EARTH DAY FLASH SALE 2026 Q&A

Question 1

I used this on a dining room table and love the look, but it's extremely susceptible to grease or fats (butter, salad dressing, etc). They leave a smear even after wiping it up. Any suggestions on what to do? I'm thinking of sanding and resealing with something else. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

I am looking to stain my alder windows and doors to match or compliment my white oak flooring, Darker stains seen to be blotchy. Do you have any recommendations for me? Should I use a pre-conditioner and if so which one do you recommend? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 3

Our current cabinets have stain and varnish on top of them. Do we need to sand down to the bare wood before we can use this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

I notice streaks where the seams come together on my newly installed flooring - perhaps glue residue? What should I do to remove the streaks? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 5

Is this also safe for a teak butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

What is the best sealer to use on painted kitchen cabinets? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 7

Hi Sasha,I asked earlier about the Rubio oil being adequate to seal formaldehyde. You said no and sent me a list of other products by AFM that would possibly work. The project involved is particle board walls which need to be sealed to be safe for me. Because I am so exquisitely sensitive to formaldehyde, it would need to be the best one. Can you let me know which one this would be? Thank you, Micheila View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 8

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

We like how our exterior door looks with a simple coat of linseed oil but want to protect it further. Can a clear Rubio Monocoat Hybrid Exterior Wood Protector be applied on top of wood previously treated with linseed oil? Is there a time period to wait since the linseed oil was first applied or would this product not be compatible with linseed oil? Thanks in advance! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

is there a way to prevent streaking on my residential flooring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 11

I am ordering Rubio Monocoat for my hardwood floors. I have a few questions. I am interested in purchasing the raw wood cleaner and the natural soap that is recommended in the application instructions. I don't think they are available on your site. Do you have alternate products that you recommend? Also, are the application and buffer pads that you show the regular nylon pads that would come with the floor buffer that I would rent? Lastly, I'm mixing two colors 1/2 and 1/2. If I store the extra - will it sit ok with the colors mixed together, or should I only mix them in each batch as I go, the way I'd mix in the step 2 oil. I know. This is an art project and I'm on my own. But, I thought I'd just ask in case. Thank you so much. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

will this work for unfinished bamboo cabinet faces? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 13

Do I have to prime first with perma bond even on seasoned new pressure treated wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Hi can I use this on a cork floor? What prep would it need. Thank you. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Can the bioshield be used on engineered aluminum oxide floors that have been waxed? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

How often do you have to reapply? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 17

Will one of these products seal in mothball odours inside unpainted wood drawers? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 18

Which afm sealer should I use for wood piece under my window - had leak and sanded out mold and now ready to close area but want to put sealer in the mold ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 19

Is it food grade ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 20

I want to paint and then seal my concrete basement. I assume this is the best concrete floor sealant you offer, do you offer any paints that pair well? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 21

I want to use AcriGlaze on painted walls to reduce off-gassing of VOCs. Once it is dry, can AcriGlaze be painted with a water-based paint? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 22

Is this product dishwasher safe? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 23

I have old engineered 3 ply tongue and groove floor tiles from the 1960's and recently had bug bombs set off in the house which of course left the residue on the floor soo I had it cleaned with Castile soap and water but the guys doing the cleaning in the living room used a little too much soap and water in the living room so not much finish left there. I will be moving into the house in a couple of weeks or less . Of main concern to me is that I have 3 cats and I want a hard wax oil that is not toxic at all for my cats as I am 65 years old and they are all I have left that I love.What do you recommend with all things considered to seal about 450 square ft ?Thank you View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 24

We need to replace a few boards before using the Deck Revive, will we need to wait for the new boards to dry? If so, how long? We would use Redwood. Thank you. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Hi would this be enough to cover a 12x24 foot deck? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Yo, I see in the instructions I need to add a gallon of paint for the deck revive, which paint(s) would you recommend out of the many choices you offer online? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

How many sf does quarter kit covers? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 28

Can I wait a day between applying the first and second coat of Deck Revive? I live in a warm climate and have likely missed the window of opportunity for handling all the steps in a single day (permabond, quickcrete, two coats of deck revive). I will have about three hours in the morning that i can work before the deck is above 85 degrees. I think I can get the primer and first coat on, but would need to wait until evening or the next day to apply the second coat. Will this work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Gulf Synthetics Permafill has been discontinued? What can I use instead? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Help!! We were away when our contractors treated our deck with Revive. Unfortunately, they mixed in the wrong color paint and it's way too light. We love the texture but the color is truly an eye sore. Can we use something for a darker top coat? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Can the product be applied with a sprayer? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 32

Does this come in a clear product to leave deck natural looking? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

expiration date? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

is this a non skid product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Can this be used on docks? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

I'm interested in trying the Deck Revive product for a smaller deck project. I notice that you sell Deck Revive in smaller, 1/4 kit sizes. But do you happen to sell the required PermaBond in 1/4 kits, too, or can you only purchase that in full size? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 37

I am looking for some moisture protection on my new interior maple wood sills, with the purpose being better able to keep plant pots on them without water damaging the wood. 1) How helpful would this product be if the plants are in terracotta pots? 2) Can it be applied over your hard oil # 9? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 38

how do I get the accelerant if I only want the 100 ml bottle? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 39

Does this stain/sealer protect a bathroom vanity from moisture? I would like to make sure it is appropriate to use on a bathroom vanity where there would be some moisture. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

I'm wondering if you are an open showroom and if you sell Rubio Monocoat in your store?? Would be coming from Des Moines, but don't want to make the trip if you don't have it in stock. View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 41

Should a wood conditioner be used prior to application of one of the color oils to avoid a blotchy finish on poplar or birch? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

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 44

Can the 2 cans be resealed? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 45

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 2 ´years ago

Question 46

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 4 ´years ago

Question 47

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 48

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 49

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 50

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

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