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

Question 1

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 2

I understand that this is for exterior use and not intended for shower use, but is this product safe enough to be used on cedar planks in a shower stall in a home? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

What do the tints look like on cedar? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

I have been searching everywhere and I cannot find a solution to how to remove polywhey. I understand that it is a good product but I do not like the look of it on my indoor trim at all. I cannot find product lists, and when I called the company all they would tell me is that it contains whey and that I should sand it off. Given that this is an indoor application, that just isn't feasible. Everything has a solvent but I just can't figure out (short of using a horrible paint stripper) how to remove it without sanding? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 5

I am making wood dog beds for the local shelter but need to coat them with something that they will be able to sanitize. Would this do the trick? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

If I have an allergy to whey, is this product safe to use on the exterior of my garden bed? The interior is already full of soil. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

Is this suitable for staining outdoor patio furniture made of fir and pine? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

Can this be used on wood floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

I love this product. Have used in on my raised beds and they look great. I am now going to use it on my new deck. I was wondering if you have a recommendation for a sealant to apply on top for added water proofing? For example, can the Vermont Nat. Coatings Penetrating Water Proofer be applied on top of the PolyWhey stain? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

It says do not apply when temperatures are before 50 degrees F. Also says it dries in 1 hour and needs a 48 hr full cure time. Can it drop below 50 degree during that 48 hour cure time? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Is there an exterior grade varnish or similar product that you sell that I can apply over the polywhey stain? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Could this be used on a cutting board? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

I was going to put on this paint today since it will be about 65, but it's going to be really dry out (20% humidity). Should I wait? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

does the VNC PolyWhey Ext. penetrating stain provide mold and & mildew protection like the VNC Ext. penetrating waterproofer does? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

The warranty is for one year, so I assume this means the polywhey needs to be reapplied: annually or every ? years (for a planter). Will I need to sand again? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

What is the sheen of this product? I was hoping for flat but the pictures look satin to semi-glossy. There is not a sheen listed View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

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 4 ´years ago

Question 20

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 21

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 5 ´years ago

Question 22

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

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 25

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 6 ´years ago

Question 26

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

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 5 ´years ago

Question 28

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 3 ´years ago

Question 29

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 6 ´years ago

Question 30

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 31

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 32

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 6 ´years ago

Question 33

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 34

I'm building a log cabin and need help in selecting stains to test for the outside of the logs. The logs will be treated with borate, but need protection from the sun and rain. I'm extremely chemically sensitive, and any products containing natural rubber latex (AKA latex) would not be an option. Suggestions? Naturally I want a product that will hold up as long as possible, but it's most important that it is relatively inert and doesn't cause any reactions for me. I'll be testing before application for my tolerance, since even I don't know what I will react to half of the time, I understand that you have no control over what might or might not work and how my body might react. What offers the best performance for the chemically sensitive? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 35

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 3 ´years ago

Question 36

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

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 4 ´years ago

Question 38

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 39

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 40

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

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 4 ´years ago

Question 42

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 6 ´years ago

Question 43

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Does this product still use nano particles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

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 46

Can this be used on wooden cutting boards ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

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 48

can this be used on outdoor steps? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

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 50

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

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