Question 1

Does sealing a concrete sauna floor off gas later when using the sauna ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

I have cracks (less than 1/8th inch wide) in my ground floor concrete wall. Should I patch the cracks before or after using the sealant? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Does this product resist mold and mildew? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

Can the polywhey stain create a child safe play surface? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

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 6 ´years ago

Question 7

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

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 6 ´years ago

Question 9

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 6 ´years ago

Question 10

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 6 ´years ago

Question 11

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 5 ´years ago

Question 12

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 5 ´years ago

Question 13

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 6 ´years ago

Question 14

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 6 ´years ago

Question 15

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 6 ´years ago

Question 16

can this be used on outdoor steps? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 17

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

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 5 ´years ago

Question 20

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Can this be used on wooden cutting boards ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

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 9 ´years ago

Question 23

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 6 ´years ago

Question 24

What is the shelf life of this stain? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Does this product still use nano particles? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

What kind of finish does this dry to? Matte, satin, gloss? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

What is the difference between this product and Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Water Proofer other than the fact that this one is a stain too? I have 2 uses: (1) Raised bed box made out of cedar and (2) pressure treated lumber that will frame lattice. Thanks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

I have a few unopened containers of this stain. I have been waiting for the right conditions for a long time to finish staining my fence, Realistically, how long can I keep this product and still be able to use it? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 29

I applied this product about 1 1/2 to 2 years ago on some outdoor furniture. I am ready to re-apply. The instructions make it sound like you have to sand when you re-apply. But, it sounds like, from another answer, maybe not. Is using the Rubio cleaner sufficient? Or, how does know if you need to fully sand or not? It seems pretty vague and the product instructions only say to sand if previously coated. They do not give you ANY information on the maybe/maybe not part. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 30

Is their a solid or semi solid available- instead of the semi-transparent? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Is there a way I can see more photos that show the difference between coastal grey, granite and sterling? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 32

For future maintenance, would I need to strip and sand this product before repainting it, or can I just paint on top of existing layers of this penetrating sealer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

I have a home with cedar siding that's very weathered and has had Penofin applied to it a couple of times - at least 10 years ago. There are areas where it looks like varnish was applied when the house was originally built in the '50's which would have to be sanded. Everything is mildewed/darkened but overall a cleaning and a brightener would probably bring the wood back to its original color. I am looking for a product to apply that will protect the wood, resist mildew/mold growth, last for several years and be able to be reapplied without having to sand prior to reapplication. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

how do the colors match with the pictures if product is used on redwood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

I recently purchased a gallon of this stain in 'Sterling Gray', I need to re-order to finish staining my garden beds, but it seems as if you don't have that color anymore. Was the name changed? 'Granite Gray' looks very similar. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Concerned about how to figure out how much wood decking to work with at a time so I can get the second coat on before first coat is too dry? Put an oil based stain and sealer on weathered deck, wood sucked up 2 coats; can I get by with a light sanding before applying your poly whey product? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

Does it yellow the wood while protecting it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

Can a poly whey product be used to seal brick floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

We purchased a cider press, is this food safe? Also, what product would you recommend for the raft we use each summer for swimming in the lake? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

we just purchased an outside bench made of 100% eucalyptus wood and would like to treat it before use. Is this a good product for such wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Does it flake off over time? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

We are redoing the upstairs of our barn which was originally used as a saw mill. It doesn't appear that the wood floors were ever sealed with anything. Would this product work for sealing the floor? We just want to protect it not change the color. It won't be a high traffic area. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Is this product pet friendly? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Could this product be used on a wood top where food is prepared? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Could this be used around a sink that the countertop is wood? Can it be applied to a surface that has already been oiled or waxed? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

About how many square feet of wood would the 1 quart can cover? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Can you paint latex over it at some later time if desired? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 48

How many ounces are in your sample and how much does it cover? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Would this product be okay to use on an unfinished parawood dresser to seal and keep the natural color of the wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

It looks blue and milky, will that go away? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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