How to Use Rubio Monocoat - Finishing Furniture Techniques (It's EASY)

[@JelleVreeken]

Looks so good I even did my oak stair with the Rubio chocolate because of this video

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Nice! I bet that looks great!

[@tonineag]

Looks really really good. I will use the things I learned here to finish my table. Thank you!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@BackdoorQuadDraw]

Fantastic video! I'm going to finish my desk top this weekend using this. Do you have an alternative for the device you're using at 5:25?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! Any type of buffer would work fine, if you don’t have a buffer, just buffing it by hand would be perfectly fine.

[@Simon.in.Ireland]

Thanks Matt, nice presented and useful video

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for the feedback, glad it was helpful!

[@DRV_Woodworks]

Awesome job mate

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks!

[@carlosvaldez9218]

Thank you I'm going for it. What can I use gor something going outdoors

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Nice! Rubio makes an outdoor stain but I have no experience with it personally

[@christopherpascale3758]

I used Rubio pure on the nightstand I made about 2 years ago. Love the look of it. It's expensive, but good.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

It’s expensive for sure! The end result is worth the price IMO 👍🏻

[@wilvernitro12]

Looks amazing! Just a question..what grid sandpaper dit you sand it down to before applying Rubio?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Willie! I only sand to 120, which has worked out excellent for me 👍🏻

[@wilvernitro12]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 Thank you! I'm going to use this on the body of an Ash electric guitar I just finished building

[@40redfox40]

I’m about to use the chocolate color on a red oak tabletop. I would like to use the maintenance oil but somewhere I heard touch up is not possible if maintenance oil has been applied…are you familiar with that at all? Your work looks fantastic, thank you for sharing.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I’m not certain if there is a different with/without the maintenance oil. Rubio is difficult to touch up regardless, you may have to sand down the entire surface to make the touch up look flawless

[@40redfox40]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 they just came out with a “Sheen Plus” product to give it more sheen. No need to use the maintenance oil for that purpose any longer.

[@joncrandon8896]

Looks good my friend. I like the Chocolate dye on that piece. Have you tried Rubio on other projects? If so, have you ever buffed in the Rubio on the initial application to sort of work it into the wood fibres? I've seen this on some videos, others not. I am about to finish a bar top and just trying to plan my approach! Also, have you ever tried two coats of Rubio with a light sand in between? Again I've seen this in some videos but not all. If you have any tips let me know! Cheers.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Jon! Yes, usually if it’s a larger piece like a table top I’ll buff it in using a car buffer. I just finished an oak table top with this method and it works excellent. I’ve never sanded and reapplied personally, I’ve seen that in videos but the first coat has always turned out so well I didn’t think it was necessary.

[@mkultr4]

Did you not have to also apply to the underside? I read that warping can occur if only one side is treated

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Yes, the underside is done first and then flipped over and the top done. I should’ve clarified that better in the video 👍🏻

[@mkultr4]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 thanks. I was hoping you were going to say it's unnecessary. I am planning to apply this to a new oak desk top and not really relishing the prospect of flipping it upside down. Thanks for your help though 😀

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Flipping it can be tough, especially after one side is already done. I do the bottom first, so once it’s flipped back over I can make sure the show side is finished perfectly, and leave it as is to cure 👍🏻

[@TV-vt1qx]

greetings , friend . it turned out very nicely. I love the natural color of wood, not painting it

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks buddy! I agree with you 100%!

[@ethanleonard7871]

What color Rubio is this?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

It’s Rubio Chocolate

[@ElizabethHernandez-cm2is]

Can this be used for kitchen cabinets?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Sure! No reason it couldn’t be 👍🏻