EARTH DAY FLASH SALE 2026 Q&A

Question 1

When using on butcher block countertop how long till the sink can be installed and used ??? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

I would like to use your cherry coral on my oak cabinet that need to be spruced up. do you think this is a good combo? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

I want to use Rubio Monocoat 2C to stain & seal some new unfinished drawers I'm installing in the pantry. it's a high-touch surface, sometimes with oily hands (cooking!). I want minimal maintenance. I'd like to be able to just wipe them clean with a wet rag, like I do on my latex-painted cabinets. Should I seal with something else after the 2C? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Hello, I plan to stain furniture for a chemically sensitive family. Can I use just the oil without applying the drying agent? Will it take longer, but dry anyway? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 5

Would this work on a dining room table? I recently refinished and am at raw wood. Am trying to understand best path forward? If I can use this, do I need a polymer sealer as well? Also am thinking of ordering samples of colors, can they be mixed to create further colors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this be used to stain a dining table? If so, would any other primers or sealants be needed with it? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 7

Is DuroGrit organic? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

Do you have a clear coat? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 9

I have used other products like Deck-Over and Restore in the past with no luck and it started peeling in about 6 months. I followed the directions to a T and it still didn't last. Why is this better and if it fails will it be backed by warranty? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

How long can expect the hybrid wood protector to last on a garpa deck? Does it have to be refresh each year? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 11

can I use mineral spirits to clean the floor prior to coating? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 12

I just coated a table in Rubio Monocoat and it looks beautiful, but I was hoping to do another layer of something to make it more water-resistant and durable since this will be a well-used kitchen table. What would you recommend that is food-safe or food-grade? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

Hi - we recently moved to Hawaii and purchased some nice Westminster Teak pieces for outdoors. They are under an awning but the humidity here is high most of the year. We have extreme chemical and mold sensitivities and are looking for a natural stain for our new furniture. Can you tell me how your product compares to Rubio Monocoat stains and second how often we might need to reapply your stain if we go with it? Many thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Is there any combination of Rubio Monocoat colors that will yield an antique European french white oak style? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

I am interested in refinishing my marmoleum. I have sanded it with 120 grit and removed all stains. What can I apply as a finish? Will oil based poly be OK or is there something specific I need to use? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 16

which of your products would you suggest we use on interior pine tongue and groove ceiling? Looking for a natural color finish that helps the natural blued stains pop. We are going to pre finish prior to installation. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 17

How much do I need to treat 2 pool lounge chairs? They are 6 feet long, about 2.5 feet wide, with a slide out table about 1x2.5. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

I am planning on using Rubio Hybrid Exterior on a cedar bench surrounding a hot tub. The wood is freshly sanded and clean, Do you think I need to use the RMC Exterior Cleaner in this case, or could I get by with RMC Cleaner for interiors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

How long is the finish expected to last? In other words, how often should I expect to need to re-apply? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

I need to stain some bat houses, and have been told to use "non toxic solid color 100% acrylic exterior latex stain that is of mildew and fade resistance quality". What would you recommend? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

How much Rubio Monocoat is needed to stain a dresser that is approximately 5ft tall x 3-1/2 feet wide? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 22

I bought a fixer-upper --any experience with covering up cat odor that has seeped into subfloor? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

can I use exterior paint over permabond on window trim? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 24

How fast can you get this to me in Mpls Mn ? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 25

I have several samples of Marmoleum Cocoa that I like very much but would prefer a much higher gloss sheen. Can this (or Forbo commercial gloss finish) be applied to new Marmoleum for the specific purpose of achieving a higher gloss? I understand that topshield2 does not require additional finish for surface protection. I am simply looking to achieve higher gloss on the Marmoleum Cocoa (without compromising it's durability). If not this product, what could be used to gloss up satin Marmoleum. Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

What is the process of re-treating the deck in approximately 4-6 years after applying Deck Revive the first time? Do you simply add another coat of Deck Revive or does the old need to be removed first? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

I have a teak veneered dining table that has a fresh coat of teak oil on it. The directions on the can say that I can finish over it after 72 hours drying time. Can I use your product or should I stick to an oil based urethane? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

can one mix two 2 stain colors to create a custom mix like "clear" and "charcoal?" View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Is this product food safe to spray terracotta pots to display produce? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 30

I have a floor with Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, smoke color with some fading due to sun exposure. How would this be remediated? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Can this be used over your penetrating concrete sealer, and if so, how long do we wait after applying the sealer? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 32

Hi! Looking for a low voc glaze to be used close to, but not in, a shower. Would this be suitable? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 33

I am hoping to use the Rubio oil plus 2C on a birch butcher block countertop (for a home office work space, not for kitchen food prep). The unfinished birch is very light, and I would like to end up with a warm honey color. Any thoughts on what would work best? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

I have raw wood paneling in my kitchen and know there will be food, water, and grease splashes. I want to protect the wood and keep a clean home. The paneling is floor to ceiling including behind the sink and stove. There are areas, of course, that will not receive as much splash but I feel like it would be good to protect the whole space with the same product, yeah? I think I still want the wood to be able to breathe since it is 200 sq ft of the home. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 35

I scrubbed some sap off my flooring with an abrasive sponge and discolored patches of it. What can I do to match the color again? Or will this finish be able to even out the tone? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 36

I am searching for products that can recoat an existing indoor concrete floor (20 yrs old) that has already been coated in different areas with and Epoxy coating, Ardex coating, and concrete sealer. We want to unify the floor with one product that can coat them all. I can't tell if this product will be able to do that. Technical information leads to a parent company that does not offer product technical support from what I can tell. Do you know if this product can do that? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

We just had a mahogany deck installed. We would like to protect it and ideally preserve its reddish color rather than have it go silver-gray. We want to use a non-toxic product. What would you recommend? How frequently should we apply it. This deck gets a lot of sun exposure. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 38

Can I topcoat the Rubio oil Plus 2 with a clear oil based product for additional durability? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 39

Can you use this on Alderwood unfinished bedroom furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Small deck. One kit plenty for two applications. So could we use half this year and save the other half until needed again (maybe 3 years?) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Is it safe for edible vine plants? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Best long term treatment for outdoor teak chairs and table? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

I got samples of the Natural and Teak. Looking for something that would give UV protection but also keep the cedar outdoor furniture looking close to the way cedar looks naturally. Do you think the Natural, being fairly light, gives enough UV protection? Or should we try mixing another shade in? I would assume the darker the shade, the more protection. But, is the Natural enough protection to last say for a year? The Vermont Natural cedar stain has too much orange tone for our taste. It would be great if their company developed more colors. This furniture is in shade a good bit and sun during varying parts of the day. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

I have a painted finished desk that has some of the sealant worn. Seat isn't chipped or in poor condition. I just need to reseal with a clear top coat. Would this be appropriate paint? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 45

Can this stain be used on a bathroom vanity? If so, does it need to have some type of sealer applied after it dries? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

I am building a bench out of walnut for my daughter. she wants a cerused finish. can I use Rubio black with white over that.will this work? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

Why does it have to be gloss paint? I didn't see that and bought flat at $50/gallon. What will happen if I use the flat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

do you have a wood deck brightener t0 use before staining? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

Can I use Monocoat on kitchen cabinet door fronts that were previously stained with a water based pigment? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

can I apply and hand wax finish on top "Pure" to increase sheen? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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