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

Question 1

Does this repel mold and mildew? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

What moisture level do you recommend the wood be at prior to staining? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

Is this safe to apply during pregnancy? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

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 8

Will this help against wood boring bees? We are having to replace a rotting deck that also had bees boring into them. Any suggestions? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

How long will this sealant color last for exterior garden bed in NY weather conditions? Will the color and protection last several seasons, years? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

I should have double checked the instructions re: applying at least 2 coats. Carpenter applied one coat. What could be applied over it now? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 14

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 15

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 3 ´years ago

Question 16

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

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 18

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 5 ´years ago

Question 19

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 20

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 6 ´years ago

Question 21

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 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this be used indoors in a bathroom? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

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 24

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 26

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 27

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 28

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

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 30

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 31

Good for fence? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 32

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Is this stain fire resistant? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 35

Is PolyWhey toxic to honey bees? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

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 39

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 40

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 5 ´years ago

Question 41

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 42

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 43

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 3 ´years ago

Question 44

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 45

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 4 ´years ago

Question 46

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 47

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

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 5 ´years ago

Question 49

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Does this seal in VOCs? My neighbor installed a fence that stinks to high heaven and I'm looking for something that will stop the smell and off-gassing of the cheap ugly fence :) View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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