Hardwood Floor Finishes Q&A

Question 1

Is there any advantage in using the indoor/outdoor version instead of the indoor version on interior floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

How long after opening can Pure Rubio Monocoat oil interior be stored? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Hi, can I use Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus to stain old kitchen cabinets? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

I would like to get a natural product which I could use to refinish the hardwood floor. Is there any product you have that does not need sanding or light sanding? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 5

Looking for the right product to finish my new walnut veneer bathroom vanities. Would I use this product or the hybrid product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Where is the MSDS for component B? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Does the Touch of Gold contain actual gold in it? Why is it more than twice as expensive as the other colors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Can this product be applied to old engineered hardwood? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

Looking for advice on what to use for indoor and outdoor (will be making both) woodworking projects for stains and sealants? Thanks! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

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 10 ´years ago

Question 11

I want to build a wood table for outdoor use. After priming and painting it, would this product (AFM Safecoat, 2K Urethane)be the best coating to protect it from the elements? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 12

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 13

Is the coverage listed for 1 coat or both coats? I will be finishing 1100 sq ft of 2x6 t&g pine, both sides (total 2200 sq ft of surface) View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 14

Will this product work well on non-polyurethane solid oak flooring? Bruce Dark and Rich no longer made. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

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 6 ´years ago

Question 16

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Can wax be used to seal and wax a polished concrete floor that has not been sealed yet? the concrete floor is also in floor hot water heated View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

I use supplemental oxygen due to a serious lung illness. Does your paste wax put off a strong odor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

Can this product be applied over engineered hardwood? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 21

How do you remove brush strokes from the final coat? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 22

Could you use this over a decoupaged floor over vinyl? I want to put tissue paper over existing vinyl with Mod Podge and then seal. Thank you. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 23

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 4 ´years ago

Question 24

how long before I can walk on it? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 25

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 2 ´years ago

Question 26

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 27

what is best method to apply to floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

Does this contain formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 29

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 30

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

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 32

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 7 ´years ago

Question 33

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 7 ´years ago

Question 34

For sample purposes do I need Part B? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

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 6 ´years ago

Question 36

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 38

I am planning on making an epoxy river table. I have heard a lot of good things about the Monocoat Oil + 2C Kit. How well would this work for sealing a dining table, against the normal wear and tear one might see there, like heat, water, and food spills? Would I need to re-apply on a schedule? Is it safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

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 40

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

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 42

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 43

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

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 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

Do you have a clear coat? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 50

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

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