Rustic Floor Supply offers Rubio Monocoat at our Spokane, Washington location. Rubio Monocoat is a high-quality European-style finish that creates a natural, raw wood look on flooring, countertops, tables, and other furniture. As a distributor of Rubio Monocoat, we can assist with application techniques, color choices, and any other questions about using Rubio Monocoat. One of the standout features of Rubio Monocoat is its 0% penetrating oil formula, which fully penetrates and bonds with the wood, providing long-lasting protection and a beautiful finish. In addition to hardwax oil colors, Rubio Monocoat also offers pre-treatment options for custom looks. At Rustic Wood Floor Supply, we offer Rubio Monocoat products to customers in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and Boise, as well as maintenance products and application tools. All Rubio Monocoat products are made in the USA.

Rubio Monocoat has established itself as a leader in the hardwax oil sector, renowned for its environmentally friendly range of finishing options. It was groundbreaking in launching an oil free of water and VOCs, setting a new standard in the industry. This hardwax oil, notable for its ability to be applied in just one coat, offers durable and long-lasting protection. Following its introduction, Rubio expanded its range to include a variety of colors, catering to a wide range of preferences.

The company’s origins trace back to 1906 when it was founded as Muylle Falcon LTD, initially starting as a mastic producer. By 1966, Muylle Falcon had grown its presence internationally. Initially focusing on mastic, the 1980s marked a significant shift as the company began developing its product line, moving to Ambachtenstraat at Izegem to facilitate the production of specialized products. During this time, Muylle Falcon dedicated efforts to creating wood preservative products, utilizing molecular binding technology to innovate in wood preservation.

Under the leadership of Benoit Muylle during the company’s second generation, there was a significant pivot towards technology, particularly in converting molecular binding technology for wood preservation. In 2000, a new venture was formed with Dr. George Barrell, maintaining a focus on molecular bonding. This led to the development of a groundbreaking product that contained no water or VOCs, was economical, easy to apply, and required just one coat, while also being made from natural ingredients. In 2005, this product was launched as Rubio Monocoat, a hardwax oil that met all of Benoit’s rigorous standards and stood out as the only product in the market to comply with these green criteria.

Rubio Monocoat continued to innovate, developing a 2-component oil that dried faster than its predecessor and rebranding from Muylle Falcon to Rubio Monocoat. In 2009, the company introduced a 0% VOC oil for outdoor wood, followed by an expansion of their outdoor product line. By 2016, Rubio Monocoat had expanded to 41 countries with 150 employees, opened a second site in Belgium, and in 2017, relocated to Austin, TX.

Throughout its history, Rubio Monocoat has consistently demonstrated a commitment to innovation and expansion, with plans to continue developing new products and expanding their range of available products and colors.