Rubio Monocoat Wood Oil Finish 650 ft² | Oil Plus 2C | Quick-Dry, Eco-Friendly Linseed Wood Oil for Indoor Use, Includes Accelerator (Part B) | Protector | 1.3 L, Pure

What an awesome product! Before I get into how I used Rubio Monocoat and the final outcome, let me tell you WHY I used it and WHAT it is. I’ve seen a bunch of professional and hobbyist woodworkers on Instagram and YouTube swear by this product to finish their tables. Basically it’s a 2 component finish (means there’s some mixing required) of hard wax and oil that’s zero VOC (if you don’t know what that is just think no toxic off gassing or harmful fumes) it seals the wood, protects against water (like water rings not a monsoon) and it’s super easy to touch up if the finish gets damaged. I chose this product for the simplicity of simply sanding my work piece up to 150 grit, applying Rubio Monocoat, and then buffing... that’s it. Here’s what I used it on: I made a live edge table for my wife and I. It’s a live edge slab of Black Mara wood from Sri Lanka; this wood falls under the category of “exotic hardwood." This is important to note because there’s an extra step involved when using Rubio Monocoat on exotics that I didn’t know about until I realized my mistake. When you using this product on domestics (walnut, cherry, maple, oak etc.) you just sand, apply and buff. With exotic woods, which tend to be more oily and interlocked woods, you need to use Rubio Monocoats wood cleaner before you buy OR just wipe down your work piece with acetone after you finish sanding and before you apply this oil. IF you don’t... you’ll like tend up with a splotchy finish that looks like crap and you’ll need to sand your wood back down to bare wood and start over. Another piece of advice, DO NOT sand higher than 120-150 grit. This will also leave you with some splotchy areas... and that was my other problem... I went up to 220 grit and it’s a no go. Last bit of advice: whether your working with domestic or exotic lumber, make sure you let the airborne dust in your shop settle overnight, then use a tack cloth to wipe off the surface dust, otherwise the oil will bond with the airborne dust particles as it settles on your workpiece and bond with it, leaving you with a rough feeling surface. Once I started over and did things right (sand up to 120 grit, wipe/clean with acetone, apply finish and buff) the final result was beautiful!!!! Will def be buying Rubio Monocoat again!!!!

Never used Rubio' before but I like it very much. It is super easy to apply and clean up. There is almost no smell as well. You'll never get weird streaks or runs. Application: Wipe on using a plastic scraper, so the product spreads further. A little does go a long way. I used a white pad to hand rub the entire surface after. Seemed to work well and I got a smooth finish. Finish type is matte, I also used the sheen enhancer to bring it to a satin. Satin sheen is in the photo. Used on red cedar. Only bad thing is the cost, but it is worth it for that quality finish. Warning!!!! Due to it being an oil the product will spontaneously combust. Dispose of all rags/pads/etc the the proper manner.

Great product. I stumbled on this product looking for a finish that I could use without all the fumes and vapor issues. I used it on a dining room table and could not be happier. After 2 years it still has maintained a great look and I have used it on several other projects.

If I could give this product 10 stars- I would. Was extremely easy to use. It has minimal to no odor at all. I purchased the shell gray stain with accelerator to use on birch butcher block countertops. If you follow the exact directions provided on the manufacturer’s website you can’t mess up. I combined the 2 bottles in a cup, mixed well. Used the plastic scrapers to apply even coat of the product all over the surface. Make sure you work with smaller areas. Spread the product; wait 5-ish minutes and buff it off. Used a sponge brush for crafts to coat the edges then wiped those after 5 mins. I used the blue shop towels to buff off any excess product. Application wasn’t messy and it was extremely easy to work with. After buffing off excess, it took about 45mins-1 hour for the butcher blocks to feel dry to touch. The stain dries to matte finish. I purchased the small bottle+ (130ml) and that was enough to finish an 8ft x 2ft + 2x 4ft x 2ft slabs of butcher block. The color of the stain came out a bit darker than what was shown on the pictures provided with the product- but I did expect it to vary, considering my butcher blocks aren’t made of oak wood as the sample in the picture is. Mine came out darker than shown, and I’m very happy that was the case. Reason why I picked this product is 1) because of its fast curing time. The counters should be fully cured in 5-7 days. Ready for installing and light use after 2 days. 2) huge upside- it only needs re-seasoning every 5 years. 3) does great to protect counters from staining. And it’s virtually completely water proof. This was extremely important since I’ll be using them in my kitchen. All in all- perfect product- fast cure time- easy to use.

Update 1 year later -- bumping to 4 stars. While it still "micro scratches", I've been pleased overall with durability and it's not as if someone else would view the wood island as totally scratched up. The surface been a workhorse for a year and I've been less careful, and while it doesn't necessarily look "like new", it looks good and most wouldn't know the difference. The early returns on scratches caused me some concern that I might have to abandon the finish, but I'm now planning to stick with Rubio monocoat. The scratches definitely fade over time although I can easily point many out still. Using the surface spray soap and occasional universal maintenance oil helps. And the fact that I did 2 initial layers. In the end, I'm happy with the choice of this for a high use kitchen island with the understanding that's it's higher maintenance and cost than traditional polys (and I'd suggest to use the other Rubio products for maintenance + hand sanitizer spray occasionally if you need to disinfect well), it provides a nicer feel/look with an easier application and less odor than the platicky poly finishes. So, if you're okay with those trade-offs, then it can be a good choice for a kitchen island. The pros/cons indicated below still apply though. I think a matte poly (harder to find) would also be a reasonable choice if someone wants a more scratch resistant surface, but doesn't give quite as nice of a feel/look (and smells much worse at application time) and sacrifices easier repairability. Update 6 months later after using it as a kitchen island/working surface -- liking it overall, still scratches: This finish does a solid job of resisting stains/spills. When I spill a drink on the countertop, it beads on top and is easily wipable. I still tend to wipe things right away so as to not test my luck, but if something small was left overnight, it's not a big deal. It still scratches fairly easily although the maintenance oil does soften the appearance of scratches but doesn't eliminate them. I apply a new maintenance oil coat once every few months. I do like the finish look and feel, and might bump up rating to 4 stars...I use the Rubio Soap regularly to clean it, which works well, but that doesn't disinfect, so I use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer spray when I need it (e.g. raw meat got on it) which seems to work well (Rubio used to sell an alcohol-based product to disinfect). To summarize, Pros: Looks good Feels good Easy to apply Smells good Resists spills/stains well/beads on top (still, wipe immediately) Repairable (although I have yet to re-sand and apply new coat, but simply applying a new coat of maintenance oil does restore it somewhat) Cons: Expensive High Maintenance Poor Scratch Resistance compared to more traditional finishes Original review: Using for a wooden kitchen island (maple butcher block). Applied it about 6 weeks ago. Did two coats based on recommendations here that it gives extra protection (and followed manufacturer's recommendations) + added Rubio Universal Maintenance Oil for additional durability (and then ANOTHER coat of maintenance oil two weeks later). The maintenance oil replaced the "high traffic" product that Rubio used to sell for hotels and commercial flooring applications. I figured all that would give it as good of a shot of durability as I could. This stuff smells nice, is easy to apply, looks really nice after application, and all that. It does seem to resist water/spills/stains although I've been fairly careful to wipe things up quickly so haven't fully tested sitting water or if certain products would stain it. However, my island now scratches ALL THE TIME. Maybe a kitchen island that is heavily used isn't the best use case for the product. Move a plate? Scratch. I knew it wouldn't be as scratch resistant as a poly, but figured it would offer at least some scratch resistance and the repairability/look was worth the tradeoff. I also got the Rubio Soap so I've bought into all the product line (3 different products) and spent a fair amount of time and money. Right now, I'm undecided if it was a wise choice to go with Rubio Monocoat or if I should have simply done a matte oil-based poly for a similar look with much less maintenance/cost. I am hopeful that after several months or a year, I can simply re-apply product or sand and re-apply and a "like new" surface will be there for me without too much effort. If I can do that, perhaps it's worth the extra maintenance but certainly, it's not close to a maintenance-free product like a poly would be (of course, poly is much harder to "start anew.") Depending on how that turns out, I am debating sanding it off and simply applying a poly, which would totally negate the benefit of Rubio Monocoat in the first place (easy repairability and look/feel of nature wood) and make it just a really expensive clear stain, which would have been silly. The kitchen island is a working surface that I use frequently (although I never cut/work on the surface directly), so perhaps going the traditional route would have been much easier and lower maintenance going forward for this type of use case. I saw some scratches in the first couple of weeks and applied another layer of maintenance oil and it did somewhat diminish the sight of the scratches, but didn't eliminate them. We'll see how the surface looks after several more months of wear and how applying more maintenance oil "brings it back to life" (or doesn't). So, I think Rubio is a great product for the right purpose. If you're planning to use a surface a lot and don't want to deal with maintenance, a poly solution might be a better fit depending on your particular wants/needs.

Almost impossible to screw up, just make sure your surface is clean. I didn’t use the Rubio wood cleaner beforehand (budget…), but used acetone as an alternative to clean the surface ahead of time as they suggest. Once I was sure there was no dust (swipe with a black nitrile glove), I went to town. Used this for a walnut veneer media cabinet with curly maple overlays. My first solo built cabinet and I’m thrilled with the result. Such a time saver too, no scuffing and recoating over and over. Not sure I’d use this finish on a coffee or dining table, but for this low-traffic/use peice it’s perfect. One coat. Some people swear by two coats for walnut, but it was too shiny for my liking in a test piece. Also, as others note, the stuff smells friggin amazing.

Just like most everyone else has said, this product was great! Went on so easy with a rag and I followed with a white scrub pad. Perfect finish with a matt sheen and very even. I pre stained with intense black and followed the instructions exactly, including using the recommended wood cleaner step. It does have an odor, although not terrible, but it has lasted a week already so just be aware the finished product will need time for it to dissipate. I was nervous to take on the project as a complete novice, but it came out great and i saved big $$$ compared to estimates I received from pros. My fireplace mantel came out great and I get so many compliments, I may have to do more woodworking now!!

Resurfaced this knife block (photo) that used to be just natural color with the Charcoal shade Rubio. It has a nice modern tone and is perfectly matte, as if covered with a matte varnish (it is not). The block is made of a very hard wood and yet it penetrated quite well, despite the 220- grit finish. Perhaps it could have been even better with a 150 but I wanted a very smooth final surface. It comes in two bottles, one is the colored oil mix and the other is a transparent accelerator. You actually can use the same accelerator with different colors. Just mix them 3:1 and you’re ready to go. It takes time to harden, the manual says mix as much as you can use in 15 minutes. It can be applied with anything: a pad, a brush, a soft cloth etc. After leaving it on for a few minutes, wipe it off and buff it until the shiny part is gone and it is done. My advice is wear rubber gloves as this stuff penetrates every pore on your skin and doesn’t wash off easily. It has a very low odor and is not toxic for food usage after it cures. It stops being sticky after a few hours but the full cure takes about seven days. Repeated layers don’t change much in my experience, it is basically just one application. If any Cons I’d say it is quite expensive for this small bottle, I’d buy more colors if it wasn’t this expensive. Also as it is one application only and no poly on top (probably can do an oil-based one if needed) it requires a perfectly prepared surface with no stains or other problems. I recommend this product.

We use Rubio monocoat for all of our woodworking projects. We love the finish and the fact that it is food safe. It is easy to apply and actually has a pleasant smell. Very nice to work with. Highly recommended.

Good oil, easy to apply and I'm happy with the finish. Worth noting, this colour is not a paint, but an oil. It simply tints the natural colour of your wood. I was able to increase the strength by applying a slightly thicker layer, leaving overnight and rubbing off the excess before applying the cure

I can safely say I’m now a Rubio Monocoat convert! I’ve tried this a few times but didn’t really like the overall matte finish. I always used Osmo PolyX gloss for a good sheen on epoxy tables and place mats. I had an order recently and the customer requested a matte finish and I happened to have a small 100mm bottle of the pure Oil plus 2c and gave that a go. After the finishing process literally being one coat and completely dry in less than 24hours it got me wondering if this finish is actually good… but I need a higher shine to my pieces. Got a small 100ml kit of the SheenPlus and I can safely say I am 100% converted to Rubio. 48hours and my finish is done! It was taking me 5-6 days with Osmo and stressing me out with the uneven dull finish until coat 4+. Rubio has eliminated that completely. I’ve even tried applying oil plus 2c in the AM and then adding the SheenPlus in the evening to cut down time even more with good results. While the weather is hot I think you can get away with it but doubt this will be as successful during the winter.

Super calidad de tinta y protector ,uno piensa q el costo es alto pero vale la pena por que no se desperdicia ya q abarca una gran superficie con tan poco

By far the easiest product to use.. Costly but extremely user friendly and great quality. Finished product is smooth and durable