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

Question 1

Could this be used on a cutting board? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

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 5 ´years ago

Question 3

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 2 ´years ago

Question 4

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 5 ´years ago

Question 5

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 3 ´years ago

Question 6

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 9

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

Do you need the PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain as well as the water proofer or will this work by itself? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 11

Do you have a clear zero (or low voc) exterior stain? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 12

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 4 ´years ago

Question 13

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 4 ´years ago

Question 14

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 16

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 17

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 4 ´years ago

Question 18

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Is this considered a semi-transparent stain? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

How long will the finish last? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

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

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 22

Do you make custom colors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

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 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Do you have to wipe the stain? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Can I use this ONLY on the outside of a raised cedar vegetable garden bed? The inside would remain raw cedar. Would there be issues with soil moisture being trapped in the cedar boards this way? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

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 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Hi! Can you tell me what the best product is for staining indoor trim and doors? Trying to find one that won't make the whole house smell once they are installed. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

This is called �exterior�, but is listed as interior/exterior in the specs. I am looking for a stain for a poplar headboard I made and want to ensure it�s safe for this purpose. Can I use this on interior furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Hello, I have a cedar fence which was never properly protected and the wood is starting to rot in some places. I would like to stain it to protect it and would like to do it non-toxically, but effectively. What would you recommend, please? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

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 3 ´years ago

Question 31

We are building a picnic table out of pine. We are staining it with tea and steel wool. Will this product do ok being applied after this stain is dried? We want a bit of color with no chemicals. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

I have a 7-year-old pressure treated deck, never sealed. It is exposed to intense sun and two feet off the ground. What�s the most durable sealant or stain that will not peel with time you recommend? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 33

Can this product be used on interior elements like kitchen cabinets? I am looking for a light gray stain for my Sprinter van cabinets. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Is this product sold in stores? Does it say non toxic on the can? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

You say pressure treated wood should sit for 6 months. Sit inside in dry environment? Outside? What is the problem if I don't wait 6 months? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

I have a outside IPA deck and in your Note you recommend not using it on IPA what do you suggest? I would like to bring out the natural grains and not have it gray color. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

Can you apply a lacquer finish on this product? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 38

Can this be used on a beehive to seal it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

Can I use Vermont Ext Penetrating or AFM Polyureseal Ext (or a different product) to seal and protect birch wood veneer tables with an existing acrylic lacquer finish? If so, will it take after a light sanding or does the existing acrylic lacquer need to be fully sanded off (or stripped?). These are indoor tables I want to make into outdoor tables with weather resistance. Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

I'm wondering if this will hold up to regular steam and not leach? I'm trying to seal a wooden yoni steam seat and would prefer to seal rather than oil. Unless you think oil is better for this purpose? Thx! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 41

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 5 ´years ago

Question 42

I have a raw redwood vertical fence what is the best color to get to keep the natural color I like the cedar colors? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 43

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 44

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 45

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

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

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