Hardwood Floor Finishes Q&A

Question 1

How long is it until you can put furniture on the waxed floor? (This will not be the floor's first coat of wax, so it will be a thin layer and buffing with an electric buffer, if it makes a difference) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Can this product be used on click-and-lock cork flooring? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 3

Does this product contain formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 4

What is the percentage of carnauba and beeswax? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Can i use this on unsealed concrete floors that have been painted with chalk paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

Can the 2 cans be resealed? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 7

I've applied an oil based poly to my wood floors. it's humid in my locale and I've had an issue with moisture in the subfloor during the summer. I was told I need to apply a breathable finish (after I take up the oil poly) and that water based poly is more permeable. Is the Monocoat breathable? Is it more vapor permeable than water based poly? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 8

CAN POLYURESEAL BP MATTE BE SPRAYED FROM A CUP GUN TO FURNITURE View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 9

Does this product block/encapsulate off-gassing (if used on particle board or plywood, for example)? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

AFM Safecoat Naturals Oil Wax Finish over Pecan Wood, water spots that will not wipe off, please help. View answers

Asked 4 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Oil Wax Finish

Question 11

Will AFM SafeCoat Hard Seal block laminate odors? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 12

Can I use Deck Revive indoors on a heavy traffic wood floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Sales

Question 13

Will this darken 100 year old white oak floors? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 14

If I already used pure tung oil on a butcher block, can I put this over it as a top coat for protection and finishing shine? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 15

How long does hard oil #9 have to dry before i use Bioshield floor and furniture wax? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

If I use pure and clear over both white oak and pine and will they have a similar color or why do you suggest I do? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain and Sealer Kit

Question 17

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Is it ok over boiled linseed oil? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Working on wooden toys for young children and would like a darker color finish than the poplar wood i work with, which finish would you recommend i use or would i need to stay with the clear finishes for safety? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Thinking of using Rubio Monocoat on raw ponderosa pine. I need to stain to match Knotty Alder doors that I finished with the penetrating oil with wax. Turned out beautiful but darker than expected. Does the pine need to be pre conditioned to control the grain and which color would best match? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Can this product be applied over previously finished flooring? Engineered hardwood with some shine to it. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

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 23

does it work on manufactured wood floors that are prefinished? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

Does this product works over Venetian plaster which is exterior and smoothly shiny? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

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 26

Is it OK over acrylic sealed cement floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

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 28

Hi. Is the hardwax food safe? Can I use it on countertops and tables that will encounter food? I used the hard oil #9 on my table first and am planning to now apply the hard wax. Is this order of application also safe for countertops? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Is this similar to Kreidezeit hard oil? I'm considering using it on a Japanese soaking tub I just made out of yellow Alaskan cedar. View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 30

We have polished mud floors that were treated initially with several coats of linseed oil, left to dry for quite a while and then waxed with Bioshield #32 and buffed. That was a couple years ago and was appears as if it needs to be reapplied. Our question is whether we should apply any oil, either Bioshield Hard Oil #9 or another oil first before reapplying the Bioshield #32? Or is there something else we should do before reapplying and buffing with the Bioshield wax #32? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

If we have the product and the date has expired can we still use it? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 32

Would this wax work well on a sealed Earth floor? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 33

Hello, I was advised to use this wax for tadelakt plaster finish - what is the coverage per ounce? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

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 35

I want to order the Rubio Oil Plus 2 part and I found this link: http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/All-Products/Paints-Coatings-Wood-Stains-Sealers/Rubio-Oil-Plus-2C-Part-A. I am not clear if I order this product if it comes with Part B or 2 or do I need to order that separately. Please advise. View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 36

This comes as an 8 ounce sample? How many square feet does that cover? And are all your liquid samples 8 ounces? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 37

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 3 ´years ago

Question 38

Is this sealer a best choice for new Douglas fir (hearty pine) flooring? I've heard that pine species wood needs to have oil based paint but not sure what the best choice would be for a clear sealer. Thank you for you help with this. View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 39

I am wanting to use your Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain Kit on my HEMLOCK flooring. I would love to finish to look like the current sanded raw wood. We sampled the PURE (clear) and it added a sheen and a slight amber. Do you have a color you would suggest it I want the wood to appear 'untreated'? I know it needs some sheen as a matte finish shows everything.Thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

I was hoping to use this on patio furniture, but I see that it is interior only. The furniture is under a deck and will not be directly rained on, but will be exposed to extreme humidity (I live in Mississippi) and the occasional rain blowing in. Will this product work or is there another that is recommended? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Can this be applied on a banister? If so, what would I use to apply it since it's not a flat surface? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

For sample purposes do I need Part B? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

I've used the Rubio Monocoat Oil on my floors but an evening of I can use this? It's been a year since I last oiled and I'm looking for a more durable, lower maintenance finish. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 45

What top coat would this product be compatible with (water based, oil based, etc.)? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 46

Can this product be applied over engineered hardwood? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

Does this need a wood conditioner or water mist before applying to poplar cabinets? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 48

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 50

We have a subfloor made up of mdf and plywood. Which product should I use to seal it if installing vinyl plank flooring over it? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

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