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Wood protection that's a step ahead

Wood oil for stairs

Staircase with artful swirling newel post
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The perfect solution for staircases

Oil Plus 2C is a great success for stairs. The wood oil can be applied in one layer, local spots can easily be repaired and it only takes 12 hours to dry. The many colours and the healthy, ecological aspects of the product complete the picture.

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Pros talking

Welcome to the Woodshop video

I really love working with Rubio Monocoat and have done so for 15 years now. I enjoy the big variety of colours I can offer my clients. Both for classic and modern stairs. 

Functionally, in terms of installation, it goes very smoothly and it’s high quality. Most importantly is the easy repairs afterwards. It is very easy to apply. With stairs, you always walk in the same place. If you go back after 10 years, it is easy to touch up.

Wim van Loon
Artisanal staircase builder
Black open staircase in a rustic room with wooden floors and beams

Thanks to our many years of experience with Rubio Monocoat, the wood oil holds no secrets for us. It is a highly reliable partner that thinks along with us and is indispensable for restoration work.

Using the B component shortens the drying time and means that the various areas are inaccessible for other work for less time.

The ease of maintenance is also a major advantage.

Luc De Pauw
Floor restorer
Light wooden staircase in a white room

Rubio Monocoat is the only product we have found that will give us the beautiful matte finish we desire, whether aged or modern, while still providing excellent durability and no off gassing. It’s our go-to floor finish.

Dana Lynch Design
J Ashley Photography (Photographer) - Rhinehart Pulliam & Co. (Architect)
Natural light staircase

In one sentence: very user-friendly and natural result - totally what we wanted!

VORM interior (Designer)
@stefaniefaveere (Photographer)
Natural wooden stairs shown from above

Our client chose reclaimed wood floors and wanted "a matte, natural, but aged look." She wanted to feel the texture in the wood, so we knew a hard wax oil was in order. We created several samples with various custom blends of Rubio Monocoat colours. It was exactly what she wanted, and the floors turned out to be beautiful, along with the rest of the home.

Kristin Fitzgerald
Southern Oaks Flooring
Developed for professionals, loved by all

Why work with our products

No overlaps

Thanks to the molecular binding technology, you won't struggle with limited open time and lap marks.

No sanding

No sanding between coats

One layer saves on product, on time and doesn't require sanding in between coats. 

Local spot repair

Maintain your stairs in minutes with effortless local touch-ups thanks to our unique binding technology.

Dry in 12 hours

Enjoy fast drying times: resume dry maintenance after 2 days and full wet-cleaning within 5 days.

Wide range of colours

The VOC-free wood oil is available in 40 colours and we offer a custom-made service

Single-layer protection

Reduce in-house labour and drying times while delivering a highly durable and certified finish

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Oil Plus 2C - Affogato - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Affogato on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Almond - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Almond on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Arabica - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Arabica on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Ash Grey - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Ash Grey on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Black - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Black on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Bourbon - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Bourbon on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Castle Brown - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Castle Brown on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Charcoal - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Charcoal on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Chocolate - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Chocolate on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Cocoa - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Cocoa on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Cortado - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Cortado on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Cotton White - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Cotton White on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Dark Oak - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Dark Oak on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Dark Roast - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Dark Roast on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Dulce - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Dulce on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Dunes - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Dunes on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Fern - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Fern on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Golden Hour - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Golden Hour on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Hazelnut - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Hazelnut on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Honey - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Honey on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Light Roast - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Light Roast on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Linen - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Linen on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Macchiato - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Macchiato on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Midnight Sky - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Midnight Sky on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Mist - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Mist on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Mist 5 Procent - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Mist 5 Procent on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Mocha - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Mocha on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Natural - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Natural on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Oyster - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Oyster on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Pure - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Pure on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Red Velvet - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Red Velvet on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Shell Grey - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Shell Grey on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Smoke - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Smoke on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Smoke 5 Procent - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Smoke 5 Procent on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Super White - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Super White on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Vanilla - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Vanilla on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Vienna - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Vienna on oak
Oil Plus 2C - Walnut - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C Walnut on oak
Oil Plus 2C - White - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C White on oak
Oil Plus 2C - White 5 Procent - on oak
Oiled wood swatch of Oil Plus 2C White 5 Procent on oak

Discover the power of Oil Plus 2C

Oil Plus 2C protects interior wood in just one layer, for a natural look & feel. The molecular binding technology offers an innovative, sustainable product that’s easy to apply and maintain. Trusted since 2005, it’s 100% safe with 0% VOC and meets the highest safety standards, including Food Contact Compliance and Toy Safety.

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Watch & learn

Video about application of Oil Plus 2C on stairs
Video about application of Oil Plus 2C on stairs
Video about preparation of your stairs
Two people are oiling a staircase
Cat peeping through the open stairs of a wooden staircase © Decotrap

Next-level safety for everyone

Using Oil Plus 2C is not just a choice for quality, it’s also a healthy one! The ecological product has been awarded with a lot of certificates already, each one stricter than the other.

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FAQs

How should I sand a staircase before treating it with Rubio Monocoat interior wood oil?

When sanding a staircase, always make sure that you sand the surface equally to get an even colour result.

The sanding grit depends on whether it's a new staircase or a renovation project.

New staircase: 

Sand the surface scratch-free and finish with 100 or 120 grit. 

Renovation: 

Eliminate all the remains of the previous treatments by sanding with a coarse grit first. Finish with a 100 or 120 grit before applying the oil.

Can I easily oil the staircase at the site or should I do this in advance in the woodshop?

With Rubio Monocoat, you can choose the workflow that fits your schedule and site conditions best. Either pre-oil your wood in the shop and install it already protected, or apply the wood oil on-site. Because our molecular binding technology works the same way regardless of the environment, both ways are giving you the high quality you want.

The typical downsides of on-site finishing simply don't apply here. Since the wood oil is 0% VOC, it is completely safe for you and the homeowners, with no negative impact on indoor air quality. Thanks to the fast drying times provided by the B-component, you can already walk on the staircase (with socks) after just 24 - 36 hours. Best of all, because no intermediate sanding is required between layers, there is no extra dust created in your living space.

Is there an easy way to repair the walklines on staircases?

Because we naturally follow the same path up and down, staircases experience concentrated wear in the exact same spot (usually right in the center of the tread). After about 10 years of daily use, those "walklines" may begin to look a bit dull or worn compared to the edges of the steps.

The beauty of the Rubio Monocoat system is that you don’t need to sand the entire staircase down to bare wood to fix this. Because our oil binds molecularly with the wood fibers, you can perform a localised repair without leaving overlapping marks or visible "patches."

How to re-oil your wooden surface