The natural oils could cause some drying issues with the danish oil. Spread on, buff off. While this single coat is all you need, I personally like to take it one step further by using their Universal Maintenance Oil, applied exactly the same way the next day. I can safely say Rubio would tell you to drop down a few grits. Everything else went very smoothly. You can tell if an additional application is required if the surface still appears a bit dry/hungry after 8 hours. Allow the oiled wood surface to dry under favorable drying conditions. I am looking to finish a butcher block desk top made out of rubberwood, and I was initially thinking about using Waterlox, but now Im thinking about Rubio. Often, there is a wax component in the chemical paint stripper that floats up and forms a film on the surface once the stripper is applied to minimize solvent evaporation and keep the chemical active for longer. Apply a small amount of oil on the wood surface. Raffle tickets are available now for just $5! Vent hoods can get REAL nasty. Rubio is fine for a workbench but its awfully expensive given the purpose. I havent used their pre-aging product before so I cant really advise. The accelerator is not absolutely necessary, but it speeds up the drying and curing time from 3 weeks to 7 days. We are getting a little push back from on contractor on using this product for those areas and Im not sure why. So when I got the vanity on the right side in place and attached so that it was level-ish, the front left leg was completely off the floor. Any reason why? I was sold after the little green paint floor repair. Hi there. They sell the finish in various colors and its pretty much applied the same exact way. My question is.after completing the one side of the live edge wood, at what point can I flip the wood over to complete the other side? Depends on the filler. I use the well known mix of orange/ brown dye stain as well as a mix of oil based stain. I obviously want to avoid a blotchy, uneven appearance. Perhaps you applied too much initially so that when you buffed, the buffing pad got saturated. Apparently, OSMO, a product similar to Rubio (as you mentioned) offers a matte, satin and gloss sheen. Im nervous to sand our countertops I dont want to do anything to mess them up! Hey I watch your videos and I wanted to ask a question, I am planning to use Rubio mono coat of the white oak walls in a study. Almost time to change the color on your floor plan chart, for this bathroom! Thanks for the video, applying both the monocoat and maintenance oil on a cherry table. Honestly you can do whatever you like. We recommend a final 120 grit abrasive. NEVER do we get down into the teens, but of course we are today. Thanks. And, a broad range of colors are available! Do you have any experience with the dyed Rubio Monocoat? Any oil that gets on a glue surface will adversely impact the glue bond. Another thing to try though it might be wasteful, is to flood the surface with more Rubio and then remove all the excess again. Thanks, I think Ill order a few sample colors and do some mixing. If you want to use a water-based finish, then Id recommend my favorite General Finishes High Performance Topcoat. I will prep the table after 24 hours with a light, even maroon pad scuff. I thought i was supposed to water pop after last sand. If you want to follow my projects and progress, you can subscribe below and have each new post delivered to your email inbox. I routinely finish to 2000P and finish with Rubio Monocoat on coffee tables and other low traffic furniture. Your bathroom is your crowning achievement, Queen Kristi. Thanks! Only mix what you intend to use within 4-6 hours! Link to my results included, I think they turned out rather well! Thanks. If not, maybe add a little mineral spirits to a rag and wipe the area clean. All Rights Reserved. Marc, Ive never tried. Still looks great after 1 year. If you prefer a color, it typically requires apply stain and allowing it to fully dry prior to applying the poly. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cheaper one. After it dries, sand lightly again with 180 to knock down the raised grain. Designed for exterior applications but suitable for interior as well, HWP offers color options for those with a bold preference. Its so str, What do you think about accent walls? And just like that, very soon there will be only the gym and Kristis studio on the list before the addition is built. Just be careful with that rosewood. I get that this is an off-label use of both products, but am i incorrect that using this method will preserve the ease of future recoats and touch ups with the rubio since they are both hardwax finishes? Do you have a recomended rubio color to achieve a dark walnut look? Am I able to sand some more at this point before applying my Oil Plus 2C? After a little over a year some spots appear a little more pale. Try it on scrap first and only apply VERY thin coats and wipe off all the excess. As for the sheen, this stuff only gets so shiny. The sanding part is 3 TIMES more demanding than regular finishes. You may have already been made aware of this So go ahead and wipe some finish on, buff it in, then wipe off the excess and see how it goes. The application of HWP is similar to thoseoutlinedabove. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. We are thinking of using RMCs Oil Plus 2C in smoke finish for our rift sawn white oak bathroom cabinets (4 bathrooms) and some rift white oak vertical trim pieces we have on an accent wall. This will help with a smoother, more even finish. If I let it fully cure, can I sand it with a very fine grit? Multiple applications may be needed. Or is there a good way to clean holes and imperfections of excess rubios monocoat? Refinishing wood furniture like an old desk, chair or table is generally done to change the color or because the finish is old or worn. Aside from not giving that glazed look from poly, its by far the best wood finish Ive used. We believe hardwax oil, specifically Oil Plus 2C, is an ideal wood finishing product. But I will te try the Danish oil on a scrap piece first. I really need to get the application done this weekend but we are having a freak winter storm in Texas. It does not store any personal data. oklu ihtiyalarnz iin iletiime geebilirsiniz. DIY Chest Of Drawers Part 3 (Walnut Storage Cabinet For Our Bathroom) Finished! Osmo - the thickest finish of the 3, closest to poly. Thanks! Mix 3 parts of the Oil Plus 2C A with 1 part of the Oil Plus 2C B. Used Rubio on a walnut bathroom vanity countertop with vessel sink. Chemical paint strippers are manufactured with a mixture of solvents that dissolve the old finish it is applied to. While ammonia will also leave a dark stain on floors finished with Rubio Monocoat, after the ammonia is cleaned and gentle abrasion is applied, the stain will lighten. We turned the original master, After a year-and-a-half, our master bathroom is fi, A little kitchen before and after with a peek of t, Its a cold and rainy day in central Texas. I have parquet floors in a boat and when they were refinished in the past it looks like some filler may have been used at some areas that had grown small gaps. I noticed that it was impossible to spread it with the rags; if you miss a spot with the spatula, rubbing doesnt spread it AT ALL. Rubio Monocoat is the woodworkers' finish of choice. Can I use a tack cloth after sanding instead of turpentine on a damp cloth? Rubio Monocoat is made up of two main components - the oil and an accelerator. We recommend using the accelerator. This is why you should quickly and generously apply paint stripper to the surface. Proper sanding is critical for a professional result. I always go to 220. SO exciting for you and for all of us! Now, I realize I should have sanded after last water pop. Different sanding tools and equipment will result in different sanding results. Youre right to be concerned. I dont now if you can even tell in the picture (hopefully its not too noticeable), but I will have to add a spacer under this leg before the countertop is installed. Thanks! ALL finishes will feel and look like crap if you raise the grain and dont sand it back. Can we lightly sand with 100-120 grit then apply a light coat to just those areas to even out the look? I just used Rubio Pure 2C for the first time and was disappointed. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Thanks for your reply! So I also tried to water popped it to see if I could open the wood grain but it got too rough. The product does go a long way though, 300-500 sq ft of coverage depending on wood porosity. Thanks for this video, Marc. Also, we have strong dripping lines along the edges of the slab even though we immediately buffed product into the slab edges immediately afterwards. It looks so rich now. Recommended to only sand to 150 grit. I am looking at this for the next two projects for my daughter; the writing desk and the latest bed project which will both be in walnut. Itprovides an excellent performing wood finish in a simple one-coat application process! I realize that Rubio says they cant guarantee it will work, but no one seems to know the answer in the internet tubes. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Finer machine sanding than 150 grit will close the wood grain and reduce the ability for Oil Plus 2C to enter the upper wood cell structure properly. Thanks so much for your video. Hey Marc, thanks for the advice here. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Add me to the list of people who doesnt have an answer for you. Rubio comes in various colors and dont be confused by their Natural product, as it is NOT clear. I think they would appreciate your feedback and who knows? It has been two weeks since I added the UMO. My non-Festool 5-1/2 orbital sander (its yellow) uses pads that are around $8 apiece. 24 hrs later surface feels like it did after water poping. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The removal of an old coating from a wood furniture project may be a little challenging, but with the right tools and chemicals, it is not that hard to do. zellikleri ve kullanm yntemlerinden aada bahsedilmitir. While we had to try a couple of different colors to determine the one we wanted, the product itself is very easy to handle and apply. No cold winters here, occasional rains but lots of direct sunlight. My husband is concerned with stains and water damage as we have two small kids that can be ruff on surfaces. Re: Is there such a thing as too smooth in regards to sanding. I hope you can get it off by buffing. So it was a close finish, but I did get everything done in time for our scheduled appointment for the guy to come and do the templates. Thanks for this information! The video is great. The leg with the second sanding to 220-grit and a second coat of Rubio Monocoat is so unbelievably smooth. If the lines are still there after a little time goes by, you might just be looking at a do-over. After finish sanding, we will apply a finish of either our Commercial Grade Satin Finish Lacquer or our Rubio Monocoat Natural Oil Finish, which we will choose based on the characteristics of the slab. Planing severs the fibers and leaves them wide open for finish. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Proper excess removal is essential. Rubio does cost more than a traditional polyurethane or lacquer finish ($20-30 at local home centers). The surface will be rough to the touch and not a good surface for furniture. I finished a Hevea countertop with chocolate RMC. it is splotching horribly. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It is quick to dry, easy to apply, easy to maintain and non-toxic. Again, the leg with the original finish (sanded to 120-grit and one coat of Rubio Monocoat) has a slight rough feel to it, and dust doesnt wipe off easily. The lack of shine frequently confuses our guests into believing we did not seal the floors at all. We have a family of 5 and it has held up great to daily cooking and abuse. I am looking to do this on a walnut slab countertop. I honestly dont know. One might argue that it would work better than a sanded surface. But I would highly recommend a second sanding and a second coat, at least on walnut. An innovative wax-based cream with excellent water-repellancy. Do you think this is a good idea? I believe theyre roughly the same level of abrasive as a scotchbright pad, but YMMV. Apply to areas that can be wiped and polished dry in 5 minutes - don't get too far ahead of yourself. The RM website says not to sand after water-popping. Thanks, very helpful video and discussion. Your bathroom is magazine level of wonderful! I am struggling with staining the new Douglas fir baseboards and window trim. The epoxy has blue pearl mica in it. There is a little bit over overlap between touch up and original and where that exists there is a noticeably higher sheen in certain light. Should I use Hybrid Wood Protector or WoodCream? I often take this calculated risk myself. We've written extensively about hardwax oils. The final step is to remove all traces of finish from the surface. They do it to cause the color of the wood to be darker after finishing. Hi Marc! I will be interested in hearing how its holding up against water/splashes a year from now. Maybe I'm not getting the full effect of Rubio because of this, but my results have been great. But if you end up using something more durable than Rubio, like catalyzed lacquer or a conversion varnish, youll at least have a shot at effectively cleaning those things with some kind of cleaning agent. So after the cleanup step Ill take a clean cotton cloth and quickly go over the surface one last time. Faucet tend to splash with low profile sink so I wipe with a towel after use. We have a redwood slab that we did Rubios on and it came out beautiful except you can see the lines were we initially poured the product on. Keep in mind that both of these companies closely guard their proprietary mixes so its hard to say EXACTLY whats in the can. In this case, follow the below procedure. All content on The Wood Whisperer is copyrighted, and may not be reprinted in full form without my written consent. With the paneling it just looks very hard to keep clean. It really took these pieces to another level altogether, and while it didnt make it a huge difference in how they look, the feel of the finish puts them in a whole different league. Do you have a recommendation regarding the best filler for those type of holes. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. My though is to pre-able the 2C in the void areas then use the clear epoxy. I want to durability of Rubio and dont want a layer of plasticy stuff on it, but want more figure and depth to the wood. Ill do a second coat tomorrow and hopefully it will look a little more to my taste. Most holes and insect trails have been filled with the same blue epoxy however after flattening the top again and sanding, some new holes are without epoxy. But Id give it a shot personally. Those gaps are going to suck no matter what finish you use. Ive only used in on the bottom so far and it isnt bringing out the deeper cherry tones I had hoped. Maybe I over did it? These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. And if the holes are smaller than a Q-tip, there probably isnt much of an issue if the rubio doesnt cure properly. Cooler conditions or very high RH will extend the dry and cure time. As far as the sanding, I went to 180 on the top side because I felt that it didn't feel smooth enough for my taste at 150. . Any ability to season-to-taste, sheen-wise? One question- if you going color/stain the wood, what product would you use and does that change the finish process at all ? I havent tried Rubio monocoat before so I was looking for tips. But Im wondering if I should go to 150? Not sure how that compares to Festool pads as I have never used those, but Surbufs are pretty inexpensive and they do a great job with Rubio. The combination of the oil (A) and the accelerator (B) guarantees a quick drying (100ml is Part A only). Would you recommend another product in lieu of RMC for these cabinets and trim pieces? Will definitely try 220 on the end grain, thanks! When hand sanding, always follow the length of the grain to avoid cross-grain scratches! Calculate how much you will need. Prep the surface Spread the Finish Buff the Finish Remove the Excess To prep the surface, sand through the grits to 180. I was just about sold on the Rubio Monocoat and remembered the vent hood is done in a horizontal nickel gap using 16 white oak. The panels are made up of around 200 individual parts in total, all joined with mortise and tenon or half laps. It looks beautiful but the finish is super prone to water rings. In another post you mentioned going to a finer grit to get the color even on end grain curious how that applies here, particularly with the direction not to sand above 150 grit. I sand to 180 and havent found it to be a problem. Planed surfaces should be just fine. The table has some very small holes from insects would be my guess. I've seen Black Tail Studio and a couple other people sand up to 220/320 but that being said . (re-posting, put it in a reply accidentally). Im going to go to Rubios website tomorrow and ask if I have to wait a week before getting this just okay but expensive product off. . After 180, water-pop the surface by spraying liberally with water. Just need to find a color thats close to what you have with the finish. We spread FAST with spatulas very liberally, hand-rubbed with cotton rags, and finished up by hand-buffing with wool car-wax pads. You can see the leg on the left with the two coats has more depth of color, where the one on the right looks more ashy. Have you tried mixing Rubio colors to get a Greene and Greene look? The only way to clean them of excess Rubio is to actually get something absorbant down into the holes, like a Q tip. YYMV with this oddly fascinating wood! I did two coats with a week in between as I have seen several recommendations that gives a slightly higher sheen. And even colored Rubio will blotch in woods that are prone to it. 120 is a nice grit to finish at for Rubio. Free Ground Shipping to the Contiguous U.S. on orders over $49. I think if youre paying the money for Rubio and you want all of the features and benefits of Rubios products, including easy repairs in the future, you need to stick with Rubio products. "My overall experience using Rubio Monocoat Oil Plue 2C has been fantastic. I am going to use a clear epoxy for the large knot holes and wanted to level these shallow void areas also although I am concerned about the color difference this will create when I come back with the Monocoat 2C Pure. Im looking to get the monocoat oil plus 2c. Whats the main benefit of using Rubio vs Waterlox? Rubio Monocoat kept me in the game because it's so simple to use, smells so good, and produces such great results. One of the best on Rubio that Ive seen. Im considering Rubio for a maple butcherblock, which I would like to warm up in color. Ive experimented with their Pure product, but the finished maple was too yellow for my project. . DeVilbiss PRO AIR 3 Filter/Regulator provides air filtered to 0.01 microns, suitable for air-fed respirators with a maximum airflow of 3500 l/min (124cfm). It is cured approximately 80% in 48 hours and fully cured within 5 days. Do I have to sand it, or can I just apply the Rubio without sanding? Have you done this? So keep the can in the house for a day before applying it outside. I'd do the pencil mark trick once or twice. That way youll never miss a thing! What a beautiful finish! When I built these items, I told you about how I finished them with the Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C in the color Pure (which basically has no color). Different qualities of sandpaper will also make a difference. Would you recommend lightly sanding the whole table with 220, then applying 2 coats of rubio? Should we go back and resend the entire product to 180 or will we be able to water pop and apply the product successfully to the 320? The thought occurs to me that the company that makes the product may have no idea that a second coat would be better. Learn how your comment data is processed. It was very thorough and I learned a lot. Just wipe the excess when applying and the gaps will do what they do. Liter size is roughly $170-$220, 350ml is $70-$90 { Buy Rubio Monocoat - using this affiliate link helps support me } That's a huge disparity. We have a reclaimed white oak table we are looking to finish using the Rubio 2c product. Use Rubio Raw Wood Cleaner (optional). Thanks in advance. I also didnt realize Rubio is a thin, matte finish but now I do. Oiling and finishing wood furniture is to be done in sections that are manageable and can be completed within about 15 minutes. I watched your video on splotching (thank you!) Do you think Rubios hardwax oil would work? Just FYI thats not the Rotex. Then buff and if needed, reapply a very light coat to finish it off. Ive used their walnut colored product on oak and walnut and it does quite well. Any advice? You may want to refinish it with something in a similar color range, clear, or perhaps in a completely different color that fitstheirdcor. No ill effects and the extra sanding brings outstanding detail to figured woods. Dont do anything you cant finish within 15 minutes. Caring for your Rubio Monocoat oil finishedsurfaceis simple, and when done properly, keeps yourfurniturelooking beautiful for a lifetime. You can sort of rub them away if you catch them very quickly but I have a few seemingly permanent water stains already. I have a project which in retrospect I should have finished with lacquer to build up a coating in order to fill some unwanted roughness/planing tear out due to many grain change directions, which I wasnt able to sand out. Rubio Monocoat Pre-Aging, eskitme ilemi iin kullanlan bir rndr. This means one application and you get color and protection! But the biggest difference is in the way it feels. OMG, this is all so cool! We love the look of the natural, matte finish and the smoke stain because it does not amber the oak like the Pure finish does. A 0% VOC hardwax oil wood finish based on a unique technology that is easy to apply, easy to maintain, and keeps the natural look and feel of the wood. The tools and techniques you use to accomplish these steps can vary. Will a hot coffee cup leave a ring with this product? Hi, Marc. At this stage I am planning to use Danish oil. Please note that this is not a sponsored video but I have received a couple of cans of finish from Rubio in the past. Hi Marc, The Wood Whisperer abides by word of mouth marketing standards and holds integrity in the highest regard. I can can see lines from spreading product and some splotchy marks in some areas. But after finishing these pieces, and continuing on with the other work that still needed to be done in the bathroom, I noticed that dust didnt wipe off of these finished surfaces easily at all. The end is near and again, I am blown away by your skills and perseverance. I made the mistake of applying one coat of rubio on an American walnut river table dining table. Below is a list of things needed for the successful application of Oil Plus 2C to the prepared wood furniture. I understand youre saying to stick with UMO as a topcoat and buffing, but i also saw someone mentioned OSMO topcoat. When I did the finishing originally, I did it according to the instructions that I had found on several videos, which all said to sand the wood to a 120-grit finish and then add the Rubio Monocoat finish. flattening on both sides, and total preparation of the slab for finishing through machine and hand sanding to a 220 grit. 2) It looks very nice, but Im wondering if there is something else I can do to get more of a glossy surface. The application of Oil Plus 2C is not a complicated process. When it dried, the slab was so splotchy. Thanks Marc, I have used Boiled Linseed Oil many times on the African Rosewood, never had an issue. My memory failed me and I purchased abs applied Natural where what I wanted was Pure. But the surface is definitely still more of a matte finish, barely edging into what Id call satin. I have a new highly-figured Walnut slab dining table with a Rubio finish and its more matte and grain-hiding than I hoped. I just got rubberwood (heava) butcherblock countertops. Correct? Also, Id there a waiting period between spreading with the white scotchbright and buffing with the terry cloth? Thanks! But the biggest difference is in the way it feels. As for the dining table, thats what I showed in this video. But its certainly possible to do by hand if you have to. A pe, This is the same view, then and now. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. If I wanted to refinish in smoke, can I just simply sand the cotton white off to raw wood and apply smoke using the same steps? Given this, please assume that any links leading you to products or services are affiliate links that we will receive compensation from. the company recommends sanding to only 120 and I break that recommendation by going to 180. They might even change the directions on the product container. They also make a brown color and it might be worth experimenting with the Pure, Mahogany, and whatever the brown one is called. Understand that at the time, I was doing a lot of client work and I was heavy into the HVLP game. Wondering if there are any white pad/festool alternatives you can recommend? Do not skip more than one grit between grit changes to facilitate more effective sanding scratch removal. I mean, it is silky smooth! Im concerned about how the maple will accept with dyed Rubio. Please keep making quality products for your customers throughout the world! Sharp scrapers are often useful for coating removal in less accessible areas like corners. For surface prep, youre doing about all you can do outside of planing it down. I just finished a table and was thinking of just using something like Howards Feed n Wax (bees wax and orange oil) over the Rubio. It created a beautiful finished product and exceeded expectations. So Id recommend testing to see how the finish responds at 320. Spread the applied product over the wood in a circular motion using the Applicator Set. Hmm.Rubio doesnt do so well when left in a thick layer so it may never truly cure. Hi Marc, thank you for the great article and appreciate a little Q&A opportunity you provide. and Marc juice as a basecoat has helped some. In hindsight, it was 100% my fault for not sanding. Should I use Hybrid Wood Protector or WoodCream? Hi Marc! I tried Rubio Renew on it to shine it up a bit and found it didnt do much. I havent but theres no reason you cant. I have no idea. Start with a grit that is coarse enough to remove the old coating but do not use coarser grit sandpaper than needed. Apply a small amount of Oil Plus 2C and spread evenly the same way as originally applied. And once installed and templated, those vanities could not be moved. Id have to play with them in order to tell you if theyre too abrasive or not. Some will accept finish and some wont. Because theyre doing it for different reasons that I am. I want to avoid ordering online. Ill let you know if I find a good formula. Would it work with a Marc juice base coat? To prep the surface, sand through the grits to 180. Addicted 2 Decorating is where I share my DIY and decorating journey as I remodel and decorate the 1948 fixer upper that my husband, Matt, and I bought in 2013. And yet, these finishing touches seem never ending. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. I want to darken the maple just a bit but worried about it becoming blotchy. There is really no film, so theres nothing to polish. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. By the way, Osmo is another product I like a lot and maybe Ill do a similar application video on that in the future. Thanks for the video review! This is a table we will be using everyday. . When the slab . You are always giving me such great ideas. I finished the walls to the point where they needed to be, and I installed the vanities (i.e., screwed them to the walls with very long screws), and now they cant be moved again. I have already done the base and it looks awesome. After using Rubio on numerous projects including a floor and millwork in my own home, I have to say Im a convert. Hey Marc, awesome information as always. ", "Incredible! Thanks! This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Before I use it on the top of the butcher block, do you know if its possible to mix a little oil-based cherry stain to the Oil 2C as I mix the two parts to darken it up a bit? At this point, I think Id just let it roll and see if it firms up enough at some point that you can buff it out or lightly sand the bright areas. The leg with the second sanding to 220-grit and a second coat of Rubio Monocoat is so unbelievably smooth. 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