William Debiec
GBFollow the directions carefully first timer Follow the directions carefully. I am experiencing a learning curve with Rubio. I did not wipe off a sufficient amount of the Rubio Monocoat. It appeared to not stain my white oak enough for my liking and as a result stayed tacky for more than three months in a very warm basement. Next time I’ll wipe like I never wiped before!
Howard Kelly
GBGood oil, with caveats This stuff, although expensive, makes a superior oil finish. Be careful with the accelerator. A partial can will 1) glue the can shut if you are not very careful and 2) cure the whole can once opened. For this reason I think it is more suitable for use in larger quantities rather than small woodworking projects. I have to say again that this is an excellent product.
James Trabing
GBBest finish ever. Best finish ever. Smooth matte, let’s the grain feel come through—wood enhancing, not covering. Super easy, even application with a shop cloth buffing it in after spreading with a plastic spreader. Looks totally gorgeous.
Anonymous
GBSamples disappointing I ordered 2 samples smoke 5% and natural and they barely provided any tint to my countertop. The colors shown don’t have an indication of what wood they may be applied to in order to produce the desired color. Unfortunately, I spent $13/sample and neither were near the sample swatch shown.
Joe Polich
GBI'm a believer! Mark was incredible taking so much time to explain the Monocoat process and what I could expect with my rocker project. I was surprised that sanding would stop at 150 grit when I normally go to 220. On his recommendation I purchased a 20ml bottle of Pure and applied it to a piece of scrap from the rocker. Application was super easy. Just wipe it on and after 5-10 minutes, wipe it dry. The surface was so smooth, everyone in my wood club thought it was sanded to 220, but I had left a section unfinished for comparison. The Pure did everything Mark said it would and I will place an order to do the full rocker. Thank you Mark!