Preparation is key for the best finish possible.

In order for Rubio products to work to their best capacity, the following preparation should be done before you apply any oil to the floor:

• Sanding: The surface needs to be evenly sanded according to the NWFA guidelines. It is recommended to use a 120 grit abrasive pad, but not to exceed 150-180 depending on your wood.
• Dust Removal: Because of Rubio Monocoat’s Molecular Binding Technology, it is imperative that all dust is removed before the application of the oil, otherwise the oil will bond with the dust instead of the wood. Once the surface has been thoroughly vacuumed, use a lightly damped cloth with Rubio Monocoat Cleaner. This is a raw wood cleaner that will electrostatically absort the dust. Allow the wood to dry up to 1 hour before applying oil. Rubio Monocoat Cleaner will not pop the grain.
• NOTE: There is a high probability of failure if Cleaner is not used.

Customize Your Finish

While pre-treatment is not necessary, this step is used prior to oil treatments to add a creative, personalized effect to your floor – all without any hazardous or irritating vapors being released.

• Fumed: Rubio Monocoat Fumed was developed to create a ‘greying’ effect to Oak or other tannic-acid woods. This product can be diluted with water to lighten the effects of the reactive technology.
• Smoke: Rubio Monocoat Smoke greats a ‘smokey’ effect on  Oak or other tannic-accid woods. This product can be diluted with water to lighten the effects of the reactive technology.
• Drying + Resanding: Fumed and Smoke should be dried completely (12 to 48 hours) before further treatment of the wood continues. The wood should then be lightly sanded again with a beige pad, and cleaned of any dust.

Technical Data Sheet

Application Instruction Brochure

Complete the Look

Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C offers superior protection and amazing colors in one single layer. The revolutionary molecular bonding technology adheres oil to wood within 3-5 minutes due to the combination of oil and accelerator sold together with 0% VOC.

• Apply: After preparation and any desired reactive pre-treatment of your floors, begin by applying Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C using an application pad or lint-free cotton cloth. Start with the edges and continue in the lengthwise direction of the floor, working in approximately 50-100 sf sections. Use a red or white pad to spread the oil.
• Settle: Oil should be allowed to settle for 3-5 minutes so that the molecular bond can be established between the oil and the wood.
• Remove Excess Oil: After settling, remove any excess oil with a new white pad. You can never remove too much oil. Thoroughly remove/buff off the excess oil by placing a towel or rag under the white buffer pad. Maximum application time per area (applying, settling and removing) should be no longer then 10-15 minutes.
• Repeat: Continue working across your floor in areas of 50-100 sf repeating the above instructions. The surface is ready for gentle use after 24 hours and full use after 7 days. Rubio Monocoat will not produce lap lines from working in sections.

Preserve Your Floors

Regular cleaning of your cured floors is the best way to keep them looking their finest.

• Sweep, dust or dry mop
• Damp mop the floors with water or ready-to-use Rubio Monocoat Surface Care Spray.
• DO NOT use any other cleaners as most of these will damage your floors.

Restore Your Floors

Rubio Monocoat Refresh ECO is a ready-to-use spray that refreshes and restores wooden surfaces that have been treated with oil.

• Clean the surface with Rubio Monocoat Surface Care Spray.
• Spray Rubio Monocoat Refresh ECO on the surface area.
• Wipe with treated area with a dry microfiber cloth.
• Walkable after 1 hour.