DuroGrit - Tomorrow's UV protection for your outdoors
- Patented FibreGrit Technology
- Proven 1-layer technology
- Tomorrow’s UV resistance
- Tough mechanical protection
- For all exterior wood
Rubio Monocoat offers a 10-year warranty on a long-lasting wood UV protection for vertical wooden surfaces and up to a 2-year warranty for horizontal surfaces.
More information on this offer.
- Free shipping from £ 50
- Next day delivery
- Secure payments
Need help or professional advice quickly?
Our experts are available on workdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
They are happy to help you via email or telephone.
- E-mail us:hello@rubiomonocoat.co.uk
- Call us:0800 688 9661
Need help or professional advice quickly?
Our experts are available on workdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
They are happy to help you via email or telephone.
- E-mail us:hello@rubiomonocoat.co.uk
- Call us:0800 688 9661
› Which colour should I choose?
For the best results, we advise staying as close to the natural look as possible. Going lighter than the natural colour of the wood may shorten the durability of the protection.
- Grassland Beige is the natural look for pine, douglas, larch & teak.
- Rocky Umber is the natural look for thermo pine & cumaru.
- Foxy Brown is the natural look for iroko & ipé.
› On new wood
Step 1: We recommend allowing the new installed wood to weather outdoors for about 4-6 weeks (except oak)
- When this is not possible, sand the wood scratch-free with a screen 80 grit to open the wood pores.
- Allow already installed new wood or wood containing natural wood extractives (red cedar, afzelia, redwood, …) and especially hardwood (ipé, teak, merbau, …) to weather outdoors for about 4-6 weeks. This will allow the water-soluble substances to come out of the wood and will allow the wood to absorb the DuroGrit better.
Step 2: Clean the surface with Exterior Wood Cleaner and let it dry
- First wet the wooden surface with a fine mist of water from a garden hose.
- Clean the surface with Exterior Wood Cleaner and a stiff bristled nylon scrubbing brush (wear gloves and eye protection).
- Do not allow the solution to dry. Thoroughly rinse the cleaning solution residue with clean water until all foaming residue is rinsed away.
- Allow the surface to dry completely.
Step 3: Apply DuroGrit
- Only work in frost-free and dry conditions and avoid application of DuroGrit when rain is expected within 10 hours of application.
- Stir the product a few minutes before use.
- Apply the product evenly to the surface with a soft, synthetic brush made for water-based products. Work in the direction of the wood installation, always covering the full length. For vertically installed boards, this means from top to bottom and for horizontally installed wood from left to right (or vice versa). So never stop in the middle of a board but only at a natural break (e.g. a seam, edge, staircase, etc.). Work in small sections of about 1 or 2 boards wide. Always apply sufficient product and brush again afterwards to avoid start/stop and brush marks (remember not to exert too much pressure on the brush).
- Tip: Maintain a wet edge to avoid overlaps.
- Errors created during application (start marks, brush marks, overlaps, …) can be touched up on the wet surface up to 15 minutes after application (depending on the weather conditions). Apply a little extra DuroGrit on the mark. Put some pressure on your brush so the product that has already been applied dissolves and mixes with the new one. Finally smooth out until you no longer have brush marks.
Step 4: Let dry for 3 hours
- Let the surface dry for about 3 hours. Complete curing takes place after 3 days (at 20°C (68°F)).
- Keep in mind that low temperatures, low ventilation and high humidity significantly slow down the drying and curing process.
› In case of renovation on older non-Rubio Monocoat products
Step 1: Remove all residues of old applications
- Remove all residues of old applications by sanding the surface scratch-free. End with a screen 80 grit, do not sand smoother. The smoother you sand, the less product can penetrate in the wood and the less intense the colour (and protection) will be.
- Is your wood too dirty to start sanding right away? Then first clean it with either water or Exterior Wood Cleaner (see step 2 for instructions). By already removing a lot of dirt beforehand, your sandpaper won't get clogged up right away when sanding.
Step 2: Clean the surface with Exterior Wood Cleaner and let it dry
- First wet the wooden surface with a fine mist of water.
- Clean the surface with Exterior Wood Cleaner and a stiff bristled nylon scrubbing brush (wear gloves and eye protection).
- Do not allow the solution to dry and thoroughly rinse off the cleaning solution residue with clean water until all foaming residue is rinsed away.
- Allow the surface to dry completely.
Step 3: Apply DuroGrit
- Only work in frost-free and dry conditions and avoid application of DuroGrit when rain is expected within 10 hours of application.
- Stir the product a few minutes before use.
- Apply the product evenly to the surface with a soft, synthetic brush made for water-based products. Work in the direction of the wood installation, always covering the full length. For vertically installed boards, this means from top to bottom and for horizontally installed wood from left to right (or vice versa). So never stop in the middle of a board but only at a natural break (e.g. a seam, edge, staircase, etc.). Work in small sections of about 1 or 2 boards wide. Always apply sufficient product and brush again afterwards to avoid start/stop and brush marks (remember not to exert too much pressure on the brush).
- Tip: Maintain a wet edge to avoid overlaps.
- Errors created during application (start marks, brush marks, overlaps, …) can be touched up on the wet surface up to 15 minutes after application (depending on the weather conditions). Apply a little extra DuroGrit on the mark. Put some pressure on your brush so the product that has already been applied dissolves and mixes with the new one. Finally smooth out until you no longer have brush marks.
Step 4: Let it dry for 3 hours
- Let dry for about 3 hours. Complete curing takes place after 3 days (at 20°C / 68°F).
- Keep in mind that low temperatures, low ventilation and high humidity significantly slow down the drying and curing process.
› Industrial application
If you want to apply this product in an industrial manner, we advise you to get in contact with our technical care team.
› Maintenance
Cleaning instructions
Regular cleaning can be done with Exterior Soap (Ecospray) or All Natural Wood Cleaner (Spray). Do not use any other cleaning products or detergents as these might affect the protection!
Maintenance instructions
In general we recommend a yearly visual check-up just after winter season.
Please check for the presence of the following two points:
a. Dirt & green deposits; clean with low pressure water and a soft brush or use Exterior Soap/All Natural Wood Cleaner (consult Technical Data Sheet before use)
b. Fading of colours
If necessary (concerning point b) apply a maintenance coat according to the instructions. First clean your wood with Exterior Wood Cleaner, then apply a layer of DuroGrit in the original colour. Depending on the degree of fading of the colour, dilute DuroGrit with maximum 20% water to avoid applying too much product and making the colour too opaque.
The frequency of maintenance depends on the weather conditions, exposure, geographical situation, solar orientation, wood type (softwood vs hardwood) and colour. In normal weather conditions:
- Vertical surfaces: every 3-5 years
- Horizontal surfaces: up to 2 years
- To determine the desired colour, always do a small test first with one of our samples on identically sanded and prepared wood.
- A good preparation is crucial for good protection. Always prepare the wood with Exterior Wood Cleaner, including if the wood is new.
- Stir the product well before application. When using several containers at one site, it is recommended to mix them for an even result.
- Avoid direct sunlight on the surface during application and only work in frost-free conditions and when weather conditions are dry.
- In case of rough/weathered wood, highly absorbent woods or for terrace application, you can add up to maximum 20% water to the DuroGrit for a better spreadability of the product.
- Do not cover and do not place heavy objects on the surface until it is completely cured.
- Only use our maintenance and cleaning products.
- Our products are developed with environmentally friendly ingredients. However, some people can be allergic to certain elements. Therefore, we advise wearing gloves during application to protect your skin.
- Tape off first and work between the grooves. Tape off anything that should not be treated, splashed, smeared or spilled on, including anything sensitive to overlaps.
Estimated coverage: 8 to 15 m²/liter*
*Consumption depends on the type of wood, weathering and preparation. Old wood, wood that has been left untreated outdoors or grooved wood often absorbs more product. Therefore, always purchase slightly more product than for the recommended liter per m². You can use the leftover to maintain and touch up the surface with the same product.
DuroGrit is a sustainable, wood fibre fortified and water-soluble oil that colours and protects all exterior wood in 1 single layer. The patented FibreGrit Technology, where added wood fibers give the oil its unique structure, provides the perfect combination between a saturating and a breathable monocoat system.
Thanks to this technology, the product does not only have an incredible and long-lasting UV protection compared to other exterior wood finishing products, but it’s also extremely durable and wear resistant.
Rubio Monocoat has always been an innovative player on the market. With our new patented FibreGrit Technology, we are once again proving our relevance in the wood protection sector. DuroGrit consists partly of long cellulose fibres from wood itself. These fibres are water-repellent, very strong and hard. This means that they make your coating harder, strengthening the wear resistance and making the product suitable for terraces, garden furniture, etc.
In addition, these fibres form a grid to hold the UV stabilisers. This allows us to add more UV stabilisers, resulting in much better UV resistance. The larger amount of UV blockers and the protection this provides are revolutionary.
Thanks to this unique technology we can offer a product with a natural look on wood that is extremely durable. It provides a very good protection from UV light, while still being a very ecological product. Rubio Monocoat’s DuroGrit really is tomorrow’s durable UV protection for your outdoors.
- Physical state at 20°C (68°F): liquid
- Odour: oily
- Density: 0.9 - 1.1 kg/L
- VOC content: 0 g/L
- Gloss level: matt
- QUV: tested according to the standard EN 927-6
DRYING TIME | 1 to 3h |
CURING TIME | 3 days at 20°C (68°F) |
APPLICATION INFORMATION | All vertical and horizontal wooden surfaces outdoors (e.g. terraces, cladding, garden furniture, …) |
ESTIMATED COVERAGE | 8 to 15 m²/liter* |
WORKING TEMPERATURE | 10 to 30 °C (50 to 86°F) |
WOOD MOISTURE CONTENT | Min 12% - Max 18% |
STORAGE/TRANSPORT | 5 to 25°C (41 to 77°F) |
SHELF LIFE | 24 months |
CLEANING OF TOOLS | Brushes and tools can be cleaned with water after use |
DISPOSAL | Dispose of residue and empty packaging in accordance with local ordinances |
* Standard spread rate is 8-15 m²/litre, however consumption can vary a lot depending on your type of wood, weathering and preparation. Old wood, wood that has been left untreated outdoors or grooved wood often absorbs more product. Therefore, always purchase slightly more product than for the recommended litre per m². You can use the leftover to maintain and touch up the surface with the same product. In exceptional cases, e.g. on very weathered or highly absorbing wood, consumption can be twice as high (even up to 6 m²/litre). In these cases, adding up to maximum 20% water can help control the spread rate.
Datasheets
- Patented FibreGrit Technology
- Cutting-edge wood finish
- Innovation that includes cellulose wood fibres resulting in the most durable wood protection
- Ecological & safe to use (0% VOC)
- Proven 1-layer technology
- One application (no pre-treatment needed) reduces time, packaging and transport
- Breathing and saturating monocoat system, the best of both worlds
- Results in a lower price per m², saving you time & money
- Tomorrow’s UV resistance
- Your wood gets the best UV protection
- FibreGrit Technology allows for significantly more UV blockers
- High quality projects with a prolonged natural look and no greying surfaces
- Tough mechanical protection
- Water and dirt repellent
- Open pores prevent cracking and peeling off
- Lasts longer with less maintenance and less worries
- For all exterior wood
- Suitable for all wood species and types
- Pine, iroko, teak, …
- Decking, siding, cladding, furniture, …
- Only one product needed for all applications
- Natural colours and classy, earthy tones
- Residential & public use (playgrounds, terraces, fencing, …)
- Suitable for all wood species and types