Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

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

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Does this product still use nano particles? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

What is the shelf life of this stain? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Can this be used on wooden cutting boards ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

can this be used on outdoor steps? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

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 25

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 26

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Does this product resist mold and mildew? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

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 29

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 30

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

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 32

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

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 41

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

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 44

I need to seal a new white cement counter top. It absorbs water readily so it�s able to absorb liquids. Everyone I call says they have nothing that is non- toxic to help as it needs to be able to penetrate the concrete. Someone suggested this product and said we'd need to re buff ever so often. As an off label? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 45

Can you use it on a newly painted outdoor bird bath? Will it make the paint last longer? And also safe for the birds? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

Will this product work on an Oriental Rosewood table? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

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 48

Is the Vermont waterproofer water or oil base? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

does the Polyureseal BP have cancer causing chemicals in it? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 50

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

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