What are VOCs?
VOC is the abbreviation for “Volatile Organic Compounds." Volatile Organic Compounds is a generic term for chemical substances that evaporate into the air. Organic refers to the chemical composition of...
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Rubio Monocoat's blog contains educational topics, company news, how-to posts, and current industry topics.
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White Stain Colors - What's the difference?
Rubio Monocoat is known for its wide range of colors available in the Oil Plus 2C product. At the time this article is written, there are 55 colors available. Whitish...
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How to make wood stain samples
Today we are going to discuss making wood stain samples using Oil Plus 2C samples. Great color samples are immensely important to the customer. If the color sample is not...
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How long does Rubio Monocoat last?
Quite simply: a wood surface that is finished with Rubio Monocoat’s hardwax oil can last indefinitely when cared for properly. But what does “cared for properly” mean?
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How to Create a Cerused Wood Finish
Cerusing, or liming, is a wood finishing technique that creates a two-toned look, where the open grain of the wood is accentuated against a contrasting base color.
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Hardwax Oil vs. Polyurethane
How does a polyurethane wood finish compare to a hardwax oil wood finishing product? As we compare the differences, the following topics will be covered: Film Build & Aesthetic, Appearance,...
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What is hardwax oil finish?
Hardwax oil wood finishes are typically manufactured from a mix of one or more vegetable oils and one or more waxes; the formulation may also contain a range of additional...
