Rubio Monocoat Wood Stain & Finish 650 ft² - Natural | Oil Plus 2C | Quick-Dry, Eco-Friendly Linseed Wood Oil for Indoor Use, Includes Accelerator (Part B) | Protector | 1.3 L

I would highly recommend this item. I have been doing many of the improvements and renovations in my home since I bought it a few years ago in the kitchen has been an ongoing project. We ended up doing butcher block countertops because of cost and ease of installation. We left them unprotected for a while and definitely encountered food and water stains but with a light sanding it was back to normal. We wanted lasting protection though and I came across this product that seemed like the best solution over any alternatives. I bought it and it sat around for a long time before I finally got around to applying it today. I have learned a lot up until then and have learned things that I did incorrectly and cannot change but I hope that this product still holds up well.What I didn’t do: apply the product to every side of the butcher block. (I installed the countertops before I realize this)I know it is highly recommended to apply to all sides of your project or there is a chance of warping but I am hoping that we do not have this issue.Besides that, I love the color. I used the color pure just to enhance the color and grain of the butcher block.The first picture is the before and the second picture is the after.I watched numerous videos before applying it to ensure that I use the correct technique and then followed along with a video while I was applying it and it overall went pretty well. I did have to have my husband help me and besides a small spill (lol) we got it applied quickly and now will wait for it to fully cure!

While the stain is a little pricey, it provides a simple application prices which saves on labor. No sanding in between. Just one step for a beautiful flat sheen.

Second time buying. Easy to apply with an outstanding and durable finish. Highly recommended.

I love using this product! Very easy to use and it goes a long way. I’ve used black, pure and the white. Pure is my favorite.

This product is a game changer. I've refinished furniture for over 50 years. I've always loved the look and durability of linseed oil finish, but hated the time, layers and elbow grease it took to achieve a final finish. With this added accelerator, I have achieved that finish in one layer! It has enhanced my quarter sawn white oak shiplap walls with a natural, vibrant satin/matte finish! Very pleased with this product. And it smells pleasant when applying.It is expensive, and they don't send enough accelerator in my opinion. Also, shipping is slow and I waited weeks only to discover the wrong color was sent. It slowed our kitchen project down, but it was replaced with no problem. With time saved in application, I will certainly order again

If you're looking for the best wood finish ignoring the price, this would be it. It does go a long way, so the small amount is definitely enough for most projects. Square footage is about accurate. It is not impervious to water marks, but supposedly it is very repairable. It is an oil based finish, so there is no added thickness. Its similar to Danish oil but it cures much better. It has a scent but the scent is not unpleasant. If you have any uncured product that you throw in the trash, your shop might smell like the finish for a couple days. Cleanup is pretty easy because it doesn't really make that much of a mess. I wish it was cheaper and or there was an affordable alternative, but for the VERY BEST finish, sometimes the price is justified. I used this on a walnut live edge desk and it turned out beautiful and has held up well for 4-5 years now with little visible damage besides a few water marks. It leaves a slight yellow tint to your wood, but nothing that would ruin your project, just a warm overtone.

What an awesome product! Before I get into how I used Rubio Monocoat and the final outcome, let me tell you WHY I used it and WHAT it is. I’ve seen a bunch of professional and hobbyist woodworkers on Instagram and YouTube swear by this product to finish their tables. Basically it’s a 2 component finish (means there’s some mixing required) of hard wax and oil that’s zero VOC (if you don’t know what that is just think no toxic off gassing or harmful fumes) it seals the wood, protects against water (like water rings not a monsoon) and it’s super easy to touch up if the finish gets damaged. I chose this product for the simplicity of simply sanding my work piece up to 150 grit, applying Rubio Monocoat, and then buffing... that’s it.Here’s what I used it on: I made a live edge table for my wife and I. It’s a live edge slab of Black Mara wood from Sri Lanka; this wood falls under the category of “exotic hardwood." This is important to note because there’s an extra step involved when using Rubio Monocoat on exotics that I didn’t know about until I realized my mistake. When you using this product on domestics (walnut, cherry, maple, oak etc.) you just sand, apply and buff. With exotic woods, which tend to be more oily and interlocked woods, you need to use Rubio Monocoats wood cleaner before you buy OR just wipe down your work piece with acetone after you finish sanding and before you apply this oil. IF you don’t... you’ll like tend up with a splotchy finish that looks like crap and you’ll need to sand your wood back down to bare wood and start over.Another piece of advice, DO NOT sand higher than 120-150 grit. This will also leave you with some splotchy areas... and that was my other problem... I went up to 220 grit and it’s a no go.Last bit of advice: whether your working with domestic or exotic lumber, make sure you let the airborne dust in your shop settle overnight, then use a tack cloth to wipe off the surface dust, otherwise the oil will bond with the airborne dust particles as it settles on your workpiece and bond with it, leaving you with a rough feeling surface.Once I started over and did things right (sand up to 120 grit, wipe/clean with acetone, apply finish and buff) the final result was beautiful!!!! Will def be buying Rubio Monocoat again!!!!

I love this stuff! Easy to apply and looks great.