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

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Does this product still use nano particles? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

What is the shelf life of this stain? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Can this be used on wooden cutting boards ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

can this be used on outdoor steps? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

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 24

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 25

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Does this product resist mold and mildew? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

I painted a gourd with dyes & then coated it with an acrylic clear coat. I didn't like what I painted afterwards & painted the poly whey coat on outside to make it shiny to see if that helped. No. Other than it did it�s job of coating & shine. I'd love to be able to paint over it all & not waste the gourd. Can I paint with acrylic paint over the dried poly whey product? If so I plan to coat that after with the poly whey product. I like it very much! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

We are planning on staining an unfinished office desk made of parawood. What is a safe (green/eco/bio) material to use? Also, how much stain/paint is needed for a desk of size 24 in x 48 in (and height of 30 in)? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Should I seal the underside of untreated deck boards? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 30

I am reviving a medium sized wood swing set. How many gallons would you recommend for two coats? Thanks. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Do you carry this in the Garden Green color? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

Is this safe to use for a raised garden bed that will be planted with vegetables? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

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 34

I have an oak entertainment center that I am converting to a chicken coop where it will remain outdoors. Since pets will be in close proximity I'll need a non-toxic, no-VOC, weatherproof sealer to apply to the entertainment center. I think the unit is unfinished. It measures 28x65x53 and I'll need enough to cover the inside and out. There are a lot of options for sealers on your website. Could you help me narrow it down? How many coats are necessary? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Can this be used indoors in a bathroom? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

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 1 ´year ago

Question 38

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 5 ´years ago

Question 39

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 5 ´years ago

Question 40

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 42

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 43

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 4 ´years ago

Question 44

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 4 ´years ago

Question 45

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 46

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 50

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 5 ´years ago

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