My contractor insisted on 3 coats of Rubio Monocoat

4 years ago

When I went through my final walkthrough for my refinished hardwood floors. The contractor told me that to get to the color I requested, he required three coats of Rubio Monocoat. Per product instructions, the product won’t bond to itself and multiple coats are not required. My concern it that I have read multiple coats is a big problem and can cause for the hardwood to stain more easily. If the contractor was trying to achieve more pigment (per my request), I’m surprised they didn’t recommend water popping and instead have put multiple layers of Rubio on the floors. Has anyone had experience with this?

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millworkman
4 years ago
"My concern it that I have read multiple coats is a big problem"

Have you contacted the technical department at Rubio for their advice?
Timothy Winzell
4 years ago
"I have read multiple coats is a big problem"

Where? I have never read that. Please provide your source

Mostly I've just read that it's pointless to do multiple coats. Are you doing a two tone floor? Is there a chance they're doing three operations using Rubio products like active stain, precolor and 2C oil to achieve a particular look?
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G & S Floor Service
4 years ago
It's most likely a three step color layering system as Timothy Winzell mentioned.

If, the contractor actually applied three coats of 2C. You will have dirt and dust build on it quickly. You will need to do a deep clean and re-oil. Or redo the floor with a different process.