SAMPLE - Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain, Brackish Brown Q&A

Question 1

Is this a good paint for exterior wood siding? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 2

can this be used on food surfaces like a wood kitchen island top? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Can this be used on raw pine or plywood in an exterior setting? Does a pre-stain conditioner need to be used to prevent blotchiness? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

I really like the product and find it very easy to work with. Can you tell me if stencil work can be applied over the final coat? Would I need a specific solid color coating to be compatible? Any recommendations or application tips? Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

Does this repel mold and mildew? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

Does the caspian clear stain impart any color or is it truly clear? I want to seal a piece of red oak but I don't want it to become super red/warm colored. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Is this food grade safe? I want to use it on a trellis I'm building for my cucumbers and beans to grow on. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

with a 400 sq foot deck, should i work in sections? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Would this work well to protect a child's spruce sandbox inside and out from UV and water damage? The sand will occasionally be wet, but the sandbox only has four sides, not a bottom, so it wouldn't really be submerged. It needs to be non-toxic. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Would this be good for a wood swing set? Thank you in advance View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

Does 1 gallon cover 200-400 sq ft with one coat or two? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Is this safe for an outdoor tortoise enclosure? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

I already used Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain for my son's sandbox but see Dynoseal is recommended for "raised garden beds" up to the soil line so now I want to use Dynoseal... Can I apply Dynoseal OVER the Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain that I've already applied? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 15

How might I calculate gallon needs for interior trim? Is there any way to calculate square footage coverage for something like trim? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Can you use this on natural rope that I may be using in between deck boards in a screened in porch? I don't want to actually stain the old deck though, I just want to stuff the natural rope, after it is soaked in the stain, and wedge it into the spaces. But maybe I will stain the existing deck, too. Any ideas for the right product for the rope or the rope and the deck? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Can I apply this to new cedar wood to help maintain the cedars beautiful natural color? Is this like a clear coat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

Wood walkway/path use? I'd like to cut 2 x 6 kiln dried pine into 3 foot lengths and lay a wood garden path in ground. I am planning to space out the pine and fill in with a gravel. Are these two products appropriate? AFM SafeCoat for the part of the plank that will be in ground and Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey for the exposed walking surface? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

Can this be SAFELY used on a deck that overhangs a koi pond ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Is this product food-safe enough to use for a raised vegetable planter box made with Douglas Fir boards? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 21

Is PolyWhey toxic to honey bees? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Is this stain fire resistant? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 23

Is this an oil based stain or water base? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Is it possible to mix two colors for a personalized shade? I love the idea of the balsam green, but thought about mellowing it out with a gray or something?? Thoughts? Also- has anyone used the balsam green color stain? May I see pictures? Thanks :) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Good for fence? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 26

You say that you don't recommend this for Teak wood. I'm looking for something to seal the outside of a teak planter box, what would you recommend? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

is there a clear exterior sealer/stain finish? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

What do you recommend for cleaning the deck before application Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Can this be used indoors in a bathroom? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

If I just want to preserve the appearance of the exterior of my redwood garden boxes and not concern myself with preserving the interior, could I just use this product and not need to put the AFM Safecoat Dynoseal on the interior? Do I need to be concerned with this product leaching any chemicals into the soil without the interior coating? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 31

I'm wondering how "semi-transparent" this product is... I need to restain/seal my backyard fence that is older and has different colors to it based on where previous shrubs blocked water from hitting the fence. I am not sure how a clear would look in this situation, but I also don't want my fence to look like I painted it brown; I like seeing the natural grain of the wood. I'm debating between the Caspian Clear and the Acorn Brown. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

I want to stain a wood fence that has ivy growing on it. Is this product safe to use over the ivy? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

Can the clear version of this product be tinted with pigment powder? I want to use a very specific color. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Will this work to finish a dining table I am going to build for our outdoor kitchen? It is covered but open on all sides. Wanted something safe. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

Information makes it seem like this is an oil based product but specs say water cleanup. What am I missing? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 36

I applied this to my freshly stripped and sanded bathroom cabinets. I really like the color but would like to overcoat with something to give a more finished appearance. Can I use varathane? What would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

We are trying to determine the best sealant and stain for our new screened in porch ceiling which has exposed pine rafters, T111 ceiling boards and two skylights. We are looking for either a natural or golden brown finish. Which product would you suggest? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

I am looking for a non-toxic waterproof sealer for an outdoor wood table top. The wood might made of Cambia Poplar or Cambia Maple. A clear product that brings out the depth in the wood would be preferred. If I used the PolyWhey product is there another product that can be applied over it that would provide a satin sheen? What would you recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Can you add an additive to this product like sand to produce a non-slip surface? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Can your stain be applied with a garden pump sprayer? I did this many years ago with a penetrating preservative stain. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Which product if any would you recommend for new pine Beehive boxes? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

it would be for a PIE basket. does this stain, after applying to wicker or wood, have a toxic odor? the stain on my basket now has to be aired out for a month before I can put a pie in the basket! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Do not freeze' query: is this just in regard to storage and application process? Is it acceptable to apply on to wood that will experience freezing temps after it cures? Ex: Deck w/ snow, interior of a non-insulated shed, floor of an enclosed utility trailer, etc. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

We are thinking about using caramel brown rolled bamboo (Forever Bamboo or Backyard X-capes) for our fences. The manufacturer recommends applying their "specially formulated TWP [Total Wood Protector] with UV Inhibitors", but the MDS says that it is "toxic to fish" and has a maximum coating VOC of 250 grams/liter. Which product would you recommend that would be applicable to bamboo, low/zero VOC, and environmentally friendly? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

I just applied this product to my cedar deck and I am having trouble with the sheen. Where the sections overlapped there is a thin line of sheen that is different than the rest. Is there anything that I can do about it, it doesn't look the greatest and unfortunately while I love most everything about this product I'm wishing I had used an oil. My next question is how long will this product hold up and when it is time to treat can I apply an oil overtop of this? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

Does the Vermont Natural Coating Polywhey Exterior Penetrating Stain flake? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Hi I have been searching for this product as a safe option for my vegetable planter boxes. Will you please ship to NZ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

Is this safe to apply during pregnancy? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

Has anyone used this in a horse barn for stall fronts and interior walls? Looking for a low voc, non toxic stain/sealant for horse stalls. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Is this safe to use on the inside of a garden box? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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