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. Hey Marc! Some will accept finish and some wont. Ive used Osmo on a couple of outdoor pieces that are on a covered deck and so far so good. I just got rubberwood (heava) butcherblock countertops. I am looking to do this on a walnut slab countertop. The leg with the second sanding to 220-grit and a second coat of Rubio Monocoat is so unbelievably smooth. I am assuming those areas more porous and they required a second coat. Or is there a good way to clean holes and imperfections of excess rubios monocoat? Always follow the usage, safety, and disposal instructions as outlined on the TDS or website from the manufacturer of the chemical paint stripper. Vacuum well and wipe clean with a dry rag. 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 think we will try lightly sanding all surfaces of the slab and reapplying a second coat, hoping for more consistent absorption. I also bought the Rubio Maintenance Oil but just read on their product page, Once Universal Maintenance Oil has been applied to a surface, future maintenance must be performed using Universal Maintenance Oil. which I actually dont like the sound of that. I believe theyre roughly the same level of abrasive as a scotchbright pad, but YMMV. Now I started sanding again to 120 and it takes the stain nicely. I am applying to the floor of my conversion van so I wont have heat. As an example, a 4824 coffee table works out to about 16+ square feet (plus side edges), so we would mix up about 40ML total of Rubio MonoCoat to begin with (30ML Part A + 10ML Part B, because of the 3:1 ratio). The sanding part is 3 TIMES more demanding than regular finishes. This means one application and you get color and protection! If youre going to use Rubio, I recommend sticking with their color products and following their recommendations for application. 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. Along with Rubio Pure, I added ~25% of their coloured tints, because I anticipated that unevenness you mentioned. Do you have a recomended rubio color to achieve a dark walnut look? You can certainly sand the rough spots after the first coat. For anybody looking for 6 white buffer pads, I used a Chemical Guys white auto polishing pad I had on hand and it seemed to work well. Osmo - the thickest finish of the 3, closest to poly. While they are both hardwax oils, that doesnt mean they share the same chemistry and components and unpredictable things may happen. Can I use a tack cloth after sanding instead of turpentine on a damp cloth? I mean, it is silky smooth! Can we lightly sand with 100-120 grit then apply a light coat to just those areas to even out the look? It generates a molecular reaction with the uppermost cellulose fibres of the wood. If not, maybe add a little mineral spirits to a rag and wipe the area clean. Ive been working on it full time for a client for 4 months, and have buikt the entire project twice due to a terminal mistake the first go round. Let this dry for 45min - 1hr before applying oil Look for the telltale "pigtails" on the surface. Hi Marc! Still isnt what Id call terribly even. Copyright 2006-2022 The Wood Whisperer Inc. The sanding after water-popping shouldnt be excessive. The end is near and again, I am blown away by your skills and perseverance. "My overall experience using Rubio Monocoat Oil Plue 2C has been fantastic. I am using RMC Pure on a new cherry butcher block island top. This is a table we will be using everyday. Free Ground Shipping to the Contiguous U.S. on orders over $49. I was wondering what your thoughts would be on applying this to a planed surface. The panels are made up of around 200 individual parts in total, all joined with mortise and tenon or half laps. The natural oils could cause some drying issues with the danish oil. That way youll never miss a thing! I can only say I havent seen that myself. How do you think the Rubio will do with all those gaps? Below is a list of things needed for the successful application of Oil Plus 2C to the prepared wood furniture. and is unable to do physical work, so I do the majority of the work on the house by myself. Oil Preparation Calculate how much you will need. Thanks for all the great content. Itprovides an excellent performing wood finish in a simple one-coat application process! Thank you for all of the helpful info. Privacy Policy | Return Policy | Terms | Wholesale login. Would you recommend it? Rubio is the preferred finish as I want a bit more protection than a non-curing oil, as well as I want silicone sealant to stick to the finish. So if you want something glossier Id try a different product. Chemical paint strippers are manufactured with a mixture of solvents that dissolve the old finish it is applied to. Sand the surface according to industry guidelines. But then again, I usually dont use it on really soft absorbent species like redwood. Free Ground Shipping to the Contiguous U.S. on orders over $49. Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C is a product of the newest generation which colours your wood and protects it in one layer. Applying Rubio is a simple 4-step process. If you like the look of Osmo, just use Osmo for the entire project and prevent any issues before they happen. 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. Thanks. Learn how your comment data is processed. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Should I use Hybrid Wood Protector or WoodCream? Correct? . Thanks for sharing all this great information! 120 is a nice grit to finish at for Rubio. And while Rubio is a great product, its certainly not the only game in town and I have a renewed respect for what the world of hardwax oils can offer. (p.s. 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). Proper sanding is critical for a professional result. 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). This type of finishing product provides a plastic-like finish that obscures the natural feel and touch of the wood but offers good protection. (How To Extend An Outlet For Tile Or Wainscoting The Easiest And Safest Way). By the way, Osmo is another product I like a lot and maybe Ill do a similar application video on that in the future. Once you get to 120 grit, they are usually less or hardly noticeable. You are able to present information in a logical and factual way, which does not come across as critical. Considering how thin Rubio is in terms of a surface layer, Id say its probably worth the effort to just scrape and sand the surface to bare wood before trying the preferred topcoat. 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. Rubio - also smells good, easy, but wasn't as impressed with the Chatoyance. Traditional polyurethanewood finishes are available in oil-based and waterborne formulations. If you prefer colors that are more in the primary color and whimsical color range and heavier pigmented with a semi-solid appearance,Rubio Monocoatalso has an additional product choice, Hybrid Wood Protector (HWP). Use a bright flashlight or floodlight to inspect the work surface to evaluate your sanding for sanding marks. Do you recommend filling all holes and insect trails with epoxy? Have you done this? Rubio itself wont care about the gaps. There is really no film, so theres nothing to polish. Multiple applications may be needed. So while deciding to do that second sanding and second coat of Rubio Monocoat definitely put me in a bind last week, and required a couple of very late nights to get it done, Im SO glad that I did it. So a light sanding and reappliction in the affected areas should do the trick. Hey Marc, Im building a bathroom vanity with birch top and vessel sink. Do I have to sand it, or can I just apply the Rubio without sanding? Remove all sanding dust with the aid of a vacuum cleaner. I would like planning to use Rubio on a maple butcher block kitchen counter. Used Rubio on a walnut bathroom vanity countertop with vessel sink. The cheaper one. Would you advise using a cloth and wipe on the Rubio and rub it out, and also my plan was to sand walls to 180, water pop, re sand before finishing. It splits if you look at it funny, is very dense, and surprisingly fine. Thanks. Recall the amount of oil required for your project. Would you recommend another product in lieu of RMC for these cabinets and trim pieces? Im considering Rubio for a maple butcherblock, which I would like to warm up in color. Can I use an 600 or 800 grit pad to smooth or do I wait 7 days or use the maintenance oil and white pad again??? So glad you have learned to listen to your gut and not be afraid to redo. Also, the touch up spots, while fairly good color, seem to have a bit lighter tone than the original coat. oklu ihtiyalarnz iin iletiime geebilirsiniz. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I mean, it is silky smooth! Ill do a second coat tomorrow and hopefully it will look a little more to my taste. Use Rubio Raw Wood Cleaner (optional). Kiln-drying would have to do but that gave me some idea of how finicky it is. Fourteen woodworkers from across the world traveled to Rubio Monocoat headquarters in Belgium for the Rubio Monocoat Atelier 2022. 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. Will a hot coffee cup leave a ring with this product? When hand sanding, always follow the length of the grain to avoid cross-grain scratches! 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. Thanks Marc, I have used Boiled Linseed Oil many times on the African Rosewood, never had an issue. Also we are having a large dining room table made of rift white oak. Which means your floor finisher MUST have 3 TIMES the skill with sander than "Harry the floor guy". Honestly you can do whatever you like. Apply a small amount of Oil Plus 2C and spread evenly the same way as originally applied. If you want to see more about my DIY vanities and storage cabinet, you can find those posts here: If youd like to see all of the posts about this master bathroom remodel project, you can find those here: Master Bathroom Remodel From Start To Present (Still In Progress). Thanks. Rubio Monocoat is a penetrating sealer with zero shine whatsoever. But if you put epoxy fills in the clean grain area of the wood, thats going to show up in the sheen of the final finish. Thank you in advance for any suggestions! Im wondering how the colors will react to this particular type of wood. After 180, water-pop the surface by spraying liberally with water. It helps remove dust from the surface of the table which allows the oil to bond better to the open pores in the wood. Do you think this is a good idea? A glass left for a couple mins will leave a visible ring. My husband and I have applied Rubio Pure to our maple hardwood floors using the buffer method seen in countless videos. Mix 3 parts of the Oil Plus 2C A with 1 part of the Oil Plus 2C B. I am not sure Rubio would have enough sheen for my project. Regarding sheen, I always hit my projects with the Universal Maintenance Oil to brighten it up a bit. Please keep making quality products for your customers throughout the world! The furnituremay be carefully handled within 24-36 hours. 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