Hardwood Floor Finishes Q&A

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 4

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 5

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 3 ´years ago

Question 6

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 5 ´years ago

Question 7

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 6 ´years ago

Question 8

Can I topcoat the Rubio oil Plus 2 with a clear oil based product for additional durability? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

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 4 ´years ago

Question 11

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 12

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 6 ´years ago

Question 13

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 14

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

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 16

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 17

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 18

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 6 ´years ago

Question 19

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 3 ´years ago

Question 20

Hi, can i topcoat with oil-based or wax-based sealer for the latex-based painted doors? I have doors latex-based semi-gloss white painted, I want to apply a sealer for durability. it's confusing which sealer would be good. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

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 22

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 4 ´years ago

Question 23

How does this stain work on fir wood? View answer

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

Question 24

can you paint over the Rubio Monocoat interior stain View answer

Asked 18 ´days ago | Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain and Sealer Kit

Question 25

100-yr old yellow pine floor View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Oil Wax Finish

Question 26

How much do I need for a wood staircase? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 27

Is this suitable for raw metal View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 28

Would this product work well to protect window frames from condensation and mold growth? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Oil Wax Finish

Question 29

Can this be used on oiled wood floors View answer

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

Question 30

Can I use this product to go over Wicanders GO cork flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey Floor Finish

Question 31

Would this work for travertine with lots of holes? Would it fill holes? Does it yellow over time? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | Bioshield, Aqua Resin Floor Finish, Clear

Question 32

What is the coverage area per unit? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 33

What finishes are available for this product? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 34

If you need to restain the floor again once it starts to show wear do I need to sand it down again or just reapply? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain and Sealer Kit

Question 35

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

Asked 7 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 36

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

Asked 8 ´months ago | Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey Floor Finish

Question 37

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

Asked 8 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 38

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

Asked 9 ´months ago | Sales

Question 39

Will AFM SafeCoat Hard Seal block laminate odors? View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 40

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

Asked 9 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Oil Wax Finish

Question 41

Can you use the transitional primer on an oil based stain and then apply the Polyureseal to lock in any VOCs? View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 42

What can I use to fill cracks in wood slab countertop that I will later be coating with AFM Safecoat Naturals Oil Wax? View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 43

Is safecoat durostain suitable for pine plant shelves exposed to sun, water, and abrasion? Or do you have other suggestions? View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 44

We are looking to coat and seal the butcher block surface of school art room tables? They are already sanded. Would this product be appropriate? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 45

Is your eco safe polyurethane sealant food safe? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 46

Can this be used on butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 47

Im considering applying this to 2x6 pine t&g flooring. It's for a new build. I'm hoping to coat all sides with 1 coat, install, and then protect with floor protection (cardboard builders board) to help mitigate any potential damage during the rest of the construction. After all construction is finished I would sand the floor and reapply oil/wax. Does this seem like an appropriate approach? If so, how long would you say I need to wait between applying the first coat prior to install and covering with builder board (to avoid any issues with curing under builder board). Thanks for your help! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 48

Howdy! I'm building a outdoor cat yurt structure using a mix of pressure treated new lumber and salvaged wood. Do I need to wait the 6-8 months for the pressure treated wood to season outside before applying this? And will this combat the wood greying from UV? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

I realize the RMC Oil Plus 2C need to be used within 4-6 hours, once mixed. I need to know if I open a can of Accelerator (part B) , and only need part of it, can I store it for another time? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 50

Ref: Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C Interior Stain and Seal Kit. I would be using this on new plywood cabinetry inside my van. I plan to do all the sealing, staining, and curing of the wood pieces outside the van. My concern is spontaneous combustion of the cured oil-stained wood on a hot sunny 120 deg. F day when the interior surfaces baked by the sun can reach temperatures of over 180 deg. F. Will this be safe to use in this situation or should I only consider water-based sealers and stains? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

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