Vermont Natural Coatings

[mopowers]

Anybody else using Vermont natural Coatings? Yes, I am plugging the product, but i was also interested in what people thought of the VNC product line. For those who dont know Vermont Natural Coatings is a water based polyurethane or "Polywhey" made in Hardwick VT from whey byproduct from the dairy industry.

I have used the floor and furniture finish. They also have an exterior product but i have yet to try it out. I have been using it exclusively for about five years now for the following reasons: For me its a locally made product. Low VOC content. Rapid dry time. I admire the initiative of the company.

I have been through dozens of gallons and am excited about the product. It spays equally as well as it brushes. I am not a finishing expert by any stretch of the imagination. For what i do this product is completely acceptable. Anybody else using it on furniture, cabinets or exterior applications and have an opinion?

 

[duburban]

I am! Really great coating, very durable.

 

[italkgreen]

I have been using this companies products and selling them for about 5 years now.  Great company and great product.  They just introduced a new line called Heirloom Wipe-on.  I received a sample and started testing.  It's unlike their other line as it is a mixture of whey and includes a wax component .  Works more like OSMO oils in that you work it into the wood instead of a top coat.  Comes in satin and gloss so unlike OSMO, you can get more than a matte finish.  I've got three coats on a piece with very little buildup.  Next test (the one I like) is to open up a bottle of red wine and leave a ring on the finish overnight.  I'll post results when finished.

Reid

 

[Sparktrician]

I have been using this companies products and selling them for about 5 years now.  Great company and great product.  They just introduced a new line called Heirloom Wipe-on.  I received a sample and started testing.  It's unlike their other line as it is a mixture of whey and includes a wax component .  Works more like OSMO oils in that you work it into the wood instead of a top coat.  Comes in satin and gloss so unlike OSMO, you can get more than a matte finish.  I've got three coats on a piece with very little buildup.  Next test (the one I like) is to open up a bottle of red wine and leave a ring on the finish overnight.  I'll post results when finished.

Reid

HA!  A likely excuse...  [poke]