VERMONT NATURAL COATINGS
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Made Green

The development of PolyWhey helps reduce dependence on petroleum-based products and turns a by-product into a new natural product.

Turning a Waste into a Product
Whey, a by-product of cheese making, has a high BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) that can increase the burden on waste treatment facilities and can pollute rivers, lakes, and even the ocean. Over the last decade, this by-product has been used to create valuable products such as high-protein “energy bars” infant formula, and as a film coating for food-safe packaging. By reformulating whey into a durable, natural wood finish, a potential waste product is taken out of the waste stream and put to a useful purpose.

Turning Away from Petroleum The production of oil-based wood finishes and other coatings, such as paint, have relied solely on petroleum – a non-renewable resource. PolyWhey is derived from a renewable resource and in a small way helps to reduce dependence on oil, contributing to a more sustainable world.

– VNC's PolyWhey natural finishes are tough - scratch, chemical, and water resistant - dry quickly, and do not yellow.
– VNC's PolyWhey natural finishes surpass the strictest In-Door Air Quality standards with VOC levels below 180g/L (grams per liter).
– VNC's PolyWhey natural finishes have excellent flow, which makes them easy to apply with a brush, spray gun, or lambs wool.
Our cans are made with post consumer materials which can be recycled when discarded.
Poly Whey Furniture Coating Description:
A clear, durable finish for bare wood or previously varnished or stained wood. Recommended for furniture, trim, cabinets, paneling, tabletops, and doors, as well as craft items. Available in gloss, semi-gloss, and satin finishes.

Features:
– Clear finish for maximum visibility of wood grain
– Durable coating seals and protects
– Scratch resistant
– Dry time under 2 hours
– Minimal odor
– Excellent flow
– Coverage of 500-600 sq. ft per gallon
– Fast, easy cleanup with soap and water
– VOC's less than 180 g/L
– Made from a renewable resource

Description:
A clear, durable, topcoat seal for new bare wood flooring or previously stained wood floors. Available in semi-gloss and satin finishes.

Poly Whey Flooring Coating Features:
– Clear finish for maximum visibility of wood grain
– Durable coating seals and protects
– Scratch resistant
– Dry time under 2 hours
– Minimal odor
– Excellent flow
– Coverage of 500-600 sq. ft per gallon
– Fast, easy cleanup with soap and water
– VOC's less than 180 g/L
– Made from a renewable resource

Quality & Safety in One
Vermont Natural Coatings wood finishes provide professionals and individual consumers with the highest quality product that is safe to use.

Quality
VNC’s finishes have several characteristics that make them superior to conventional water-based finishes:

– Twice the Durability: PolyWhey has a cured hardness twice that of other water-based finishes, meaning it is hard-wearing even on floors that have heavy traffic.
– More Coverage: Conventional water-based finishes have an average coating coverage of 300 to 400sq.ft./gallon. PolyWhey's cover is 500-600sq.ft./gallon
– Shortened Dry Time: PolyWhey is ready to recoat in two hours.
Safety
Our commitment to producing a quality product is equal to our commitment to protecting human health. We believe PolyWhey is the safest high-quality U.S. manufactured wood finish on the market today.

– No Toxic Binder: Some conventional oil and water-based finishes contain toxic heavy metals and formaldehyde. PolyWhey’s™ binder is non-toxic whey protein.
– Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): Conventional water-based finishes have an average VOC level of 200g/L (grams per liter). PolyWhey has less than 180g/L, well below the strictest U.S. standard of 250g/L.
– Mild Odor: Conventional water-based finishes still have a strong odor than dissipates slowly. PolyWhey has a neutral odor that dissipates quickly.

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