POLISHES, SEALS & FINISHES
THE FINISHING TOUCHES
In 2005, Rubio Monocoat began its green offensive armed with a number of properties. And as of yet, they remain unrivalled. Keir Tweddle, Sales Director, tells us more about their policies and what keeps them a cut above the rest.
There’s no denying that Rubio Monocoat are very much a pioneer when it comes to top quality and ecological wood finishes. There are many reasons for this, but the main one is the fact that they have the evidence to back up that their Oil Plus 2C, a 2- component system for indoor applications on wood, was the first, and so far the only one in the world, that does not contain volatile organic compounds (VOC) or water.
There are two main types of stains; oil and water-based. While they both have their good and bad points, oil stains (such as the ones available from Rubio Monocoat) often have the edge, because they can penetrate a lot better and are longer lasting than some water-based stains. They are, however, a lot more likely to contain nasty chemicals, which can make the water-based ones more environmentally friendly. The
fact that Rubio Monocoat’s Oil Plus 2C contains no VOC, then, is a huge selling point. VOCs are potentially hazardous chemicals that are released into the air when a polish, seal or finish is applied. There are, as of yet, no actual government guidelines for omitting VOCs in your product, but many companies do do their best to minimise them as they have been linked to a variety of health problems in animals and humans alike.
The fact then that Rubio Monocoat have not only reduced the amount in their Oil Plus 2C, but completely eliminated them, is something that the company are very proud of. Keen to prove the fact that they are the first company to have a product that does not contain VOC or water, Rubio Monocoat can provide proof in the form of lab reports and letters, addressed to the company personally, from LABORATORIUM ECCA NV, an independant laboratory accredited by BELAC.
“Being VOC free was
important but we had to make sure the product kept its durability.” Keir Tweddle, Sales Director for Rubio Monocoat UK, said. “Some people find it hard to believe that a VOC and water free product can offer such high durability and I even found it hard to believe myself when I was introduced to the product. But once you have tried it - the proof is in the pudding.”
Rubio Monocoat has a number of international clients, including the restaurants at Chester Zoo in Cheshire, the Hermitage museum in Amsterdam, and the W Hotel in Dallas, Texas, USA. They also have an exclusive contract with Google for their offices all over the world.
Due to the success of the Monocoat brand, both the Head Office in Belgium and the UK branch have expanded, most recently with a new specialist lab which includes separate machines
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for the application of both interior and exterior woods. The lab is used to show current and potential customers all the different possibilities and the ease of application. Due to the large number of finishes and effects available, Rubio Monocoat have also opened a Wood Gallery which show cases over 100 different finishes including products from the creative zone.
Rubio Monocoat are also pleased to announce they have gained classification EN71-3; safe for use on children's toys as well, of course, as being classed as VOC free tested at a independent test house.
Keir said: “Everything we have achieved so far, especially being the first water and VOC free product makes us very proud. We hope to continue on with this success, while still pioneering environmentally friendly products.”
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