Rubio Monocoat Wood Stain & Finish Sample | Oil Plus Part A | Quick-Dry, Eco-Friendly Linseed Wood Oil for Indoor Use | Ideal for Sampling Oil Plus 2C & Touch Ups | Pure, 100 mL

We've tested a number of Rubio products and are impressed with all of them. They're foolproof and totally safe for our family. The Monocoat seems bet suited to use on previously unfinished hardwood furniture, and does not work well on plywood. The coverage is pretty good, though I've found it doesn't go quite as far as the manufacturer indicates. Easy to apply with just a standard staining pad - one for application and one for wiping off. Make sure to sand to a smooth finish and you will see sanding marks after application if not sanded well (but this is true of most finishes). It definitely works best when mixed with Part B as it takes a long time to cure otherwise. You can purchase the Part B Accelerator together with the color or purchase smaller quantities of the Part A and Part B separately. It is so so easy to apply, hardly has any smell, and washes off with water. The finish is not glossy at all, but it feels like it really protects the wood. I discovered it specifically when looking for a completely non-toxic, no VOC product to finish a bookshelf in our baby's bedroom. I feel totally confident that it's safe for my family and couldn't be happier with the results. We've used it on both projects that get heavy use and are rarely touched and the finish holds up well under all circumstances. For exterior applications they also have Exterior Hybrid Wood Protector. The Look IPE color in this product seems fairly similar to the Ice Brown in the Monocoat. The Exterior Hybrid Wood Protector is equally awesome and easy. We used it on two unfinished exterior doors and even some interior furniture that gets heavier use (i.e. kitchen table and desk).

I use this as a custom furniture maker a lot. Easy to apply and beautiful, strong finish.

We ordered a sample of this and the Natural. Natural is really a whitish color and does not bring out the warmth of the wood. The Pure was great! Gives a nice warm color and makes the grain look nice. After trying this sample, we bought the larger size with the hardener. Refinished the kitchen butcher block counters and it looks great! Application was easy with a microfiber cloth. Smell was not too bad while it cured and it was essentially fully dry in two days, but waited the recommended five days before using the surface. Much better than the Waterlox finish we previously had on the counters, which took forever to dry, smelled horrible, got damaged easily, and hard to repair. Also, very easy to clean with the Rubio soap cleaner diluted per the directions. We are very happy with the results!

The Rubio Monocoat was recommended to me by a millworker, and I’m so glad I tried it. I purchased a walnut butcher block tabletop that was raw and needed some protection, but I didn’t want to add any extra shine or change the natural look of the wood. This product did exactly what I was expecting—it provided a durable, protective finish while maintaining the wood’s natural beauty. It was easy to apply and absorbed well into the surface, leaving a smooth, matte finish. The wood still feels natural to the touch, and the protection is great. Highly recommend this product if you're looking for a way to protect wood without compromising its appearance!

I don't want to give an unfair review and can't answer on the durability. I bought the sample to see how it would look on a cherry project. My sampling was Rubio and two other standard finishes. I asked my wife which she preferred and hands down agreed with me on the Rubio. Based on the test I have ordered the two part for the actual project based on cure time. It takes so little of the product the 20ml amount is enough to finish a small project like a box. If you use it remember it is dry to the touch very quickly but without the accelerator takes 3 - 4 weeks to cure.

Just follow the directions and you will get great results!!

Great product makes my wood look great and it’s easy to use

Awesome product! I bought this to protect my table from world market with a flat finish. It was very simple to apply, dried in a day or so. I have two little ones and their spilled food wipes right up off the table. So far very pleased! Very expensive for a tiny bottle but the sample bottle is all I needed to do my 78in tabletop. If I wanted to do my chairs or anything else I would need more.

It was my first time using this, it was great, but I found you really need to wipe hard to remove the excess. My first try I had not wiped everything off and I was left with a waxxy feeling after the cure. But retrying and being more aggressive with my wiping off, the result was perfect.

Impressed with the coverage and the quality. I have to admit that I had to try at least 2 other bottles before finding the right colour. I was trying to match my old and used dining table with the newly purchased set of chairs. Removing the old varnish and then applying the stain and then redoing the varnish is not a simple job, especially if it’s a large item. However after restoring the table and matching it to the chairs, I feel really satisfied. I will definitely recommend this to others who is interested in DIY and knows what they’re doing.

Grosse déception ! Laisse une épaisse couche "collante" malgré séchage et très fragile car s'enlève au moindre frottement !! Donne un aspect brillant / laqué au bois alors qu'il s'agit de la variante "pure"

Muestra de la gran calidad de este producto. Suficiente para una pieza pequeña, cunde mucho.

Je connaissais le rubio via les vidéos sur les réseaux, je savais que ce produit était valable. Pour ma 1er utilisation, je suis tout simplement bluffé par le résultat. Je le conseille vivement. Le packaging est génial la livraison rapide et le produit bien emballé.