Rubio Monocoat DuroGrit

DuroGrit is a sustainable, wood fibre fortified and water-soluble oil that colours and protects all exterior wood in 1 single layer. The FibreGrit Technology, where added wood fibers give the oil its unique structure, provides the perfect combination between a saturating and a breathable monocoat system. Thanks to this technology, the product does not only have an incredible and long-lasting UV protection compared to other exterior wood finishing products, but it’s also extremely durable and wear resistant.

Suitable for all wood types
0% VOC (does not contain any organic solvents)
Plant-based
Fast-drying
Maintains the natural look and feel of the wood
Water and dirt repellent
Long-lasting weathering and UV protection thanks to the unique FibreGrit Technology
Will not crack, peel or flake off
Open pore structure which allows the wood to breathe and reduces swelling and shrinkage
Only 1 layer needed
Extra durable
Strong mechanical resistance (also suitable for exterior furniture, decking, etc.)
Easy to maintain. No need for sanding!

Instructions On new wood:

Step 1: We recommend allowing the new installed wood to weather outdoors for about 4-6 weeks (except oak)
When this is not possible, sand the wood scratch-free with a screen 80 grit to open the wood pores.
Allow already installed new wood or wood containing natural wood extractives (red cedar, afzelia, redwood, ) and especially hardwood (ipé, teak, merbau, ) to weather outdoors for about 4-6 weeks. This will allow the water-soluble substances to come out of the wood and will allow the wood to absorb the DuroGrit better.

Step 2: Clean the surface with Exterior Wood Cleaner and let it dry
First wet the wooden surface with a fine mist of water from a garden hose.
Clean the surface with Exterior Wood Cleaner and a stiff bristled nylon scrubbing brush (wear gloves and eye protection).
Do not allow the solution to dry. Thoroughly rinse the cleaning solution residue with clean water until all foaming residue is rinsed away.
Allow the surface to dry completely.
Step 3: Apply DuroGrit
Only work in frost-free and dry conditions and avoid application of DuroGrit when rain is expected within 10 hours of application.
Stir the product a few minutes before use.
Apply the product evenly to the surface with a soft, synthetic brush made for water-based products. Work in the direction of the wood installation, always covering the full length. For vertically installed boards, this means from top to bottom and for horizontally installed wood from left to right (or vice versa). So never stop in the middle of a board but only at a natural break (e.g. a seam, edge, staircase, etc.). Work in small sections of about 1 or 2 boards wide. Always apply sufficient product and brush again afterwards to avoid start/stop and brush marks (remember not to exert too much pressure on the brush).

Tip: Maintain a wet edge to avoid overlaps.
Errors created during application (start marks, brush marks, overlaps, ) can be touched up on the wet surface up to 15 minutes after application (depending on the weather conditions). Apply a little extra DuroGrit on the mark. Put some pressure on your brush so the product that has already been applied dissolves and mixes with the new one. Finally smooth out until you no longer have brush marks.

Step 4: Let dry for 3 hours
Let the surface dry for about 3 hours. Complete curing takes place after 3 days (at 20 C (68 F)).
Keep in mind that low temperatures, low ventilation and high humidity significantly slow down the drying and curing process.

In case of renovation on older non-Rubio Monocoat products:

Step 1: Remove all residues of old applications
Remove all residues of old applications by sanding the surface scratch-free. End with a screen 80 grit, do not sand smoother. The smoother you sand, the less product can penetrate in the wood and the less intense the colour (and protection) will be.
Is your wood too dirty to start sanding right away? Then first clean it with either water or Exterior Wood Cleaner (see step 2 for instructions). By already removing a lot of dirt beforehand, your sandpaper won’t get clogged up right away when sanding.

Step 2: Clean the surface with Exterior Wood Cleaner and let it dry
First wet the wooden surface with a fine mist of water.
Clean the surface with Exterior Wood Cleaner and a stiff bristled nylon scrubbing brush (wear gloves and eye protection).
Do not allow the solution to dry and thoroughly rinse off the cleaning solution residue with clean water until all foaming residue is rinsed away.
Allow the surface to dry completely.

Step 3: Apply DuroGrit
Only work in frost-free and dry conditions and avoid application of DuroGrit when rain is expected within 10 hours of application.
Stir the product a few minutes before use.
Apply the product evenly to the surface with a soft, synthetic brush made for water-based products. Work in the direction of the wood installation, always covering the full length. For vertically installed boards, this means from top to bottom and for horizontally installed wood from left to right (or vice versa). So never stop in the middle of a board but only at a natural break (e.g. a seam, edge, staircase, etc.). Work in small sections of about 1 or 2 boards wide. Always apply sufficient product and brush again afterwards to avoid start/stop and brush marks (remember not to exert too much pressure on the brush).

Tip: Maintain a wet edge to avoid overlaps.
Errors created during application (start marks, brush marks, overlaps, ) can be touched up on the wet surface up to 15 minutes after application (depending on the weather conditions). Apply a little extra DuroGrit on the mark. Put some pressure on your brush so the product that has already been applied dissolves and mixes with the new one. Finally smooth out until you no longer have brush marks.

Step 4: Let it dry for 3 hours
Let dry for about 3 hours. Complete curing takes place after 3 days (at 20 C / 68 F).
Keep in mind that low temperatures, low ventilation and high humidity significantly slow down the drying and curing process.

What’s in the box
1 x Rubio Monocoat DuroGrit selected variant choice