Hardwood Floor Finishes Q&A

Question 1

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 4 ´years ago

Question 2

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 3

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 4

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 5

Can this product be applied over engineered hardwood? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 6

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 7

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

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 9

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

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 11

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 12

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 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 1 ´month ago

Question 14

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 1 ´year ago

Question 15

Can I use this product on a little table (Made of:concrete/granite stone powder /natural jute fibers and water) that will live outdoors in a mild Southern California climate? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

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 17

Is this wax pet safe? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

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

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 19

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 6 ´years ago

Question 20

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

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 22

will this work for unfinished bamboo cabinet faces? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 23

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Must it be sanded between coats or can that part be left out??? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 26

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 ´month ago

Question 27

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

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 4 ´years ago

Question 29

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 30

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

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 5 ´years ago

Question 32

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 4 ´years ago

Question 33

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 1 ´year ago

Question 34

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 5 ´years ago

Question 35

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 36

Can this be used to stain a dining table? If so, would any other primers or sealants be needed with it? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

Have a mobile home with mdf flooring throughout. Best sealer, mold resistant, waterproof, encapsulation, formaldehyde blocker? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago

Question 38

Do you have a clear coat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

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 3 ´years ago

Question 41

Is there any combination of Rubio Monocoat colors that will yield an antique European french white oak style? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

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 43

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 44

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 45

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 46

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

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 1 ´year ago

Question 48

Is it ok over boiled linseed oil? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

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 50

Good for waxed wood floors? (We previously used Bruce/Armstrong Dark'n'Rich Liquid Paste Wax) -- and although this product is clear, would it help the wood's color become more apparent? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Hardwood Floor Finishes Q&A

Activity timeframe

Browse by Category

Browse by Category

Browse by Topic