Rubio Monocoat Oil Finish
Monocoat is Green
Monocoat Natural Oil Finish is the leading plant-based, environmentally responsible, sustainable, non-polluting, single-coat, durable wood finish available. It contains 0% VOC and has no effect on indoor air quality. See our RESOURCES section of the website for technical information. WATCH TO LEARN MORE
Monocoat Does NOT Contain....
Formaldehyde, ammonia, acetone, solvents, preservatives, odor-masking agents, chemical residuals OR heavy metal drying agents such as arsenic, beryllium, chromium, cadmium, nickel or lead.
Monocoat DOES Contain....
Natural plant oils, modified plant oils, natural waxes, modified natural waxes, non-aromatic hydrocarbons (0% VOC), lead-free catalytic dryers and organic pigments.
USGBC LEED Certification
This product is a plant-based non-emitting finish and qualifies for the following LEED credits:
| Environmental Feature | LEED Credit | LEED Points |
|---|---|---|
| Rapidly Renewable Materials | Materials and Resources (MR) Credit 6 | 1 |
| Low-Emitting Adhesives & Sealants | Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) Credit.4.2 | 1 |
Some of the other environmental features of this product include:
- Monocoat Oil is made from natural plant based products such as Flax and Carnauba plants, both of which are considered rapidly renewable materials. The materials that go into this product grow back very quickly.
- Monocoat Oil and Maintenance Soaps are VOC-free. VOC-free means that, unlike conventional finishes and maintenance soaps, there is no off-gassing scent associated with the application of these products.
- Monocoat Oil is a one-coat application, whereas conventional finishes require three coats and three trips to a job site. With this product, you save on transportation and labor costs while lowering carbon emissions.
- Monocoat Oil requires only one buffing machine application, whereas three are needed to apply the standard three coats of conventional finish. Thus, this product contains less embodied energy than the conventional.
- Properly maintained Monocoat Oil finished floors never require re-sanding. No re-sanding means no dust and better indoor air quality. Floors can be rejuvenated with a modicum of Monocoat Oil in areas that show wear.
