Does Rubio Monocoat Hold Up Well?

See Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2c has held up on my walnut dining room table that I built over 1 year ago.
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[@jeffj2495]

Nice vid. It is always useful to see how a finish holds up after a year. The refinish work is easy - just as you showed. Nice table too!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you!

[@kiwdwks]

Thanks for the video! Rubio looks like a great finish. Love that it is a durable and easily fixable finish.

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@mattbowers5342]

Glad to see! I have a couple customer projects out there with oil plus 2C. They are very happy so far also!

[@bentswoodworking]

I have been very pleased with it

[@CReevesMakes]

Great video Jason! I literally just came in from the shop where I was refinishing my coffee table with Pure 2C. Super easy application and the shop smells great! LOL. Thanks for all the tips!

[@bentswoodworking]

No problem buddy!

[@sapelesteve]

Beautiful table & great finish. I am going to look into using Rubio on my next project! Thanks for the heads up! 👍👍😉😉

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@LTDWoodworks]

Just used Rubio for the first time on my coffee table build. Just like you, I am very happy with the product👍 Good to know that it refinishes well as well. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@Cornz38]

Thanks to you i'm doing my original 1950's stair hand rail with charcoal monocoat. Thanks for the vids.

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@andygrayson7485]

Looks good, just ordered some for a table and benches in oak I've made, looks like a commercial alternative to spray polishing and lacquers, good video 👍

[@alpacino187]

I love you bro, watching your videos are really helpful. Thank you.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you!!!

[@davidclauson5256]

Thanks for showing this, great video.

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@raxphenon]

The grease remover from Rubio works really well for removing marker stains.

[@briankelly5244]

Great video, very informative!

[@panchobrown7562]

Nice table!! Good work!! Love your content..🤜🏽

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@chriswindberg5010]

Beautiful work

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@josiahutah3712]

Thanks for the info, man!

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@TheBengstonWoodshop]

Thanks for taking the time to do a review of the Rubio monocoat. It looks like it heald up great! Love that table too!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you!

[@garronsteele5143]

Great video, i always look forward to your videos. Very clear, practical advise that is easy to apply to my hobby. Thanks again and keep them coming

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@WesHamstra]

Great video. With two little kids, my kitchen table is destroyed. I might to try Rubio. Looks straight forward. Thanks!

[@bentswoodworking]

Very easy for sure

[@shanrandall932]

Beautiful

[@greg2337]

I havent tried a hardwax oil yet. I like the idea for a piece that wont get much wear. For a table though, I wouldnt want to have to do this that often. I just finished a walnut coffee table. polymerized tung oil/varnish blend (danish oil) to wet sand and fill the pores/seal. Then a few coats of wiping varnish or even a few more coats of the danish oil provides a lot more protection than the hardwax oil but is easy to repair if and when it needs it. Tung oil is great for moisture resistance and after the wood is sealed, it starts to build a nice sheen. Not to mention better wear resistance then the HWO's. So far it's my favorite finish. Looking forward to trying the HWO for some picture display shelves soon.

[@raginbuell]

This is my favorite finish for a durable, velvet feeling table top. Wet sanding with the home made danish oil on there makes an amazing feeling finish. When I mix up my own danish, sometimes I even tint the first coat with an oil based stain. 🤟 But I am using Rubio on 16 new ash doors. Its perfect for something like that

[@EthanTheEx]

Hey Marshall glad to see you again:) Himym is the best tv show ever and your woodworking is perfect as your acting. May I ask; if I use RubioMonocoat COLORING (walnut color) on pine wood, 1. will I get a result better than wood stain products? (Which seems to be real hard to get an even colored surface due to pine's structure.) 2. will it need a hard covering finishing? As I learned the pine is a soft wood and easily scratched. note: I wont be able to test any of the products, so your trustworthy recommendation is important before ordering. Thanks for the great informative channel.

[@designcreationswoodworking963]

The ease of repair alone makes it worth it. great video

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@SandyMasquith]

Thanks for this! I’ve been contemplating Rubio Monocoat for a while. This video definitely makes that decision easy!

[@bentswoodworking]

I think you will enjoy using it

[@niftygriffty]

Loved the follow up. I finished a coffee table that the kids leave stuff on that gets wiped heavily nearly every day. After 2 years I refinished it in less than 30m to its original condition. I put a coat of maintenance oil on top as well this time, so we’ll see if that makes any difference.

[@bentswoodworking]

Yeah I really love how easy it is.

[@stallionranchwoodworks]

I only use Conversion Varnish on my table tops. Its almost bullet proof. But I would like to try this Rubio out to see how it holds up. Great video.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lorismith8887]

I’ve never told you thank you for teaching me how to make shaker cabinet doors. I painted my kitchen cabinets and made new shaker doors. 26 to be exact! It turned out fabulous! We just should our home for well over the asking price and I know it was because the kitchen showed so well. Thanks again!

[@bentswoodworking]

So glad to hear that

[@TeamProsperity]

Very cool yeah I made an expandable dining table 40’ x 72 - 102” using Rubio oil plus 2C Cotton White solid Ash for my daughter and she sat a planter on it and water had drained outta the pot onto the table and sat there awhile staining it 😱 🙄 so I gotta sand ir down and spot traet it next week so we’ll see how that goes

[@bentswoodworking]

Interested on the results

[@mikemike8017]

My dining room table desperately needs to be refinished and I have been putting it off. But that is too easy. Looks like I'll be finally doing it.

[@bentswoodworking]

Give it a shot!

[@tonyg6103]

Used Rubio on floors so we end up spot fixing on worm areas and blends in well. So fyi future reference you may not need to sand entire surface!

[@chrisshannonmoeller781]

Looks easy enough. You have me convinced. Thanks!

[@ReSpawNnL]

Just bought the Pure for my custom made corner desk. Very curious to see how it holds up - looks like average use is no big deal for Rubio! Thanks for the vid.

[@ashutoshsrivastava303]

I just finished my office desk. it was a redwood slab. I used regular odorless mineral spirits to clean it instead of their cleaner and it worked as good. I am not sure how their cleaner is any different. Apart from that it's an absolutely gorgeous finish I have ever used and so easy to use! This was my first woodworking project and Rubio made it very easy.

[@mattmo91]

Which finish did you use? About to stain/seal a redwood slab desk too!

[@ashutoshsrivastava303]

@@mattmo91 used rubio monocoat pure. I used 2 coats.

[@mattmo91]

@@ashutoshsrivastava303 Nice! You happy with the results?

[@ashutoshsrivastava303]

@@mattmo91 yup.. quite a lot. I have also used it on a cottonwood slab... If you want a satin finish, this is hard to beat

[@travisedwards9983]

Still go with like a matte water poly over these oil waxes for table tops etc for protection. But love them for book cases etc, very pretty finish really no matter the brand. They are much heavier on VOCs than people realize though, in some cases VERY high.

[@house9850]

Rubio kills it on walnut, looks great

[@ericrath4958]

Oh man, I always make a huge mess with Rubio, but I have about 500 baby medicine syringes I could easily use for this purpose. Thanks for the tip!

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@petersdotter1]

Non-acetone nail polish remover does a good job on Sharpie ink.

[@donesry2902]

Beautiful table! Thank you for the video. Have you put anything on top of the Rubio such as wax or a ceramic coating?

[@bentswoodworking]

I have not. It is not recommended.

[@katiekiesow7256]

Did you try the Rubio Cleaner? Otherwise, love that stuff and good video!

[@alangoldstein3350]

Jason, a very helpful video. I see Rubio also makes exterior finishes. I have a mahogany front door (New England) that faces north. Any thoughts on how Rubio would hold up?

[@bentswoodworking]

I have not tried it but I would like too

[@johndali764]

came across your channel by accident...thank you for making the video! have you used it on floors? wonder if it will hold up...but just love the natural look it captures.

[@bentswoodworking]

I haven’t used it on floors but that is what it is designed for

[@johndali764]

@@bentswoodworking.Thank you! You are so talented!

[@richh7539]

Hi Jason, this is a great review as I am planning on using Rubio on my next project. It appears to be easy to apply. Question: What Festool Sander did you use to remove the finish?

[@bentswoodworking]

ETs EC 150/5

[@davecurda2350]

If you would have used Osmo polyx you could have removed the sharpie marker with out sanding at all. Check it out. And no mixing like Rubio

[@climbnc]

Agree 100%.

[@june-we2wi]

After ten years of using Osmo and having black mould appearing every year , I definitely wouldn’t recommend Osmo products at all .

[@rjtumble]

Great follow-up, thanks Jason (I remember watching that table build). Can you think of times when you wouldn't use Rubio?

[@bentswoodworking]

Totally depends on what you are going for. Example, if you wanted a gloss finish, it’s totally out of the question.

[@nickbailey202]

I'm not at all at Jason's level, but I've learned that I won't use Rubio on something that gets heavy use. It's perfect for the walnut paneling in my office cuz it doesn't get touched much.

[@AlAmantea]

@@nickbailey202 Considering that Rubio comes from the world of floor finishing, I'm curious why you say that. I have no issues with using Rubio on pieces that get heavy use, in fact, I prefer it. It's very simple and easy to repair those pieces that ultimately get damaged, and for me, it holds up extremely well.

[@nickbailey202]

@@AlAmantea That's great! A lot of people love it.

[@mattdworaczyk1884]

Thanks for the update. I'm about to build a walnut table and was going to try Rubio. Was a single coat enough for the refinishing? I've seen on your and other videos that suggest a second coat on walnut.

[@bentswoodworking]

I just did a single coat this time

[@TheGhostplanner]

Thanks for the video 🙏 What you added was not a „hardener“, but an accelerator, right? Sorry, I am new to this. So the only thing the accelerator does it speed up the drying process, right?

[@SunnyWu]

I found rubbing alcohol can sometimes wipe Sharpie off. You can try next time if your son does it again.

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome. Do you have a link to those buffing pads?

[@bentswoodworking]

I don’t but I got them from the Rubio site. 👍👍

[@A2ZGeek]

Just fyi they aren’t buffing pads they are applicator pads and you can find them on rubios site. Bit expensive if you ask be, a standard stain applicator from HD would be just fine. However I suppose when your spending $200+ on the plus 2C what’s another $16 for the pads lol.

[@skipguenter3711]

3M polishing pads on Amazon

[@paulharris3796]

Great video. Building my first live edge too. Will be utilized outdoors in Tennessee. Is Rubio, a viable option?

[@bentswoodworking]

They make an actual outdoor finish

[@KaiKronfield]

Now I need that Festool positioning guide. Ugh! I'm down the rabbit hole.

[@nickbailey202]

Damnit. Ok fine, I'm doing mine again today and tomorrow.

[@olivepressdesign]

Very helpful. Thanks Jason. Does Rubio come in different sheens like glossy?

[@bentswoodworking]

No, if you’re looking for gloss Rubio definitely isn’t an option

[@ryaari]

Hi Ben, I’m about to re-oil my van’s Bamboo cabinets. They have some curves. How best to sand? By hand or sander for uniformity? Please send link to your favorite finish sander.

[@drewfoxworthy1057]

Jason, how is your festool trac attached to your garage door? Good video!

[@bentswoodworking]

They are made by fast cap

[@MixingGBP]

5:45 Can you try out Arm-R-Seal? I would be curious to know if you think this is just as good or better as far as livability on a family dining table.

[@joshhavens3450]

I’m sold

[@zaffman]

Quick tip: WD-40 can remove permanent marker/sharpie. I’ve done this before and it worked really well. Regardless, thanks for sharing this information.

[@bentswoodworking]

Good tip!

[@whitexeno]

rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer is less messy.

[@MixingGBP]

@@whitexeno And less stinky!

[@ubacow7109]

How does rubio compare in toughness and protection conpared to poly?

[@remcovanderheide9318]

1st off: Amazing demo on the Rubio 2nd: Drinking game challence? 1 shot for every time Jason says Rubio 😂

[@reggiem1668]

Beautiful table! Tried to find a build video on it but couldn’t. What species of wood is it?

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you! This is walnut - the table build is one of my earlier videos. I also sell plans for this table on my website. www.bentswoodworking.com

[@kalebbecar5406]

Hey Jason, what is that lid you're using on the accelerator? That would be a life saver with that stuff!

[@bentswoodworking]

It’s the lid that comes on the larger set

[@jackkister5979]

Jason You gave a tremendous positive review after only 18 months of usage. I get that moving did some damage and sharpies are not good. But 18 months compared to older finishes that have lasted 200 years. I'm not yet sold. I would love to see a review where you try to speed wear the finish and see how well it stands up.

[@billm1651]

Then I guess he can make a video in 200 years? Not sure what else he could do to convince you. 18 months is a decent time for a dining table thats being used daily, especially with children. Also being able to spot repair is sweet. Ive used Rubio and now I dont use anything else unless its a cutting board. I used to use shellac with a matte poly on top, but Rubio looks better, faster and easier to apply. Its expensive but my time saved from finishing makes it worth it. Maybe you should buy your own and come to your own conclusions? Its like $60 not the end of the world. Or buy their trial size for like $20.

[@chippychippy8291]

Jason, have you ever tried Rubio on plywood? If so, how did it turn out? Process the same? Thoughts? Stay safe.

[@bentswoodworking]

I have and I apply it in the same manor.

[@Corkboard753]

What would your thoughts be about Rubio on wooden kitchen cabinets?

[@3weight]

Created for floors, so it makes sense it would wear well.

[@moniquenaidoo4506]

What do you apply after cleaning if i have primer, oil and royal colour

[@danielortiz7403]

I have a question….. I’m making a table and was not planning on using Rubio but would like to now. The question I have is that I sanded it to 220 and understand that it shouldn’t be past 120. If I pop the grain with water at 220 will that be enough for Rubio to work? Also, once applied is there any other sanding that needs to be done for a smooth finish? Thank you

[@takeniteasyfriend]

How good would Rubio perform aesthetically if you merely sanded little areas of the sharpie marker out (did not sand the entire piece), then touched it up with Rubio? My thought process is to sand the table top every 5-10 years for a complete refinish, and touch-up applications in the interim with Rubio. Of course kiddos will change that cycle 😂. Just curious if a re-sanding is necessary always. Great follow up to your original lesson 👍

[@bentswoodworking]

Rubio can be spot finished. I have tested it a couple times with good results

[@tim71ford]

Hi Jason. I was wondering if I used a paste wax over my Rubio 2C-finished walnut table if that would improve the protection from water stains but still keep the ability to spot repair if/when needed. Ever tried this? I’ve also seen ceramic coating videos-would that be better than paste wax? Thanks for all your help and your videos!!

[@bentswoodworking]

Wax I wouldn’t. Supposedly the Ceramic coating can be but Rubio would tell you not too

[@lucmartin4729]

hi try using a non permanent marker to remove the sharpie if it happens again. also bug spray works to remove it.

[@bentswoodworking]

Will do! Thank you 👍

[@stephenbishop8594]

@@bentswoodworking dry erase marker will remove sharpie from just about anything

[@damirsarac151]

How does Rubio holds up against water/moisture? I have oak stair threads and was thinking to finish it with Rubio monocoat,do i need anything more to finish it ?

[@Jack-es9xq]

positive feedback for the algorithm. the other commenters have said it all

[@PaulRutherford-yl3nr]

standard white board markers will remove Sharpe pen marks too. just draw over the top and wipe off

[@tomformanek3312]

Did you consider dry erase markers? They have a solvent that breaks down "permanent" ink?

[@morgan1800]

FYI ethanol or rubbing alcohol easily remove sharpy marker.

[@BenMarshallDesigns]

Can't wait for Leo to mark the table again after you've resurfaced it lol!

[@bentswoodworking]

He better not 🤣🤣

[@stephanekiss]

The black sharpie marks didn't look great, maybe blue sharpie marks would go better with the natural walnut finish?

[@KeV42023]

@@stephanekiss Blue sharpie definitely goes better with Walnut! Lmao

[@moniquenaidoo4506]

What do you apply primer, oil, color royal

[@sagarlakhwani8356]

Upto which grit the surface has been sanded?

[@bret9741]

Would this be a good coating on stairs? White oak is the species.

[@testingperson8413]

Isopropyl alcohol can remove permanent marker if the surface is ight. Woodgrain may hold some color. Your mileage may vary in your situation.

[@maryjanedavidson2804]

I have a question? My husband and I have a solid oak, 1.5" thick double pedestal (3 leaves that extends with geared slides) table that we bought 25 years ago, it was hand made by an Amish man in Ontario where we lived at the time. The top of the table really needs to be refinished, we have 3 sons and it has seen quite a bit of abuse over the years by them and me! I have no clue what he used to finish it but I am quite certain it wasn't Rubio, if I give the top a nice sanding can Rubio be used over this? Or would I have to use a poly?? I am extremally handy and want to do this myself instead of paying someone else to do it.

[@davidbo3788]

Have you ever used the Rubio maintenance oil over Pure 2C? And if so, how often do you have to re-apply with just normal use (for an office desk in my case)? Thanks!

[@bentswoodworking]

I have not used it yet

[@wakerider16]

FYI if you draw over a sharpie marker with dry erase you can get almost all of it off. For the next thing someone's kid draws on.

[@darrellreed7044]

Ha! My son at 3-4 years old decided to grab a rock and draw some pics for dad on his car!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@bentswoodworking]

Oh man, I know those days are coming for me 🤣

[@kristinatroxell9561]

Would this be a good finish for wood cabinets durability wise? They have a few stains I love on white oak

[@bentswoodworking]

I don’t know if I would use them on kitchen cabinets.

[@BARFMEDIA]

Do you know if Rubio has a UV protection aspect? I can’t find anything online. My table will be in a large window space and I’m worried about it yellowing over time.

[@meuhey]

have you found an answer to that?

[@BARFMEDIA]

@@meuhey no, but I have had my table in the window for about a month and no yellowing so far. At least nothing that I’ve noticed.

[@comtrang]

I have a walnut desktop a friend helped me build that we applied one coat of tung oil to, before I decided I didn't want to mess with the upkeep of tung oil in the long term. I've already sanded it down; would you say I can apply Rubio to it now or am I just out of luck at this point?

[@bentswoodworking]

I would ask Rubio

[@boilyourshorts]

Did you ever use the maintenance oil in addition to the finish?

[@bentswoodworking]

I have not

[@woodsilobuilds7245]

Thanks for the Rubio review! I’m building a large walnut dining table and want to use Rubio but have been worried about how it would hold up over time. Any issues with lap lines if you need to do it in sections? The table I’m building is 9ft

[@bentswoodworking]

No not at all. Blends in perfectly

[@jdevenuta]

Late reply but I did 10+ tables made with walnut veneered plywood and solid walnut edges. The table were huge 6’x12’ and you can easily spread across that entire area and let it soak in for 10-15 minutes without an issue.

[@fitnessforall2274]

I’m looking to use this product on a live edge black walnut table. Will it be ok on its own for daily dinner use and any water spills? Or do you advise to coat with a polyurethane?

[@bentswoodworking]

You cannot apply anything over the top of this finish.

[@SamWanamaker1]

What festtool sander was that you used on the top? Obviously it was sped up but it still seemed to make pretty quick work of removing the oil!

[@bentswoodworking]

ETS/EC 150/5

[@SamWanamaker1]

@@bentswoodworking thanks! have you noticed if you get a lot of swirls with that one? I keep going back and forth between that and the /3. Obviously I would assume the 5 takes off more quickly, I just wonder how the comes out.

[@BenMarshallDesigns]

@@SamWanamaker1 typically if you are getting swirl marks on your materials from a sander, there is too much downward pressure. Really the only amount of pressure should be from the weight of the sander itself. If you have variable suction, reduce it to the lowest setting. If you don't have variable suction, align the holes on your paper to just barely align with the extraction holes on the sanding pad. Also use overlapping sweeps when sanding to get a uniform finish.

[@SamWanamaker1]

@@BenMarshallDesigns yup that can be part of it. Another important part is the sanding stoke though. That’s why Festool has one as low as 2mm and then 3mm and 5mm on the sander used in this video.

[@CorwinBos]

Very nice! Do you think that Rubio would be a good finish for kitchen cabinets?

[@jamaxit]

I’m curious about this question myself. I know it might be overkill, but I usually do 4 coat hand sanded 3-2-1 (Thinner, Poly, Linseed). This looks so much easier and durable!

[@bentswoodworking]

I would probably still use a more durable finish for that but I suppose you could. Would be easy to repair when needed.

[@CorwinBos]

@@jamaxit Im OK with overkill! A one coat solution that holds up well sounds like a winner to me, even if the cost of the finish is higher. Cabinet face frames and doors are by far a lower wear item than a table, and this table looks to be holding up quite well. I also like the idea of just sanding to a 180 and finishing, instead of 220, and then a 320 sanding between coats. Time is money, even if its just a project for myself.

[@CorwinBos]

@@bentswoodworking I have considered using a Danish oil type finish as well, as its simple and easy to repair when something does take a ding, which it inevitably will at some point. Im still a year out on this project, so Im just weighing options at this point. Im trying to avoid anything that will involve spraying as I dont have a good place to do that, or multiple processes. Thanks for the feedback!

[@nickbailey202]

@@CorwinBos Yeah I like Danish Oil too. It's just as easy as Rubio (maybe easier since it doesn't need to be mixed) and has a bit of lacquer in it to provide a bit more protection.

[@shidoin5398]

Can this be used over wood stain or do you have to use their colored finish

[@bentswoodworking]

Their colored finish

[@markkoons7488]

Three questions: How temperature sensitive is the required time for an 80% cure? What can I recommend as a cleaning or dusting product to the people who commission Monocoated work? If there is a Monocoat color blend that approximates the yellowing effect of traditional varnish or lacquer, what is it called? Thanks.

[@bentswoodworking]

First question, I recommend reaching out to Rubio. Second, I just use a damp rag. That’s it, no other cleaners. Sometimes I will use rubios cleaner but rarely. Third, I’m not totally sure what you are asking.

[@markkoons7488]

​@@bentswoodworking Lacquer and varnish have a yellow cast to them. Monocoat may come in a yellowish formulation or it may not.Maybe their plain material resembles the yellowish appearance of varnish and lacquer. I don't know and haven't noticed such a notation or name in their color chart. I've used water based finishes that wee described as being clear as water. They have a much different appearance than traditional lacquer and varnish. Can Monocoat be tinted with analine dyes like Transtint to alter their cured appearance? At a hundred bucks a pop I'd like not to have to order in another kit of Monocoat every time I do a project in another wood.

[@ShawnCleave]

What kind of pad did you use to apply to the sides? Was it a magic eraser or just a white poly pad?

[@bentswoodworking]

It’s a white none abrasive pad.

[@DonnieKluck]

Hey there Jason had a question for you, how much Rubio would you end up buying if you were doing a a project to something the size of your table? I did not know how long the shelf life is and did not want a lot to go to waste if I did not need or use it all. So was not sure since it seems like you said a lot goes a long way.

[@bentswoodworking]

One of the small 350ml cans is more than enough

[@joshnewman2685]

would you use Rubio in a restaurant setting? I love it for residential, but have a request to redo tables at a local restaurant and am hesitant as to how it might hold up in this scenario.

[@bentswoodworking]

I probably would not because they will be used 20 times more than any home table

[@joshnewman2685]

@@bentswoodworking that's was the direction that I was leaning too, but i just love working with Rubio. thanks!

[@jasonwallentine2916]

Isn’t one major selling point of the Rubio it’s repairability? That you can just spot sand and spot reapply the finish?

[@juliafrayer2683]

Question. If it's Rubio, you are supposed to be able to spot-repair with no lap lines. What made you choose to sand the entire table instead of just sanding the damaged areas and then applying Rubio only where you removed the finish?

[@Art-is-craft]

I suppose he just wanted to show how it could be completely applied.

[@emilcasas2707]

Anyone know if Rubios would work for a home bar where there’s likely gonna be booze spills and citrus juice splashing?

[@barryirby8609]

Two things: I just finished a white oak table top with Pure and the buffer pulled a little chip out of it. Not happy, so I am going to refinish the whole top. Or would you just do a spot? Thanks for making it look easy. Second, did you consider trying to remove the Marker by going over it with erasable marker for a dry erase board? On a slick surface you can lift permanent marker off with a dry erase one and a paper towel.

[@bentswoodworking]

I have spot treated with good results. As for sanding the whole top, I just chose to do the whole thing cause it is so simple to do