Hardwood Floor Finishes Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 4 ´months ago | Sales

Question 2

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

Question 3

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 1 ´month ago | Bioshield, Hard Oil

Question 4

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

Asked 3 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 5

Can this product (Vermont PolyWhey) be applied to a wood floor over an oil based coating such as Rubio Monocoat? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey Floor Finish

Question 6

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 4 ´years ago

Question 7

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

I am hoping to use the Rubio oil plus 2C on a birch butcher block countertop (for a home office work space, not for kitchen food prep). The unfinished birch is very light, and I would like to end up with a warm honey color. Any thoughts on what would work best? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

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 10

Can you use this on Alderwood unfinished bedroom furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Can this stain be used on a bathroom vanity? If so, does it need to have some type of sealer applied after it dries? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

If Bioshield Hard Oil #9 cannot be applied over floors treated with linseed or other natural danish-type oils without sanding, which finish would you recommend for floors that have been treated within a couple years with Danish type oils.? My floors are way too old to be sanded yet again, View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 13

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 9 ´months ago

Question 14

Can I use Monocoat on kitchen cabinet door fronts that were previously stained with a water based pigment? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

I'm hoping to use this on a 20x8 pine board floor. What amounts do you recommend and would you recommend I rent a floor buffer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

How many milliliter are in a sample of Rubio monocoat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Can I use the Rubio Monocoat on my live edge kitchen counters? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

I stained my raw stairs 4 days ago with oil based Min Wax which still smells, but did not stain dark enough gray. It is either pine or white oak, not sure. Can I use Rubio Oil Plus 2 C over it? I am chem sensitive, so it was a bad decision, but I had no idea organic products existed. Any solutions? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Which of your wood sealants or finishes best prevents black mold? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Are there any concerns with finishing a surface with Rubio Oil Plus 2C that is exposed to heat? I would like to refinish a mahogany fireplace mantle, and the piece can get warm/hot to the touch when the fire is going. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

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 4 ´years ago

Question 22

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

Hi there, can I use Rubio Monocoat oil + 2C to finish a new solid nailed white oak floor that has just been sanded, or should I use another product to seal it first? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Does this product act as sealer and finish? Comparable To let's say finishing your floors with pure ting oil? One and done, no need to top with anything else? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 25

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 3 ´years ago

Question 26

Is this best to use for pine tongue and groove for ceilings and wall? They are freshly mill from surrounding properties so unfinished and just want the natural color to shine and have some protection. View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 27

Is Oil Plus 2C effective when used on maple? I am considering using this to refinish maple hardwood floors, but I know the tight grain makes it less accepting of certain stains. Will it prevent wood from yellowing over time? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

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

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 31

I have a floor with Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, smoke color with some fading due to sun exposure. How would this be remediated? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

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 33

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 34

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Do you have a clear coat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

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 42

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 3 ´years ago

Question 43

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 44

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 45

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

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 47

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

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 49

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 5 ´years ago

Question 50

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

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