How to apply Rubio Monocoat | Beginner Tips!

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Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C is my favorite way to finish any of my woodworking projects. It's incredibly simple to apply and almost impossible to mess up. And after many years of use, I have found a few simple tips and tricks that may help save you time and money. Enjoy!
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0:00 - Intro
00:19 - Accelerator
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07:04 - Outro
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[@EverydayBuilds]

Do you have any Rubio Monocoat tips or tricks? Share them below 👇👇👇

[@randalblair]

very helpful, and thank you for the money saving tips throughout the video.

[@EverydayBuilds]

You’re welcome!

[@pjmullen6787]

That's a great tip on using the plastic putty knives as the spreader. Just picked some up, about to use Rubio for the first time today.

[@EverydayBuilds]

You’re gonna love it! 🙌

[@realpdm]

Thanks for the tip on the Wypall towels. Picking some up with your link thanks.

[@EverydayBuilds]

You’re welcome! And thank you!

[@maartengeerinck7756]

Great video! Straight to the point. Thanks man

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thank you!

[@cesarcolli1042]

Great tips. I want to paint my cabinets at home . Thanks a lot!!

[@EverydayBuilds]

You’re welcome!

[@davidjones8070]

I ve had Syringes in my garage shop for awhile now and theyt also make great glue applicators as well. I experimented with a one to one finish on some decorative boxes and you are correct. They turn out the same. Great video. The money saving tips on the towels are a bonus.

[@EverydayBuilds]

Awesome! I’ll have to try them with glue. Thank you! 👍

[@roberthiday3342]

thanks. very helpful.

[@EverydayBuilds]

You’re welcome Robert 👍

[@MA-P1978]

I loved your floating shelf but the finish you chose seemed a lack luster. Hope you liked it. I appreciated all the info in this short video. Tks

[@EverydayBuilds]

This definitely wasn’t my favorite color for walnut. I much prefer Rubio pure.

[@justinmetzler2532]

Great info.

[@EverydayBuilds]

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[@michaelpea35]

Thanks for the tips, great video! I was wondering if you have any experience with using rubio on softwoods like speuce or pine? That what my project is made of and I've seen a complaint on reddit about rubio causing uneven staining quite easy.

[@coreychristenson6500]

Great video!

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thanks Corey!

[@TheKruizr]

I'll be trying Rubio for the first time on new cabinet doors (I'll be making) for my kitchen, I've seen it used many times and the results look amazing, your video is a great for learning how to use it and what you need to do it, thanks! 😊👍

[@EverydayBuilds]

Glad it helps. Good luck with your project! 😁

[@mikeyj990ify]

But why? Why go through all this when theres already stain and poly products?

[@johnschaffer5818]

Nice work 👍

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thanks John!

[@MOJOsKrazyKitchen]

great video

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Great tip on using the syringes! I have the same ones and they work great! Have you tried any of the nano coatings on Rubio? I hear it protects better and increases the sheen.

[@EverydayBuilds]

Not yet, but I will be very soon 👍

[@rollingstone3017]

Those are some really great tips! Wow. Thanks for this.

[@EverydayBuilds]

You’re welcome!

[@osamabegain2903]

Thank you..

[@EverydayBuilds]

You’re welcome!

[@drvwoodworks]

Thanks man. I was tripping out thinking I needed the accelerator, as i was about to start working on my countertop. I do see why they recommend it though. Next time. 👏

[@EverydayBuilds]

You’re welcome 👍

[@drvwoodworks]

@EverydayBuilds after it cures, does it have a hardened feel to it? Or does the surface feel any different from the raw wood feel?

[@drvwoodworks]

I also used a large bondo spreader which worked great with a handy painter brush pad to get the oil deep in the grain which worked great also.

[@2nd-place]

On walnut you should use two coats for any visible surfaces. It soaks it up and you get a much better finish that isn’t so flat and is more like satin. Their maintenance oil doesn’t do much.

[@christopherdeangelis6096]

lol dude just watched the blacktail vid and is now spouting this like it’s something he discovered himself

[@huntercutting5643]

Great video, super helpful. Thank you! What speed setting did you use for the random orbital sander? I need to get one - but want to make sure it has a speed setting that is low enough. Thanks for your attention here.

[@EverydayBuilds]

I run mine on the lowest speed setting 👍

[@huntercutting5643]

@@EverydayBuildsThanks!

[@tylerwinter512]

Nice video! Thank you! Quick question, can you save the mixture? If I mix too much is it okay to put a lid on it and save it for the next project??

[@EverydayBuilds]

Once you mix it, it has to be used within 4 hours. Thats why sometimes it isn’t always best to mix it with the accelerator.

[@tylerwinter512]

@@EverydayBuildsthanks! Good to know!

[@andrewadar]

Thanks so much for this video! Just wanted to ask though - can you use Carbon Method or N3 Nano or BF Ceramics with Oddies Oil? Everyone seems to do videos with those after applying Rubio or Osmo but what about Oddies? Really appreciate your advice - trying to figure out if you can make a food safe finish more durable

[@EverydayBuilds]

I don’t have any experience with Oddies, so I’m not sure. Sorry.

[@user-xs8uf4vv6x]

Hi I have a jarrah live edge table with a Rubio Monocoat finish it’s starting to fade a bit Do I just sand and reapply with Monocoat

[@EverydayBuilds]

I have never done this, but I have heard of others doing this with good results. I would say to try a test area and see how it looks. Maybe try it on the bottom, in case it doesn't workout.

[@rgweld]

any advise on using rubio on Douglass Fir? we are getting a lot of weird interactions with the wood leaving a bad mottled look...

[@EverydayBuilds]

I’m have never used it on Douglas fir, so I’m not sure why that would happen. Did you water pop it before applying the Rubio?

[@alexandrastratanphotographer]

I applied cornsilk, that is what it says on the bottle, the hue is really nice what I am looking for on plywood for a small countertop, I am wondering if this will work on the edge banding as well, ty for the directions it worked very nice and it looks well on the edges also, the texture it leaves is very smooth I am noticing

[@EverydayBuilds]

Glad it worked well for you! It does work on edge banding as well 👍

[@alexandrastratanphotographer]

ty@@EverydayBuilds

[@Zamboni-0805]

Whats wrong with the Tool Box Shop Towels? I use them along with WypAll...love them both for different jobs. Can I have the roll you through in the garbage can?

[@EverydayBuilds]

Lol, that may have been for dramatic effect. I found that the shop towels were leaving behind a lot of lint and they just don’t have the same quality as the wypalls. Just my opinion.

[@danthechippie4439]

Can I ask_ how did you decide on what colour to use? I'm building a tool chest from oak venere plywood and want to finish it in rubio. I was thinking dark for outside and just clear on inside if there is a clear one

[@danthechippie4439]

Is it OK to use rubio on popular?

[@EverydayBuilds]

Rubio has a page on their website that shows you what their colors look like on different species of wood. And you can absolutely use it on poplar (but they don’t have poplar colors on the website). www.rubiomonocoatusa.com/pages/oil-plus-2c-colors?species=white-oak

[@jeffratino5456]

Thanks for this video, got some great tips. Question: If I were going to apply a natural bee wax finish, should I wait the 7 days. I did this on my first project I used with Monocoat and it gave it a nice low lustre smooth finish and didn't change the color.

[@EverydayBuilds]

I would probably wait for it to fully cure and then apply the bees wax. I’m not sure if that’s the right way, but probably what I would do.

[@jeffratino5456]

@@EverydayBuilds That's what I'm doing. Today is 6 days. I'm going to wax it today or tomorrow. Gives the piece a nice smooth finish and the slightest luster.

[@theofarmmanager267]

I’ve used quite a lot of Rubio and have no issues except for the cost. Now, if there were no alternatives, then it’s pay the price. But I was very interested in the comparison review undertaken recently by the Wood Whisperer. The final conclusion was that you could get the same finish at a much reduced price by getting Natura Onecoat. Now, Natura Onecoat is not available yet here on the UK but I trust the Wood Whisperer and so will be getting some as soon as it comes here. For you lucky people on the US, I think you can get it now (but I don’t know how widely). If it were me, I would ask your normal supplier to get some.

[@EverydayBuilds]

The cost can be a tough pill to swallow. There are a lot of competitors popping up at lower price points. So hopefully that will make wax/oil finishes more affordable in the future.

[@theofarmmanager267]

@@EverydayBuilds it does seem that the consumer has been taken advantage of here. If you want a premium brand, then your product must excel above all others. It does seem that the market take up of 2C over 1C is quite low. That surprises me as, for me, the jock curing of 2C allows me to safely move coated timber (essential in a smaller shop) and prevent dust ruining the finish. I would think that there are quite a few innovations yet to come in the HWO market giving us, the consumer, better choice of better product at less cost

[@chrisweigand1817]

I had to pause 1 min in. man!!! I just threw out the finish and the accelerator kit because the the small tin was ruined. it was crusty and hard and I thought it was like epoxy guess , without the hardener its no good. what a bummer for me. thank you and now back to the vid

[@EverydayBuilds]

Those hardener tops like to get stuck on as well. But you can absolutely just use the finish on its own 👍

[@erichaskell]

Would rubio be good on white oak if I did not want the wood to darken? The best I've found that does not darken is water based urethane. Great presentation.

[@EverydayBuilds]

If you want to keep the natural color of the white oak, I would recommend Osmo clear or Rubio Pure (this will add an amber hue). Osmo clear will change the appearance the least.

[@erichaskell]

@@EverydayBuilds Thanks

[@glacialimpala]

No no, NO, Pure darkens a ton and gives a lot of warmth! Natural is recommended shade for white oak, but in my experience some other options should be considered. There are several subtle shades, like cotton white, sky grey etc. All shades darken and deposit a bit of pigment at the same time (since Pure is base for ALL shades, so all shades have that darken+yellow effect, which is then topped by accompanying pigment), cotton white has a ton of pigment that is very light beige, like yellowish white so it makes white oak look naked. Sky grey has ever so slight grey pigment that won't make the white oak look grey at all... @@EverydayBuilds

[@PLaTerra]

Thanks. Possibly a rhetorical question BUT do you use the syringe once, then throw it out?

[@EverydayBuilds]

Yes. You could try to clean it out and use again. But it’s not worth the effort for me, lol.

[@PLaTerra]

@@EverydayBuilds Thanks. I am generally low on patience so I’ll follow that advice. Keep the vids coming. Very sensible and educational

[@EverydayBuilds]

@@PLaTerra Great, will do! 👍

[@DavidOlivier-ul2yz]

I want to treat. White oak cabinets but dont want the raw colour of the eood to change! Which product will be best to use?

[@EverydayBuilds]

Rubio Pure or Osmo Clear 👍

[@mattheworoark1459]

The maintenance oil only comes in 3 options. White, black, or pure. How do you know which one to get?

[@EverydayBuilds]

The way I see it, you pick the maintenance oil that matches the base tone of your finish. If your finish has more of an amber tone, go with the pure maintenance oil. If the finish has a lighter white tone, go with the white maintenance oil. And if the finish is dark/black, go with the black. 👍

[@picklemetimbers3003]

How long of a working time does the Rubio have once the 2 parts are combined?

[@EverydayBuilds]

4 hours I believe 👍

[@picklemetimbers3003]

@@EverydayBuilds Thanks! I will be using Rubio for the first time this week.

[@user-xl8gi3xl1d]

How long does does it take for the Rubio to dry

[@EverydayBuilds]

I usually let it dry over night and then it’s pretty safe to handle. But for full cure, it’s 7 days with the accelerator 👍

[@leonardbutler9338]

Hi. I make a lot of tea boxes. I like to keep the inside "food safe". Is Rubio Monocoat considered non-toxic/food safe?

[@EverydayBuilds]

It is good contact compliant. Here is a link that explains it in more detail www.rubiomonocoatusa.com/pages/food-contact-compliance#:~:text=Rubio%20Monocoat%20Shows%20Food%20Contact%20Compliance&text=You%20can%20apply%20it%20to,used%20in%20contact%20with%20food.

[@leonardbutler9338]

@@EverydayBuilds thank you for the thorough reply!

[@EverydayBuilds]

@@leonardbutler9338 you’re welcome!

[@jonr6540]

It took me two or three applications to find out that I’m very allergic to Rubio. I always wear gloves regardless but it seems the reaction of the accelerator and the oil was making the skin on my face and arms break out really bad. Worth mentioning in case anyone else is having that problem but can’t find the causal agent.

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thank you for sharing. I typically wear gloves as well, but I ran out recently and haven’t restocked 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@joshuakneisley2939]

Wish i would have watched this before using it for the first time 😂

[@EverydayBuilds]

Me too, lol 😂

[@MakerBoyOldBoy]

These types of products are a weak version of the old solution to bond with wood cells for a more natural looking limited protective finish. The old solution is two part epoxy thinned with acetone. The protection increases with the thickness of resin in acetone solution.

[@YTubeSDD]

I've not used Rubio monocoat, but I've heard that you can't repair it, meaning reapply it, if you've used the maintenance oil. Doing a spot repair won't blend in if you've used the maintenance oil.

[@EverydayBuilds]

I have heard that as well, but I don’t have any personal experience with whether it can be done or not 🤷🏻‍♂️ Maybe others can chime in.

[@jaderene]

You actually can repair Rubio Monocoat, because it’s an oil finish, you just have to sand the area in need of repair, basically a spit repair, compared to polyurethane finishes, we’re you have to sand the entire surface before re-applying the finish!

[@glacialimpala]

Also you have to vacuum very well after the sanding. The customer who is doing maintenance may not know that vacuuming is essential part before application. @@jaderene

[@zachmartin9990]

3 parts Rubio to 1 part accelerator.

[@rastamon5969]

No scotchbrite and sander needed. Paint on and wipe off. Same result

[@EverydayBuilds]

I disagree.

[@5280Woodworking]

Respectfully I disagree with needing plastic syringes. Eyeballing the ratio in a paper-cup is sufficient and saves our planet from more plastic. I’ve applied gallons this way. Rubio is my go to finish! My one trick is coffee stir sticks. Super cheap and work great! Also always water pop before final sanding!

[@EverydayBuilds]

Completely understand. And thanks for the great tip, I’ll have to pick some of those up 👍

[@aaronblackford981]

I would say, having used it limited, starting with the syringes isn’t horrible idea to limit mess ups. Which will cause less harm caused to the planet in remaking same thing three or four times. Once people get used to it, the change to coffee stirs. Or maybe just popsicle sticks, or maybe chop sticks. They are small, made of extremely renewable wood, and not plastic.

[@Samlol23_drrich]

I generally buy only styrofoam cups

[@bartgoldberg9520]

When I am going to use water based finishes, I always water pop 2x times. Do you need to do that for Rubio as well, or is one water pop sufficient?

[@5280Woodworking]

@@bartgoldberg9520 I will sand to my final grit, water pop and sand again. Works great.

[@RobertL39]

Sorry, I'm confoosed. You applied the Rubio, let it dry and then rubbed it off. Fine. But then when you buffed you put on more Rubio. Is there some reason you chose to put it on twice rather than just buffing it in when you first applied it? If it's dried (but not cured) after the first application, why put on more? EXCELLENT video otherwise with some great tips! 😄😄

[@EverydayBuilds]

I only applied a single coat to each side. I just showed two different ways of doing it by hand or with an ROS.

[@RobertL39]

@@EverydayBuilds Thanks!

[@dj2028]

You said the ratio of 1:2 vs 1:3 doesn't matter. Sorry, but that is incorrect. The ratio hugely affects curing time.

[@EverydayBuilds]

It is 1:3 and you are correct

[@williampettersen5348]

Coulda shown final product. Uninspiring.

[@EverydayBuilds]

Checkout my other videos. I apply Rubio a lot 👍

[@f.d.6667]

It's pretty amazing how the pigmented Rubio manages to make the wood look completely dead with such little effort... if you want to make a nice workpiece look like PVC, this is the way to go!🤣

[@EverydayBuilds]

Lol, I guess it’s not for everyone 😂

[@f.d.6667]

@@EverydayBuilds 👍👍👍

[@tnabbott]

Couldn't you check whether its 2:1 or 3:1 before making this video? You are supposed to be giving the audience "tips and tricks" right? "Go ahead" and read the direction before making your video.

[@EverydayBuilds]

👍

[@DennisFahlstrom]

Rubio is grossly over priced. I’ve found 3 other finishing products just as good for 30-50% less. Shop around before pushing overpriced stuff.

[@firefighter9901]

What else do you recommend?

[@EverydayBuilds]

Could you please enlighten us with these 3 other products. Thank you.