by Eddy Laboy | Aug 12, 2016 | Floor Refinishing
Wood floors in a home can be amazing aesthetically but are often difficult to keep clean and to shine. There are tons of products on the market claiming to make your wood floors look good as new and scratch free, most of them cannot live up to their promises. Rubio Monocoat has been trusted for years to shine, color, and repair your hardwood floors with just a single coat. Rubio Monocoat provides a wax product for flooring that comes in 40 different color options and provides protection for all types of wood floors. The protection afforded by the wax is second to none when it comes to protecting the floors in your home. Rubio Monocoat is environmentally sound, boasting a 0% VOC rating, allowing the product to be safe for the people inside your home, and the environment outside of it. There is a thorough list of instructions on the wax’s package to make preparation, application, and cleanup easy for anyone. When beginning the development process, Rubio Monocoat cleaner should be used before applying the oil. The soap is also used after the process to clean any of your tools. Not only are there 40 different colors to choose from but there is also fumed and smoked oils for certain flooring. Fumed Rubio Monocoat Fumed is a nontoxic vapor fuming product used on oak and ash wood flooring. The product reacts specifically to a number of tannins in your floor, creating a personalized look for each client. When applying the chemical reaction creates a graying of the wood which fits perfectly with a historical, luxurious feel for your oak...
by Eddy Laboy | Jul 9, 2015 | Floor Refinishing, Hardwood Flooring
For homeowners, businessmen and new wood floor installers, it is common to find yourself asking so many questions regarding the hardwood floor you fancy to install. For your convenience, we have collected the top five hardwood floor questions most people ask. How do I select the right wood floor species? More than just choosing a color to complement your interior elements, selecting a species of wood entails various considerations such as texture, grain, cut and size. An important factor for those in a budget is the cost as well as availability of desired wood species. For hardwood installers, they tend to scrutinize the mechanical properties of the wood species such as durability, machinability, and ease of finishing according to NWFA. Skilled and experience hardwood floor experts can provide adequate knowledge regarding the matter. Seek help from the experts in Wood Floor Planet. Where can I install hardwood floor? Though hardwood floor is extremely durable in nature, it is recommended not to install this flooring in wet places such as bathrooms, verandas, washrooms, saunas or anywhere that often requires wet mopping. Basically, solid hardwood floor can be installed in any interior that is above ground with the exception of places that are commonly exposed to moisture. Excessive moisture can cause damage to the surface of the hardwood floor that may lead to warping, swelling or cracking. What are the benefits of installing hardwood floor? Hardwood floor has been a traditional flooring choice throughout the years. Here are the reasons why you should consider installing hardwood floor: Hardwood floors have a variety of colors, grain patterns, texture and beauty that is...
