Question 1

Howdy! I'm building a outdoor cat yurt structure using a mix of pressure treated new lumber and salvaged wood. Do I need to wait the 6-8 months for the pressure treated wood to season outside before applying this? And will this combat the wood greying from UV? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

Can any of your top coat products be used on a laminate countertop that's been painted with several layers of paint? And is it food safe? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 3

Hi - This seems to have a very high VOC content; is there anything about the Kahrs brand that makes it safer than alternatives? Is there any info on off gassing after it cures? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

I was wondering how would this product react on brand new western cedar walls and ceiling? Would the product stop the wood from discoloration from aging? Cedar in particular changes color dramatically with time so I was wondering how would a white color monocoat finish look on cedar after a 1-5 years? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 5

Hi, DIY beginner here! I recently bought samples of Bioshield stain finish and Rubio Hybrid wood protector, and was wondering if I need to dilute them in something before applying them on to the wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

Anyone use this on real furniture? tacky to sit on? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

How long does it last outside on a fence before you have to recapture it? Can you spray it on? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

I am extremely chemical sensitive so I am unable to use any stains or finishes with VOCs. I need to redo my hardwood floors as well as trim. Your Monocoat sounds like a godsend for me. My problem is, my wife likes at least a semi-gloss shine. Is there any way to use the Monocoat and the Universal Maintenance Oil to get a higher shine? I told her about the satin but she doesn't think that will be enough. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

I would like to put a coat or two of oil on some wooden boxes that have never been stained. They are used for holding vegetables at a farmer's market. Which oil should I use? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

My painters applied one coat of the proper color. Now they recommend applying a second coat that is clear, but I don't see "clear" offered as a color? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Can you spray this with a paint sprayer and then back roll on rough cedar? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Can I use the clear as a countertop seal? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Does the Rubio Hybrid come in a clear finish? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 14

I need to stain joists that I will be using to rebuild part of my deck. The boards are pressure-treated 6X10s that have been cut into four-foot lengths. All the info I can find online about preparing lumber so that stain will adhere to it recommends toxic products. Everything I read says that if you don't prepare the boards the stain won't adhere. That is a particular problem since I live at 9,000 feet in Colorado where we have bitter, snowy winters. Is there something you have that I can use to prepare pressure-treated boards for staining that does not contain toxic chemicals? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 15

What would be the best non-toxic, no-VOC stain for a log home and deck? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 16

can i use rubio hybrid wood protector exterior on both inside and outside of a front door. black color? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

What's the best product to use for finishing the interior of pine windows? The windows are 15 years old and original stain and poly sealer is starting to flake off and I am worried the wood will start to rot if not sealed up again. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

I accidentally applied this to a weathered IPE deck without adding the Part B Accelerator as indicated in the instructions. What will happen? Do I need to redo it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Could you use this product indoors for living space on all walls? Does it have a lot of VOCs? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

We have been asked to recoat timber paneling externally (previously coated in Hybrid natural) with another coat after 4 years of weathering It is coming up more yellow this time around The client was not happy and asked if we can remove what we have done Is this possible and if so what is your recommendation to remove it Approx 7 days since application? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Do you have samples of stain on pine? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Looking for advice on what to use for indoor and outdoor (will be making both) woodworking projects for stains and sealants? Thanks! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

Can this product be applied to old engineered hardwood? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 24

Does the Touch of Gold contain actual gold in it? Why is it more than twice as expensive as the other colors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Where is the MSDS for component B? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Looking for the right product to finish my new walnut veneer bathroom vanities. Would I use this product or the hybrid product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

I realize the RMC Oil Plus 2C need to be used within 4-6 hours, once mixed. I need to know if I open a can of Accelerator (part B) , and only need part of it, can I store it for another time? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 28

I would like to get a natural product which I could use to refinish the hardwood floor. Is there any product you have that does not need sanding or light sanding? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 29

Can this product be used on posts and handrails for stairs? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

Hi, can I use Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus to stain old kitchen cabinets? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

How long after opening can Pure Rubio Monocoat oil interior be stored? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Is there any advantage in using the indoor/outdoor version instead of the indoor version on interior floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

What stain do you recommend for using on my cutting board that my grandson handmade for me out of wood? I want to be sure it's safe. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

I build custom recording studio furniture, mainly desks. I'm currently using solvent based stain and a pre cat lacquer spray for the finish. I'm looking for a new approach that can be applied faster, and doesn't require the loss of brain cells (even with a respirator I can smell the lacquer as I spray). Rubio Monocoat seems to be advertised for wood flooring, but would it be suitable for a daily use desk? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

Hi on your site one can buy a sample size for $9.95. It's unclear if that includes the part b or accelerator. I have never used the product and would like to try a sample.First. How to do that? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

My oak floors are 60 years old and have never been refinished. They are in pretty good shape. Up till now I've been paste waxing them once or twice a year. I am older than the floors and it's killing me! Which of your products do you recommend? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 37

I'm looking for a finish to put on qtr/sawn white oak that will not change the color in any way. Can this be done with Rubio Monocoat..? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

We stained our wood-clad patio doors with the walnut-colored Rubio Monocoat, after testing the stain color on a piece of 1x4. The doors turned out much lighter than the swatch shown on your website and also much lighter than the test piece.<BR>We would like to go darker on the color. However, with the doors being wood-clad (i.e.. thin veneered on the inside surface), we wouldn't be able to sand them down to re-stain them. What would you suggest we do? Can we layer another darker-colored Monocoat? Will the wood take on more color? If not, what are our options? We have pets at home so we have to use VOC free products. View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 39

I have a raw wood countertop and I love the light wood color and do not want it to "yellow" when sealing it. If I get the 5% white stain, will this compensate for the "yellowing"? Also, when applying the stain, will it darken if you overlap when applying it? for example, when i applied one of your darker stains on another counter, one coat was perfect, but I had to do some touch-ups and everywhere i touched-up was extra dark from the stain overlapping. Is this the same with the lighter colors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Would this be safe for finishing a dining table? I'm not just looking for a sealer but also for stain. Do you have a recommendation if this isn't the best product? Thanks so much. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 41

Ref: Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C Interior Stain and Seal Kit. I would be using this on new plywood cabinetry inside my van. I plan to do all the sealing, staining, and curing of the wood pieces outside the van. My concern is spontaneous combustion of the cured oil-stained wood on a hot sunny 120 deg. F day when the interior surfaces baked by the sun can reach temperatures of over 180 deg. F. Will this be safe to use in this situation or should I only consider water-based sealers and stains? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 42

http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/All-Products/Paints-Coatings-Wood-Stains-Sealers/Rubio-Oil-Plus-2C-Kit<BR>There are two components of this product. Can mixed final product be stored and then used at a later time? If not, are instructions for the proportions of each components included with the product, so one can mix as much as he needs as he goes?<BR>Lastly, if one decides to seal the surface after using this stain, which odor-free product would you recommend? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 43

How much Rubio monocoat would it take to stain a bare wood 4 drawer dresser? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 44

I was wondering if this would work on cork trivets that I have painted with acrylic paints? I would like them to still be used as trivets. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Is this product recommend for laminate flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

I am looking for a sealant to put over a peel and stick vinyl flooring. I am looking for a shine and to be waterproof. Is this the product I should use? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

My concrete countertops are starting to discolor and become rough, would this product or another you have work to restore surface? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

Is this product appropriate for sealing terracotta tile? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

Would any of your products be food safe and non-toxic for an elevated 2ft up garden? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Are any of the ingredients in Rubio products byproducts of animals? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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