PolyWhey Floor Finish from Vermont Natural Coatings

PolyWhey is a waterborne wood finish that uses recycled whey protein, a by-product of the dairy industry, as a binder. These LEED-qualifying, low-odor coatings contain no toxic heavy metals and have a VOC level less than 180 g/L (grams per liter). They provide a clear coating that is resistant to water, chemicals, and scratches, and has twice the durability of other waterborne finishes, according to the company. This makes them well-suited for high-traffic... 

PolyWhey Finish

Vermont Natural Coatings uses a by-product of the dairy industry to make PolyWhey, an alternative to conventional polyurethane floor finishes. Using whey protein as the bonding agent, this product has a VOC level of less than 180 grams per liter (about 25 percent lower than the industry’s standard), contains no toxic heavy metals, and, according to the company, has twice the cured hardness of the average water-base finish. A gallon covers 500 to...