How To Apply A Rubio Monocoat Finish

[@sweetsista3161]

I could watch you all day long. Your technique and directions are awesome. Easy to follow and love the results. Thank you for being so thorough. Great job!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

You are so welcome...thank you for watching. Wes

[@randallsemrau6911]

Hand-holding a wide measuring container to measure a tiny amount of liquid, means you can easily be in error by 100%. Use a narrow measuring container, and place it on a flat surface.

[@carolmcbride9307]

I love rubio monocoat have had it on my floors for 3 years now with very active kids and toy cars etc. going across my floors. They are as beautiful as when I first put it on. It is easy to fix any marks just rub some more on. ( much like how you use Old English) It adheres to the wood beautifully. But it is a MATTED finish. You can not put polyurethane or anything on it to make it shiny. Rubio has a product that gives it a temporary sheen but you have to reapply occasionally. The good thing is that I never have to remove and replace stain and poly on my floors again. Just the occasional touch up is all that is needed. The product is also VOC friendly and safe for the kids and pets since is it linseed oil based. LOVE THE PRODUCT!!!!

[@Vodagraph]

I love the matte finishes, especially on guitars - which is where I plan to use the Rubio Monocoat. Thanks again!

[@christopherd7922]

What type of wood are your floors? Were they brand new or did you redo existing? I'd like to try this on my existing red oak floors,

[@jsullivan2112]

Rubio Monocoat Intense Black, that is definitely what I want. Once the pre-colour was dry and rubbed before you even did the ceruse. it looked absolutely amazing! Thanks so much for this!

[@janetalberto9413]

Beautiful! The finish looks like the blow torch technique without burning

[@MikadoDragomir]

The technique is called Shou Sugi Ban when you burn wood to finish and seal it from mold

[@bubdolla]

I been using the shou sugi ban technique on all my tables and furniture then epoxy finish… it is awesome when I’m done but it just takes so much time to do… after watching Wes’s cerusing technique I’m going to start doing this for sure

[@WethePeopleMK]

I discovered monocoat a few years back...it is very pricey but totally worth it!!! it bonds to the wood and waterproofs it. Its GREAT!!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thanks for sharing...it is a great product. Wes

[@andylowry8439]

You are so humble a pleasure and blessing to watch. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you for visiting the channel and your kind words. Comments like yours keep me going :)) Wes

[@siccreations1287]

I am building a 36' Ford pickup and have red oak for the bed, I think I am going to do this to the wood! Oh the truck is going to be black with an ivory frame.

[@patrickdunn8918]

Definitely.

[@pattyvotaw1220]

Post!!! Plz!!!

[@jimmiller4951]

Sic , I am thinking about doing this to a stake bed rack i am building over white oak. My concern is weathering effects . I don’t want to be re-doing it every couple of months .

[@josegranados3239]

Do it, it would look hella sick!

[@lisa-marieshy9673]

That's exactly what I'm doing too on a custom 64 C'10 truck bed. My husband is building it for a client I am tasked with the wood bed kit! How did it go?? Any suggestions? Did you clear it afterwards?

[@edwardbrady8410]

Great job. This strategy makes oak look amazing.

[@MHow-qc3ns]

That would make a very beautiful lazy susan for a kitchen or dining table. What a beautiful finish!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

It sure would...great idea. Glad you liked it. Wes

[@dazedreamr]

I'm really enjoying the new options like this. Really gives those of us that prefer more unique things some options for our home.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks. Wes

[@peterwhite9261]

Yes, I really like this method too!

[@jgallo600]

Thats some beautiful stain. Thanks for featuring a new company and product. I'm definitely going to give it a try

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Good luck! Glad you enjoyed the video. Wes

[@jaekrieldgx_71]

WOW - this is so amazing. I build guitars - and I'm always looking for new ways to design and finish them. The 'new thing' now is for guitars to be sandblasted - to get the ' ceruse finish' - and to achieve this - obviously I had to buy a sandblaster and all the associated accessories. I'm SOO glad I found this video. Now it appears I can achieve essentially the same result - MUCH more easily. Thank you so much for uploading this. Fantastic technique - can't wait to try it myself. You have a new subscriber! Thanks so much. Cheers.

[@SFflacCo]

Getting ready to build a lower computer workstation upper bunkbed and side dresser all in one and this is exactly the paint finish I was thinking of👌 thanks brotha!

[@ljslw]

Wow! That is beautiful! I can’t decide if I like this better than the cabinets you did. There are opposite of each other. Both are beautiful! Nice job!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Loretta...thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words and visiting the channel. Wes

[@loreneseman2303]

I love that. It is so original.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

It is a nice product line. Thanks for watching. Wes

[@revealapattern456]

That was really satisfying project

[@caryutt2537]

Amazing , You do great work , thanks for this video

[@kevinmorris7722]

Ibanez makes a guitar I bought last year with that finish. It's very nice and looks straight forward to apply.

[@ShaneHolly]

Both videos have a great look.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you...I appreciate you watching Shane. Wes

[@KyleKalevra]

Building a Fender Jazz inspired bass. This finish would look amazing on it! Thank you, sir.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Sounds great! Thanks for watching, Wes

[@richardwildeman1267]

That is so awesome! Thanks so much for this and the previous ceruse video!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

You are welcome...thank you for visiting the channel. Wes

[@davidmizak4642]

This is really interesting material. I appreciate the effort you put into providing it. Many thanks!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Glad you enjoyed it...my pleasure. Wes

[@revealapattern456]

Thats so beautiful table top

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi...I really like this product too. Thanks for watching, Wes

[@diannaramirez1985]

That that is so beautiful ❤️ the look . Thank you for showing us that it is an amazing project 👍

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

You are so welcome...glad you enjoyed the video. Wes

[@thecreationcenter5991]

I absolutely love this technique thank you for sharing. I was in the process of doing flame finish but this gives much better results in my opinion

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi...thank you this was my first time using it and also loved the results. I appreciate you visiting the channel. Wes

[@RdV-]

That is a beautiful finish

[@whimmmmy]

I used to do this for work at a place that built kitchen cabinets and other fixtures, I didn't even know it was called ceruse. We would have a team of up to 3 or 4 people to do large pieces, one to apply it and the others to clean it off before too much of it set. Very stressful because at any snag in the fast as hell process it would create imperfections that might be hard to fix later; the ratio of glaze and thinner being mixed improperly led to it setting way to fast. And then when you're tasked with removing more of it after the fact, one press of a rag with too much pressure or too much glaze thinner could lead to big blotches of emptiness. This technique looks good because the point seems to be only to get it in the grain (which I actually prefer), you dont have to worry about removing too much glaze from the surface.

[@brandonbrumett5653]

looks good wes I'm thinking I might try this on a new hardwood floor thank you for making great videos

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thanks for your comment...that's what keeps me going. Good on your floor. Wes

[@susankeller4170]

Wow that’ll look gorgeous!

[@adamchesis7443]

It's so funny we were doing that same finish technique 30 years ago in college, we would spray a lacquer base and use a colored pour, it would give the same look it went out of style, now its back and it has a fancy name.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thats cool :)) Thanks for watching and your comment. Wes

[@Mrzizzy69]

Just wondering what type of product would you use for the colored pour? And did you seal with anything after the lacquer? Thanks!

[@adamchesis7443]

@@Mrzizzy69 sorry, so we would spray it with a base color then use a pore filler, sand it again to get it off the surface then shoot a coat of clear over it

[@Mrzizzy69]

@@adamchesis7443 Thanks!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

@@Mrzizzy69 The product is Rubio Monocoat as was shown in the video. I did not seal it with a top coat. Thanks for watching.

[@Db9concept45ACP]

Thats very nice how it came out

[@dori-annegoodall4383]

Absolutely stunning 🤩

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you!! 😊

[@StArFuRyZz]

I made a walnut slab table top and the finish I used didn't look good. Decided to give Rubio a try (Pure) and put 2 coats on. Turned out amazing and it's going to be my go-to finish for tables.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Sounds great! Thanks for your comment and for the visit. Wes

[@admnerysrodriguez4633]

Can you PLZ post a picture of the walnut slab finished product?

[@StArFuRyZz]

@@admnerysrodriguez4633 Sure thing. Here s a link to my Instagram: instagram.com/p/CPoHek9DIxI/?

[@ReevansElectro]

I keep waiting for you to say, "Paint a little happy tree over here and a happy little bush over there."

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

😀

[@hannahclough1690]

me too, so ross. lovely voice and doesn't talk down to us amateurs. think you should wear a mask wes, you were puffing a bit. have subscrived.

[@belindathomas5711]

Wow that's beautiful

[@wildrabbitwoodworking]

That looks beautiful, I will try the dual colors now!

[@rubenzuno951]

I would use a clear coat since is on a table so it would protect the finish..Thanks for the video very good work 🙂👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ipuya]

Wow! I've looked at so many videos to learn how to do this on a guitar body and this method is crazy simple compared to the others! On guitars they call this finish "dog hair" when it's done on mahogany. I'm so gonna try this! Thank you!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Your welcome...good luck with your project. Thanks for watching. Wes

[@mariaroa1835]

You are amazing! And gave me the final top on my house renovation! Ty

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Great...glad you liked it. Thanks, Wes

[@tme9384]

Excellent! Thank you for this vid!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Glad you found value in my video. We have lots more coming so stay with us. Thank you Wes

[@Liushenfanushui]

Your hairs are really nice!

[@kh2099-z5f]

Can you show how to have two colors (gray/white)with a mixed together look. Like a gray and white woodgrain floor and how the colors mix together. But cabinet door has noo woodgrain. I saw a couple and they looked amazing and understand it is easy to do.

[@Pamlandy2]

This is really beautiful! Thanks for the explanation!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

You are so welcome!

[@Wane_96792]

I'm not a very good woodworking kind of person but I like to do some DIY kind of stuff and that looks easy enough to do and work with. Nice....

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thanks for your comment...yes, you could easily do this. Wes

[@maryeilers5695]

That’s absolutely beautiful!!!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you very much. Wes

[@jairo2685]

hello everything is fine? what a beautiful work, could you please answer me what kind of wood is this?

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

It is red oak....thanks for watching, Wes

[@robynweeks6004]

OK Wes, I'm waiting for Rubio to send my paint.. I'm doing a 2009 solid oak home bar.. I have removed the clear coat, wire brushed and sanded, there was a little water damage on the top, I sanded it even(I hope).. it's not too late for any last-minute instructions.. ❤😳😶😅

[@carolynmcdonald4336]

It is very cool I am doing this beautiful 😍

[@fluffymittens24]

Wow. That looks bad ass.

[@halfykkd]

That looks beautiful....

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sawdustcrypto3987]

You took a red oak project and made it look not terrible!!! Bravo!!! 🤣

[@noralolsen4870]

Will this technique work for kitchen cabinets?

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

YES it will...we have several videos demonstrating this process on cabinet doors. Thank you, Wes

[@KhasanfaWorks]

Nice work paman

[@rianabrand]

Whow! Beautiful!!!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you! 😊

[@HDBoyWonder]

Beautiful technique, but I liked the all-black Rubio Monocot best - without the white cerusing - which does highlight the grain) but adds too much contrast for my taste. Could a gray be used instead of white?

[@sethdusith6093]

Could you add a dye on top to add color to the lighter wood grains ? Like say if I wanted to make the lighter parts a more blue color

[@junegurney7463]

Hi West I've only recently found your channel, I'm so impressed with this technique and was wondering if I could use it on oak kitchen cabinets. If so what top coat would you recommend for extra durability especially with it being a kitchen. Thank you from the UK.

[@scottro79]

great video appreciate the info. would you apply any treatments to protect this beatiful finish or does the hardener in the 2B do the trick?

[@gRosh08]

Cool...thanks for sharing.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thanks for watching!

[@tedmich]

nice ! the key is, of course, using an open grain wood like oak or ash.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Correct. Thanks for watching, Wes

[@furniturefliphustle3531]

This is awesome! Loving your videos Wes 🙌

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you...I am glad you enjoyed the video. Wes

[@zekefreak333]

I am currently waiting the 2 hours untill i add my white finish with the accelerator- i hope it turns out the same-- the intense black looks exactly the same for mine just hope the wood grain gets filled in with that white

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Rubio is a great product...your results should be just fine. Good luck !! Wes

[@zekefreak333]

@@WoodworkingWithWes noppe i didnt go deep enough with my brush it was a fail so i sanded it and bought more intense black- to see if my grain will stick out now- note to those make sure you really dig into the grain

[@ta1ntv1lle39]

could you put a top coat on it if you wanted for added protection/durability? or is that already factored in?

[@rightpassage]

I think it would bring out a nice shine to pop it! 🤔

[@georgiavanhouten9360]

WOW, It's STUNNING !!!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thanks for watching...glad you enjoyed the video. Wes

[@gregorysillak2708]

Hi Wes. I’m learning a lot from your videos and tried cerusing on a few things which turned out nicely. I’ve tested Rubio on previously stained (stripped and sanded) sample oak pieces but the 2nd coat of white leaves a milky look over the black part outside of the grain no matter how much I wipe. What grit of sanding sponge did you use on the 1st coat? Did you use slightly damp or dry rags to wipe the 2nd coat?

[@Joanna-qv6cz]

Omg that's beautiful

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you very much !

[@Joanna-qv6cz]

@@WoodworkingWithWes you are very welcome..

[@sweetsista3161]

Could you do this to kitchen cabinets and drawers that’s are the older style in color?

[@GardeningWithHeidi]

Same question..

[@lawrencejameson3102]

You could probably do it to any wood as long as you prepared it correctly.

[@MsBri65]

Check out his other video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ-ln5mOer-IeJY

[@The2Strats]

Hi Wes. What shade of white is that?

[@babathedwarf]

Rubio 2c is about 20ml by square meter (that would make 9square feet ish ?) so I would use 50 ml cup to mix 15ml a + 5 ml b component at a time as it is enough for piece bigger than the one shown in this video. This way you realise the price is similar to other finishes as you only need one coat.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you very much for your comment....very helpful. Wes

[@aurelianoflores8805]

Good teacher

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you so very much...I appreciate your comment. Wes

[@divinelight8573]

Nice job

[@lawrencejameson3102]

Can you imagine how a wood floor would look like after doing this? And how labor intensive and costly it would be but it would be worth it.

[@vincentlabruzzo5368]

Curious how it would hold up to traffic

[@vincentlabruzzo5368]

After a quick search it looks awesome www.rubiomonocoatusa.com/blogs/blog/how-to-apply-oil-plus-2c-to-flooring

[@scottgorman7166]

The product is very expensive.

[@danhammond8406]

@@scottgorman7166 ya, 170 bucks a liter.

[@skaterchuckpdx]

Which Rubio products did you use? Looks amazing.

[@michaelgrzywa]

Ok, thanks Wes. I’m going to try a wire brush wheel in my drill also on some scrap pieces first and see how that affects red oak. Mike

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Good luck!

[@brendab9590]

I love it ! Can you do something like this on a deck ?

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

I believe so...go to their website. It is full of good information and tutorials on different applications. Thanks Wes

[@corteltube]

That’s gorgeous…..

[@kathleenwalton3311]

Thanks for video. Can this be done on Pine?

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

I would suggest checking with the manufacturer....they have a good online presence. Thanks Wes

[@АндрейКопылов-о7ь]

Да, конечно.

[@oskarbil]

Can i protec Whitt nitro or Other Caín of vernice? Thankh, Greta Job

[@BlackTownie999]

That white could also be another color, like a dark red and that would also look really really cool

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Yes it would...thanks for watching, Wes

[@SamAsm367]

I saw his original cerusing video. I prefer that method. Seems cheaper, faster and less labor-intensive with more striking results.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you I appreciate your comment. Wes

[@frankmormon2503]

How hard is the finish when cured ? I’m thinking about using this on a guitar and softer finishes aren’t ideal

[@mph7282]

I was thinking of the same thing. I would think some sort of protective coat would be good, but don't know how hard the "cure" is. Also, wondering how fine the sanding. I think this could be a really cool guitar finish, especially with the right hardware.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi...there is a website for the product with full explanation on durability and finishes. Good luck and thanks for visiting the channel. Wes

[@carolmcbride9307]

Rubio Monocoat has been used on floors in places like museums and even star bucks it hold up well but remember it is a MATTED finish and you can not put polyurethane on it. BUT IT HOLDS UP VERY VERY WELL once fully cured!

[@candela6319]

Hello, Sanding: 1- 80 grit 2- Grit 120 3 - Possibly, use a wet cloth, this will raise the wood fibers) and you give up a second time. 3- Grit 130 - 150 if needed. Rubio's advice is 120-130 grit. If you sand at 80 grit or below, the wood will drink the product a lot (This is not inadvisable except for your wallet). Beyond 150, the wood fibers become too short and the amount of product will not be sufficient for a good protection. - To know - Rubio oils bond with the wood fibers, a bit like a comb whose pins are turned up. The oil will fill the gaps between the fibers and solidify. This happens almost instantly. This is the reason why Rubio is a "Monocouche" product. Because it is impossible to put 2 layers one on top of the other. The interstices between the fibers being filled, the second layer that you would like to put will not be able to cling and this one will be completely removed when you will wipe the surplus. -Steps to follow- 1- Sanding. 2- Remove dust (lint free cloth, compressed air) 3- 2nd Remove the dust (with Rubio cleaner) It is not expensive, it is sold in 1 liter, you soak a cloth with the cleaner (alcohol based and not water). I strongly recommend this step, you will notice that there is still a lot of dust even after blowing an air compressor. 4- Tint if you wish and ...if you wish by a "pre-color" (you are not obliged since Rubio exists in many shades that you can mix between them!) The pre-color is only used to intensify the chosen color. 5- Wait 5 minutes (the time to get to the end of your wooden board, if it is a piece of furniture) 6- Take a sponge (either provided by Rubio, or a kitchen sponge, or a polishing pad - these 3 sponges have +/- the same structure-) pour on your board 2cm3 (1") of Rubio (Oil + hardener/activator) or... on the pad. Spread. It's an oil you can "pull" a little bit on it like with a paint, you must NOT drown your surface as shown in the video. (I made the remark to him). You don't cap it!... For your information on a wood sanded with 120 grain, you can + / - make 4m2 with a bottle of double that shown in the video ... 7- Wait 10-15 minutes, then wipe with a lint free cloth. I do it with kitchen paper or toilet paper. !!! you must soak in water all the rags that have been in contact with the Rubio. Because there is a risk of auto combustion !!! If you have to use toilet paper, no risk (it's wood...) If you do it with toilet paper or other, I advise you to iron with a rag a 2nd time, it will be perfect ! 8-... nothing ! it's over ! there is nothing more to do except another protection (if you really want, it's the "metallizing" product which is very badly named, because it doesn't give a metallic reflection, it adds a transparent non shiny waterproof layer ! Rubio products give a matte or slightly satin finish, but never (for now in this early 2022) shiny. The total hardness of the finish will be acquired after 24 hours. Once wiped and dry, it is easy to handle. Please, unless you want to throw your money away, never use as much product as in the video. It is wrong and moreover mentioned in all the explanations of use of the product. It is incomprehensible to make a video without having read the instructions, or even having watched the Rubio videos available on KZbin. Good work and experience, you will be delighted

[@frankmormon2503]

@@candela6319 thanks so much for this super detailed reply !!! I think I’ll try it on an all mahogany guitar I want to make. The filling of the space within the fibers is ideal for my use- great information !!

[@waynew7175]

What product are you stirring at the beginning. Looks like a lot of product in that container.

[@mrmaddiggity]

If tried this on a headboard, would it stain my bedding? Great info and excited to try it.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Once the product is dried and cured it shouldn't be an issue. I would, however, recommend checking the company website for complete information.Thank you, Wes

[@candela6319]

Hello, Sanding: 1- 80 grit 2- Grit 120 3 - Possibly, use a wet cloth, this will raise the wood fibers) and you give up a second time. 3- Grit 130 - 150 if needed. Rubio's advice is 120-130 grit. If you sand at 80 grit or below, the wood will drink the product a lot (This is not inadvisable except for your wallet). Beyond 150, the wood fibers become too short and the amount of product will not be sufficient for a good protection. - To know - Rubio oils bond with the wood fibers, a bit like a comb whose pins are turned up. The oil will fill the gaps between the fibers and solidify. This happens almost instantly. This is the reason why Rubio is a "Monocouche" product. Because it is impossible to put 2 layers one on top of the other. The interstices between the fibers being filled, the second layer that you would like to put will not be able to cling and this one will be completely removed when you will wipe the surplus. -Steps to follow- 1- Sanding. 2- Remove dust (lint free cloth, compressed air) 3- 2nd Remove the dust (with Rubio cleaner) It is not expensive, it is sold in 1 liter, you soak a cloth with the cleaner (alcohol based and not water). I strongly recommend this step, you will notice that there is still a lot of dust even after blowing an air compressor. 4- Tint if you wish and ...if you wish by a "pre-color" (you are not obliged since Rubio exists in many shades that you can mix between them!) The pre-color is only used to intensify the chosen color. 5- Wait 5 minutes (the time to get to the end of your wooden board, if it is a piece of furniture) 6- Take a sponge (either provided by Rubio, or a kitchen sponge, or a polishing pad - these 3 sponges have +/- the same structure-) pour on your board 2cm3 (1") of Rubio (Oil + hardener/activator) or... on the pad. Spread. It's an oil you can "pull" a little bit on it like with a paint, you must NOT drown your surface as shown in the video. (I made the remark to him). You don't cap it!... For your information on a wood sanded with 120 grain, you can + / - make 4m2 with a bottle of double that shown in the video ... 7- Wait 10-15 minutes, then wipe with a lint free cloth. I do it with kitchen paper or toilet paper. !!! you must soak in water all the rags that have been in contact with the Rubio. Because there is a risk of auto combustion !!! If you have to use toilet paper, no risk (it's wood...) If you do it with toilet paper or other, I advise you to iron with a rag a 2nd time, it will be perfect ! *** 8-... nothing ! it's over ! there is nothing more to do except another protection (if you really want, it's the "metallizing" product which is very badly named, because it doesn't give a metallic reflection, it adds a transparent non shiny waterproof layer ! Rubio products give a matte or slightly satin finish, but never (for now in this early 2022) shiny. The total hardness of the finish will be acquired after 24 hours. Once wiped and dry, it is easy to handle. Please, unless you want to throw your money away, never use as much product as in the video. It is wrong and moreover mentioned in all the explanations of use of the product. It is incomprehensible to make a video without having read the instructions, or even having watched the Rubio videos available on KZbin. Good work and experience, you will be delighted

[@Dabzzz]

Will I be able to achieve this finish with an unfinished piece of birch countertop? I’m looking to stain the birch black and white to match my desk area

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi...I have found smooth grain woods such as birch and maple to give unsatisfactory results with this process. Thanks for watching, Wes

[@nickclark4857]

Hi Wes, Great Video!!! I am trying to repeat your instructions. Can you tell me the type of sanding sponge you use in the video? The one that I tried to use seemed to pull the finish off instead of getting it deeper into the grains. I'll keep watching your other videos for more tips and tricks. Thank You,

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi Nick...the sanding sponge I use is labeled "fine" and purchased at my local paint supplier. You might be using a sanding sponge that is too course. Hope this helps. Thanks Wes

[@danielpostel7559]

I really enjoy your videos, you present information in a usable way. You may want to consider a microphone which doesn’t pick up your breathing, the heavy breathing sounds detract from your presentation. Keep up the good work!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you for visiting the channel...glad you enjoyed the video. Wes

[@MrsMestisa]

I have a brand new white - stained pine dining table that is a warm pine color. It is very grainy. Problem is it’s the wrong color. How do you recommend I go about staining it black so the grain and texture come through?

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

I am not sure the Rubio paint would give you the same effect on a pine table. I suggest doing a test sample on the underneath side of your table first. Thanks for watching, Wes

[@chumaokeya]

Amazing

[@Indygirl9229]

That would be really cool to do a treatment like this on a plaque using university colors (IU, UofM, etc.)

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

It sure would...that's a great idea. Thanks for your comment. Wes

[@tanapatti996]

Can you do this to a kitchen cabinet

[@sagarlakhwani8356]

Black is just a colour/stain and actual protection is from 2c white?

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

That is not my understanding...check Rubio website for full product details. Thanks for watching. Wes

[@charlessammons6917]

So I stained my dinning room table top a dark gray already and I was wondering if I can use the mono coat to bring out the grain of the wood as it does in this video

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi Charles...the Rubio Monocoat application that I demonstrated had both an under coat and a glazing coat to produce the highlighted grain effect. I am not sure that starting with your stained top and only using the glazing coat would give you the same look. My only suggestion would be to try it but I am honestly not sure what you will end up with. Thanks for visiting the channel. Wes

[@charlessammons6917]

So I decided to go ahead with the pre color just like you did but like I mentioned before I have already stained the table top. So my question for you is, do I need to use paint stripper to remove the stain even tho I didn’t apply any polyurethane? I was hoping to get away with just sanding and wire brushing to bring out the grain

[@jonathanwharton5837]

What is that white sanding sponge you used on the black?

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

It is a white scotch bright pad as recommended by the manufacturer. Thanks for watching, Wes

[@lisa-marieshy9673]

I am planning on doing this on a oak wood bed kit. Im concerned about longevity since it'll be out in the elements. Can I clear over it after? Also, unfortunately the products link doesn't work. Says page not found 😅

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi Lisa...sorry the link no longer works. Since this was just a product review, I would suggest going to the company's website. They have valuable information and great customer service to help with your questions. Thanks, Wes

[@teresapratt2251]

Hi Wes, thank you for your videos! I am trying this on our oak cabinets and it's not working out well. We have gone through your video quite a few times and we're not sure what we're doing wrong. We scrubbed the cabinets with TSP, lightly sanded, wire brushed, etc. We are having two issues. When we wipe the black off, it comes completely off in some areas. If we don't wipe it off, it soaks into the wood and you can see the original color again. We are having the same issue with the white, it is not staying in the grain, the black stays. The only thing that is different than your piece is our cabinets were originally stained green. I'm not sure what to do. Any ideas? Thanks!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Teresa...I have not used Rubio over the top of an existing finish. My video was on new wood. Check Rubio Monocoat website for the help you need. They have great customer service and will help you through your project. Good luck! Wes

[@albertallie643]

Love this. But I believe you can do this with black stain and Minwax grain highlighter in a faster amount of time.

[@ahutchins891]

I can’t get this to work. Black blended with white and turned the finish gray. Any ideas on why this is happening? Intense Black Precolor and Nordic White with accelerator. I’ve allowed black to dry 2 hours and up to 3 days. I still get a gray finish. Any ideas?

[@paulmeinville9523]

Good morning! On a test piece of wood. I went through the process sanding the wood lightly then using a restorer to open the grain as you had described on a previous video. I then painted on and wiped off the intense black pre-color, waited two nights then wiped on the white color mixed with the accelerator. When I did this, the white seemed to mix with the black pre-color so my grain barely popped in white. What happened with the white oil plus 2C, was the black surface area lightened a little from the dark black and the grain came out just a little lighter to a dark grey. It seemed as though the white oil plus 2C mixed with the intense pre-color when I added it. I did wipe off the pre-color and let it dry two nights so I am not sure what happened. Any thoughts? Thank you!

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

I suggest visiting Rubio Monocoat website and possibly speak with their customer service. They are great to work with...I did not experience the problems you mentioned. Thanks, Wes

[@reiun4844]

Did you find out what the problem was? I'm about to apply the Intense Black precolor and was going to let it set for 48 hours as well. I definitely don't want it to mix in as it did with yours. Any answers would help 🙌

[@BryanPCC]

@@reiun4844 I've never been able to get it finish like this either. The black always rubs off and mixes in with my secondary color.

[@jefferyf6930]

Which Rubio White? there are several shades of white that Rubio offers in color I can't make out from the picture nor from your recording which white you are using? TY

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Sorry...the video is old enough that I do not remember. 😬 Thanks for watching, Wes

[@tfwoodcraft]

This is cool! do you think the white would be toned down a little bit if you used less? Maybe if i use a grey instead of white?