Manual application
A. Creating an aged/transparent effect on new wood
- Prepare the surface in order to achieve the desired result (planed, sanded wire brushed…).
- Remove sanding dust from the surface and wipe dry.
- Stir Rubio WoodCream well and and dilute it with Rubio WoodCream Softener in order to create a more transparent effect (proportion: max. 1:1).
3A. In order to create an aged effect:
3B. This effect can only be achieved with a colour from the Rubio WoodCream Grey Collection. Stir Rubio WoodCream well and dilute it with Rubio WoodCream Softener (proportion: max. 1:1).
- Apply carefully and evenly to the vertical surface with a block brush suitable for water-beading products, in the direction of the wood. Work in zones of 3 to 4 boards in the direction of the wood fibre. It’s best to work wet in wet. Spread out the product in one go with the application brush.
B. In case of renovation/refreshing Rubio WoodCream
- Clean the surface by using water at low pressure and a soft brush; there is no need for sanding.
- Stir Rubio WoodCream well and dilute it with Rubio WoodCream Softener in a ratio from 9 parts Rubio WoodCream and 1 part Rubio WoodCream Softener. You can adjust this ratio to max. 1 part Rubio WoodCream and 1 part Rubio WoodCream Softener to achieve the desired result.
- Apply carefully and evenly to the vertical surface with a block brush suitable for water-beading products, in the direction of the wood. Work in zones of 3 to 4 boards in the direction of the wood fibre. It’s best to work wet in wet. Spread out the product in one go with the application brush.
C. Maintenance instructions
In general we recommend a yearly visual check-up just after winter season.
Please check for the presence of the following three points:
a. Dirt & green deposits; clean with low pressure water and soft brush
b. Fading out of colours
c. Diminishing pearl effect
If necessary (concerning point b./c.), apply a maintenance coat according to the instructions. The frequency of maintenance depends
on the weather conditions:
· In normal weather conditions: every 5 years
· In extreme weather conditions: every 3 years
· In ideal circumstances, this can take significantly longer: up to 10 years
Normal climates: when the colour fades, apply a maintenance coat of Rubio WoodCream with Rubio WoodCream Softener in a ratio from 9 parts Rubio WoodCream and 1 part Rubio WoodCream Softener to max. 1 part Rubio WoodCream and 1 part Rubio WoodCream Softener to achieve the desired result. Consult the technical data sheet for more information.
Frequency according to exposure, geographical situation, solar orientation of the treated wood, wood type, and desired shade. Waterfront, seaside, pilling, wetland, and marshland … sometimes requiring a more frequent maintenance.
- The wood must be cleaned with a mixture of 10% Rubio Monocoat Exterior Wood Cleaner and water. After the use of Rubio Monocoat Exterior Wood Cleaner, clean the surface by using water at low pressure and a soft brush; there is no need for sanding. Consult the accompanying technical data sheet before use.
- Stir Rubio WoodCream well and dilute it with Rubio WoodCream Softener in a ratio from 9 parts Rubio WoodCream and 1 part Rubio WoodCream Softener to max. 1 part Rubio WoodCream and 1 part Rubio WoodCream Softener in order to achieve the desired result.
- Apply it carefully and evenly, to the vertical surface with a block brush suitable for water-beading products, in the direction of the wood. Work in zones of 3 to 4 boards in the direction of the wood fibre. It’s best to work wet in wet. Spread out the product in one go with the application brush.
Tips & Tricks
- Avoid direct sunlight on the surface.
- In case of high temperatures (> 30°C) or when there is no shadow, we recommend diluting Rubio WoodCream with Rubio WoodCream Softener in order to make the product easier to apply and to allow it to dry less quickly.
- On rough and very absorbent wood surfaces, we recommend diluting Rubio WoodCream with Rubio WoodCream Softener so you can easily apply Rubio WoodCream on the surface. For a more covering effect you can apply a second layer.
