EARTH DAY FLASH SALE 2026 Q&A

Question 1

What are the ingredients of this non-toxic floor finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

What can I use to remove the pecan nut stains on my revive deck? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

Would this product be safe to use on a wooden house I will be setting outside for my feral cats? I am looking for no/low VOC;no harsh chemicals; UV protection; non toxic to wildlife View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

What is the difference between the pure and the natural Rubio Monocoat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

Can the colors be mixed to make a custom color? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

Could this be used to waterproof plywood to be put behind FRP for a shower room? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Can Rubio Monocoat be used on a teak veneer tabletop? If so, does it take after a light sanding? Or need other prep? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Is Forbo's "Gloss Floor Finish" the same as (or do the same thing as) Forbo's Marmoleum Residential Floor Finish? Want to be sure it's safe to use on our marmoleum floor. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 9

What are the instructions for applying Rubio Monocoat to pine molding and not a floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

I'm looking for a safe stain to use on my raised garden boxes. I'd like a little dark staining and a protectant. Can you recommend something? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

I have used Rubio on my front exterior door. The area gets a lot of hot sun and the door has faded and is very dry. Is there a product that I should use in addition to the stain? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

The original flooring in my historic (1923) house is red pine, very common in this neighborhood (Fairmont district, Fort Worth TX). We uncovered it a year ago and it looks like most areas were not finished but simply covered. I really like the hand rubbed Matt look and nontoxic aspects of Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus. Would this be a good stain and sealer for these floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

What would you recommend to seal a new bathroom vanity? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

We are refinishing 440 sf of red oak flooring with your product White Cotton how much should I order? I'm thinking 2- 1.3L? Oak is a bit porous. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

I saw in one of your older answers that you recommend Perma Fill for deep cracks. What do you consider a deep crack? 1/8" 1" or somewhere in between? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Can I use this product to adhere my watercolor paintings to canvas and also use it as a protective varnish on top of the painting? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 17

Do you have to add paint.. we wanted a natural wood look if possible? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

My deck will be two colors. Is a quart of gloss paint a REQUIREMENT? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 19

Can I use Permabond with a topcoat of something other than Deck Revive? To be honest, the reviews for Deck Revive are not very good so I wanted to use something else. Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 20

I was wondering if after using this two part wood oil stain if sealing the wood still needed to be done? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Need something to paint the inside of custom fabricated PureBond plywood cabinets that are going in our laundry room. Would this be good to use for that application? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

Do I need to stain after using this product I cleaned wood down to bare? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 23

I have a 40 year old teak dining room table. After wiping it down there are areas that are lighter than others from rubbing too hard. can I apply this Koloranti teak oil to blend the light and darker areas to make them less noticeable without stripping the wood down first. I am not looking for perfection just an improvement? Thank you View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 24

I purchased this product years ago from Gemini Coatings which apparently acquired Gulf. Is this the same product? (if I recall correctly the bucket and label look the same). View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

I have an untreated IPE deck in Northern CA near the coast, gets foggy but burns off mid morning, I have Rubio Monocoat 5" white inside my house and love it, really want to use the Rubio exterior in Look Ipe - my question is do I need to power wash my deck prior to using the Rubio exterior wash? And will the look ipe look very similar to how the ipe looks now ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 26

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

Is DuroGrit organic? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 31

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 32

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 33

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 5 ´years ago

Question 40

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 41

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 42

How much Rubio Monocoat would it take to stain a 4 drawer dresser? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 44

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 45

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

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 47

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 2 ´years ago

Question 48

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 50

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

Asked 11 ´months ago

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