Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain and Sealer Kit Q&A

Question 1

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 2

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

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 3

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

will this work for unfinished bamboo cabinet faces? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

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 5 ´months ago

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 6 ´years ago

Question 17

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 18

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 2 ´years ago

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 6 ´years ago

Question 23

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 24

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 5 ´years ago

Question 25

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 26

How much Rubio monocoat would it take to stain a bare wood 4 drawer dresser? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 27

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

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 29

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 30

Do you have a clear coat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 36

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 37

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 38

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 39

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

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 41

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

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 43

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

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 45

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

Asked 6 ´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 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 48

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

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 50

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

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