Welcome back to my channel! Today, I want to share with you an interesting experiment that I conducted to determine if applying additional coats of Rubio Monocoat can increase the waterproofing abilities of wood. Rubio Monocoat is known for its molecular bonding with wood, giving it a unique look and protection. Usually, one coat of Rubio Monocoat is recommended, but I often apply multiple coats without showing it in my videos.
The reason behind this is a personal anecdote. Once, I applied Rubio Monocoat to a walnut bench and felt that something was missing. So, I decided to apply a second coat, and it looked much better afterward. This prompted me to try the same with an oak sofa table, but I applied only one coat. Interestingly, my friend reported that the wood on the bench, which had received multiple coats, was more resistant to water spills than the table, which had only one coat.
Based on this anecdote, I wanted to conduct an experiment to determine if the number of Rubio Monocoat layers affects its ability to protect wood from liquids. I grabbed three identical pieces of elm wood and applied one, two, and three coats of Rubio Monocoat on them, respectively. Visually, it was difficult to distinguish any differences between the layers.
To test their waterproofing abilities, I poured red wine onto each piece, as it is aggressive to wood and the color makes it easier to observe the consequences. After letting the wine sit on the wood for 30 minutes, there was no visible change. Upon touching the wood, however, I noticed a subtle difference in the texture. The piece with three coats felt the softest, while the one with only one coat felt the hardest.
I decided to repeat the experiment, this time leaving the wine on the wood for an hour. This time, I could observe small specks of staining on each piece, with the one-coat piece exhibiting the strongest stain and the three-coat piece showing the weakest stain. The differences were still very subtle and barely visible.
To further explore the effects, I allowed the wine to sit on the wood for two hours. Cleaning up afterward revealed more prominent stains on all the pieces, but the differences between the layers were not significant. From this experiment, it is evident that additional coats of Rubio Monocoat do offer some protection against liquids, but the difference is minimal.
In conclusion, it appears that a single coat of Rubio Monocoat is sufficient for most projects, providing adequate protection against water spills. Applying multiple coats does not significantly enhance the wood’s waterproofing capabilities. This finding is beneficial as it saves time and reduces costs associated with using additional coats.
However, it’s important to note that if you apply one coat and notice that it does not achieve the desired look, a second coat may help improve the finish. This could be due to inconsistencies in the application process. Overall, it is recommended to carefully apply one coat and assess the results before considering additional coats.
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