Natural Wood Finish: A Guide to Plant-Based Options for Interior Wood
Natural means two things: a finish that shows the wood, and one you can live with while it cures. Here is how the main types compare, and how to choose...
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Natural Wood Finish: A Guide to Plant-Based Options for Interior Wood
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Introducing the All-New Sheen Plus
SheenPlus is a 0% VOC sheen enhancer for wood surfaces finished with Oil Plus 2C.
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Choosing a Wood Species
Choosing a suitable wood species is an essential part of any woodworking project. Different wood species have unique characteristics that can affect their durability, appearance, workability, and overall performance.
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Rubio Monocoat Atelier Charity Raffle
Fourteen woodworkers from across the world traveled to Rubio Monocoat headquarters in Belgium for the Rubio Monocoat Atelier 2022. At this event, the makers were split into two teams and...
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Rubio Monocoat USA and Festool USA Maker Challenge: April 2022
The Rubio Monocoat USA and Festool USA Maker Challenge is an opportunity for several hand-selected makers to get together, showcase their talents, and create beautiful pieces to be auctioned off to benefit...
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How to Care for Your Rubio Monocoat Finished Furniture
Caring for your Rubio Monocoat oil finished surface is simple, and when done properly, keeps your furniture looking beautiful for a lifetime.
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What is Water Popping Wood?
Learn what water popping wood is, why it improves color penetration, and how to water pop hardwood floors, furniture, and millwork before finishing.
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Matte vs. Satin vs. Semi-Gloss vs. Gloss: Choosing the Right Interior Wood Finish Sheen
Deciding between matte, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss for an interior wood finish comes down to three things: how much light reflection you want, how forgiving the finish needs to be,...
