the natural color of the cedar. A couple spots have faded sitting outside for a couple months, not sure if we should use a clear or a color that would match the cedar (if available). View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 16

Can I apply the Vermont Natural Coatings stain over AFM Safecoat DynoSeal? Or stain it first with Vermont, and then DynoSeal? it's for a raised garden and I want to stain all outside boards but also coat the inside. What is the best temperature to apply both products? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 17

Do you have a recommendation on the best non-toxic (safe for humans, pets and environment) sealer/protector for a new outdoor redwood deck? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 18

Can the Vermont Natural Coating Stain be used under the SafeCoat AcriGlaze coating? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 19

I am in Atlanta, and we are having our deck and swing set power washed and stained by our favorite painter. He uses Sherwin Williams but I am looking for something safe, especially for the swing set for my kids. What product do I need and what is the price? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 20

I'm concerned about getting two coats in while keeping the product wet. Is this hard to do? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 21

Does this product resist mold and mildew? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

I painted a gourd with dyes & then coated it with an acrylic clear coat. I didn't like what I painted afterwards & painted the poly whey coat on outside to make it shiny to see if that helped. No. Other than it did it's job of coating & shine. I'd love to be able to paint over it all & not waste the gourd. Can I paint with acrylic paint over the dried poly whey product? If so I plan to coat that after with the poly whey product. I like it very much! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

We are planning on staining an unfinished office desk made of parawood. What is a safe (green/eco/bio) material to use? Also, how much stain/paint is needed for a desk of size 24 in x 48 in (and height of 30 in)? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

Should I seal the underside of untreated deck boards? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

I am reviving a medium sized wood swing set. How many gallons would you recommend for two coats? Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Do you carry this in the Garden Green color? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Is this safe to use for a raised garden bed that will be planted with vegetables? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 28

What would you recommend to seal cedar wood on a child's outdoor playhouse? I want to keep the natural color of the cedar. A couple spots have faded sitting outside for a couple months, not sure if we should use a clear or a color that would match the cedar (if available). View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 29

I have an oak entertainment center that I am converting to a chicken coop where it will remain outdoors. Since pets will be in close proximity I'll need a non-toxic, no-VOC, weatherproof sealer to apply to the entertainment center. I think the unit is unfinished. It measures 28x65x53 and I'll need enough to cover the inside and out. There are a lot of options for sealers on your website. Could you help me narrow it down? How many coats are necessary? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 30

For the exterior cedar floor of a catio (enclosed outdoor space for my cats), would the waterproofing or penetrating stain be a better option? I am not sure how much the cats will claw at the floor or raised sitting shelves and want to have the safest space for them. I don't expect them to shred the wood but, they will no doubt wallow on it. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

We have a new cedar fence that we want to seal. We want to keep it natural. Which would be the best product to use. We were thinking of using the Caspian Clear Poly Whey but with no UV protection, why not use just the clear waterproofed? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Is this stain safe for seating - for an exterior bench? Don't want folks to stain their clothes from sitting on it. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

I'm looking for a water based stain that is low on toxicity for use on bird and bat houses ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Would this product be safe for a Bearded Dragon Enclosure? Under heat lights? With a dragon. On sanded maple plywood. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

What is the process when this needs to be renewed? Will it need to be sanded again? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

How often do I have to reapply this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

Does the golden cedar stain/sealer provide UV RESISTANCE on raw cedar? I have allowed it to cure and dry out and now I am ready to seal the rough cut cedar pergola. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Does this leave a polyurethane like hard finish or natural wood feel like a penetrating oil (like AFM safecoat penetrating oil for example)? Also would using a roller on rough sawn siding work ok? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Just built new raised beds- can I stain right away? or do I need to wait couple months before staining? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

How much of this exterior stain is in a sample? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

Would this be safe to use on the exterior of a garden bed that already has soil and plants in it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

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? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

I am looking for a stain for my front door. Would this be a good and easy option? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 44

Is this considered a semi-transparent stain? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

How long will the finish last? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

I wondered if you could recommend a sealer for a wood picnic table for children? Want clear. View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 47

Do you make custom colors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

We are painting a couple lake decks. Want to make sure this stain is safe. The wood is weathered. We will power wash wood first. How do I apply?Do I need to sandpaper?how many coats?Do I need to topcoat?Also, where to buy? Thank you,Mary View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

Do you have to wipe the stain? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Can I use this on vinyl floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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