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The fumes emitted from exterior paints and timber finishes contribute to air pollution in our cities and towns. Many people don't understand the implications of this, thinking because it is outside it's not important to use a low VOC product. However the fumes ( known as VOC's ) emitted from exterior paints and finishes contribute to environmental SMOG. This is why most countries have started to legislate to lower VOC levels in paints and finishes, as well as other products. Read more about VOC's in our FAQ's
Air pollution from SMOG is a major environmental problem in many cities around the world. We are lucky in Australia we don't have such a large SMOG problem as other countries. However it would be nice to keep our clean air ! Choosing low VOC paints and finishes support us to keep our air clean.
Australia has put legislation in place to reduce VOC's in paints and finishes and many other products. Programs such as the Green Star Rating system have also been developed to further encourage the use of low VOC products. New buildings must use low VOC paints and wood finishes inside and out to qualify for Green Star Ratings. These are great measures to reduce environmental pollution. We can also be pro-active environmentally as individuals by choosing low VOC paints and finishes inside and out.
The other reason to use low VOC and non-toxic exterior finishes is for the health of the person applying them. The person applying them will breathe in most of the fumes emitted from paints and wood finishes.
As always, we have tested all the products we sell to make sure they are durable, aesthetically pleasing, and easy to apply and maintain.
Rubio WoodCream Softener is used in combination with Rubio Monocoat WoodCream to give extra workability and treatment options for this product.
A unique low VOC paint with a gorgeous flat, finely grained texture and subtle colour variations. Ideal for exterior concrete or masonry walls and interior feature walls.
A water based penetrating finish with full opacity. Ideal for exterior softwoods and semi hardwood - weatherboards, panelling, rough sawn ply, and decking. Black, Brown, Weathered Grey.
A metallic iron oxide paint which adds a sleek metallic look to feature walls or trim. A great compliment to interior and exterior schemes.
A clear penetrating finish for timber containing natural lanolin. Weatherproofs timber and protects it from drying, rotting and splitting. Allows the timber to grey naturally in the sun.
A unique, water-based acrylic paint which contains an additive that reflects up to 80% of the suns heat producing rays. When painted on a corrugated iron roof it stops the roof heating up and reduces internal temperatures by up to 15 degrees C. Durable,
A zero VOC, one coat finish for exterior and interior timbers. Available in 20 different colours. Contains UV blockers and mould inhibitors to protect against greying and wood rot.
A wax-based cream applied to exterior vertical wood to give water repellency and durability to the timber. Fast drying and ideal to apply before installing the timber.
Use to clean decks and exterior timber to prepare it for treatment with RUBIO MONOCOAT Hybrid Wood Protector. It can remove some old penetrating finishes and restore the timber colour.
An industrial strength cleaner/degreaser based on citrus oils. Removes excess Lanotec Timber Seal, and to prepares concrete floors for paint adhesion. Removes adhesives, glues, grease, chewing gum and paint, and cleans stainless steel and aluminium.
A revitalising oil for maintaining the water repellency of exterior wood that has been treated with RUBIO MONOCOAT exterior oils.
Solacoat offers a range of water-based primers that are low VOC, offer superb adhesion, and can be used on a variety of roofs and substrates. WB Primer for metal, CP Primer for concrete and masonry.
Ideal for strengthening and consolidating masonry, lime, cement renders and concrete, brick and stone surfaces with minimal change to its appearance. Vapour permeable.
A thick, highly adhesive anti efflorescent primer designed for painting over cured site mixed cement render to stop efflorescence blooming through substrate finishes.
An eco friendly natural oil finish for use on exterior timber windows, door, panelling, decks, and furniture. Attractive and long lasting. Wont ever chip or peel.
A biodegradable and effective environmentally friendly cleaner for timber and stone. Removes moss, algae, fungal stains, cement and salt residue.
A durable weather resistant matt paint that ages and fades with exposure. Supplied in powdered form and mixed with water before applying.
A dramatic rusted steel finish can be achieved on a range of substrates with this paint using a 3 step process.
Water-based and zero VOC, this product creates a strong bond to masonry surfaces before applying Mineral Silicate Paint.
An ultrafine, sandable patching compound used for patching small holes, form joints and minor imperfections in concrete or masonry walls. Also used as a smooth plaster or ‘concrete look’ finish.
Provides a strong adhesive bond to difficult substrates eg smooth dense masonry, cement sheet. Easy to use – just add water – and offering excellent abrasion resistance, it can be used as a base coat render over previously painted walls.
A highly breathable long lasting natural paint made from potassium silicate. Ideal for exterior masonry surfaces. An attractive matt finish .
A very low VOC white undercoat for interior & exterior use on bare gyprock, timber, cement sheet,h'board & masonry.