Hardwood Floor Finishes Q&A

Question 1

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

Question 2

This product can be applied over stained white oak? The product that I'm going to use for stain is from ecospaint. View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Bioshield, Hard Oil

Question 3

Can any of the sealers be used over oil based stain? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 4

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 1 ´year ago

Question 5

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 6

For unfinished hardwood floors do I need to use the bioshield penetrating oil sealer before using this wax or can I skip the sealer? Also, can i use a minwax stain prior to the wax? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

Is this type of wood stain safe for staining a baby crib View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain and Sealer Kit

Question 10

Can I stain a butcher block counter already treated with a food-safe oil? View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago | Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain and Sealer Kit

Question 11

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 12

Is this product appropriate for a small child's table and chair? Will the finished surface be easily cleaned off food and other messes? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

How long does it take to dry? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 14

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

How long before this could cure as Zero VOC? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

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 1 ´year ago

Question 17

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 18

With this product the Rubio oil plus stain work for sealing in formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 19

Do you have samples of stain on pine? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

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 2 ´years ago

Question 21

Will this product work on an Oriental Rosewood table? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 22

what size is a "sample" of safecoat sealant? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 23

Can one person walk on the floor two days after applied ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 24

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

will this work for unfinished bamboo cabinet faces? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 29

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

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 31

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 32

I wanted a white oak natural color. My boyfriend was recommended by the paint shop that Rubio Monocoat Pure is the one. However it ruined the bookcase by making it dark when I wanted white wash natural white oak. How can I fix it and get a white oak color back? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

You have any pictures of the cotton white on pine? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

How would I apply this on stairs, including also skirt board, mantle shoe mold and bannister? If I don't have a buffer, what process and what tools would I need? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

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 36

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 37

If I stain table components prior to assembly will wood glue work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

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 39

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 40

Can you use the mono coat over a gel stain? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

Can the 2 cans be resealed? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 42

What stain color is the closest to Early American? I am looking to match some other pieces in my home. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

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 44

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 45

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 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

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 50

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 7 ´years ago

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