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Wood finishes are applied to give serviceability such as water, stain and dirt repellence, as well as to enhance the appearance of timber.
They fall into two general categories. Water based finishes which form a film on the top of timber, or Wood oils which penetrate into timber and harden within it, making the timber water & stain repellent.
There are variations on these two categories, such as urethanes and polyurethanes which can be water or oil based, and water-modified oils which combine water with an oil. However the eco friendly wood finishes we sell are best looked at through the two broad categories of water based finishes and natural wood oils.
Water based wood finishes are often more suitable than oils on very absorbent timbers such as pine, plywood and cork. They avoid the yellowing that can occur with oils on these light coloured timbers, and can give a more resilient surface on these softwood timbers.
Natural wood oils on the other hand are often more suitable for hardwoods because they bring out the rich beauty of hardwoods and give good resilience on these dense timbers.
Again, there are exceptions and variations to this general rule but this is a good starting place to view each of the wood finishes we offer below.
Coloured washes for timber panelling, beams & features a range of tinted colours from Murobond. A great low-VOC product which creates a low sheen finish on its own or can be sealed with Murothane for high traffic areas such as furniture, benchtops and flo
A low VOC hard wearing, semi-gloss, clear finish suitable for use on high impact areas such as interior timber and concrete floors, doors, windows, furniture, shelving and benchtops. Easy to use, low toxicity and odour.
A clear non-yellowing low VOC acrylic sealer, suitable for application over matt paints to improve serviceability.
Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C is a unique oil finish that protects wooden furniture and floors with one coat. Zero VOC. For floors, bench tops, furniture and trim.
Sample pots of RUBIO MONOCOAT Oil Plus 2C are the best way to test out the different colours on your timber.
Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C Component A only. This is the oil only, without the accelerator.
Ardvos is the most popular natural wood oil for all interior woodwork, furniture and floors. Made by Livos. Certified safe for use on toys & food utensils. Easy to apply, maintain and repair.
Kunos is a natural wood oil that bring out the full rich beauty of all timber and dries to a hard satin sheen. Used by many fine furniture makers and wood turners but also excellent on floors and countertops.
A countertop version of Kunos which contains even higher amounts of resin making it more waterproof and resistant to hot cups. Suitable for use on tables and benchtops.
A deeply penetrating cold pressed linseed oil which can be used as the priming/ first coat for the Livos wood oils. Especially good as a priming coat on very absorbent timbers, concrete, porous stone and mud brick. Slow drying - which allows thorough satu
Water based pre-colour stains, designed to be used in combination with RMC Oil Plus 2C. They add a background colour, to create richer colour or special effects and contrasts.
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.
This oil can be applied 36 hours after treatment with Rubio Monocoat 2C, or any time thereafter. It gives extra shine and durability to Monocoat oiled surfaces.
Beeswax smells great ! Gleivo is easy to apply and gives extra shine and dust repelling qualities along with a fresh smell when applied over oiled furniture, panelling or floors.
Aged timber is in! Get the look of aged timber flooring with these high quality pre-treatments from Rubio Monocoat, available in 10 different shades.
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.
Rubio Monocoat Component B Accelerator guarantees a quick curing time when mixed with RUBIO MONOCOAT Oil Plus 2 Component A, or RUBIO MONOCOAT Hybrid Wood Protector
Prepares timber for good bonding of the RUBIO MONOCOAT Oil Plus 2C, by removing all dust and natural surface oils.