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No, we do not recommend applying a topcoat of lacquer, polyurethane, or similar products over <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.rubiomonocoatusa.com/products/oil-plus-2c-390ml">Oil Plus 2C</a> for the following reasons:Oil Plus 2C is a durable wood finish that provides excellent protection in a single layer, so a topcoat is unnecessary.Oil Plus 2C contains waxes, which may prevent proper adhesion of a topcoat. You may consult the topcoat manufacturer, but we cannot support applications that have been top-coated.If your goal is to increase the sheen, you can apply <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.rubiomonocoatusa.com/products/universal-maintenance-oil">Universal Maintenance Oil</a> for a velvet finish or <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.rubiomonocoatusa.com/products/sheenplus">SheenPlus</a> for a satin finish over Oil Plus 2C.

No, we do not recommend applying a topcoat of lacquer, polyurethane, or similar products over Oil Plus 2C for the following reasons:

Oil Plus 2C is a durable wood finish that provides excellent protection in a single layer, so a topcoat is unnecessary.
Oil Plus 2C contains waxes, which may prevent proper adhesion of a topcoat. You may consult the topcoat manufacturer, but we cannot support applications that have been top-coated.
If your goal is to increase the sheen, you can apply Universal Maintenance Oil for a velvet finish or SheenPlus for a satin finish over Oil Plus 2C.

Can I put lacquer, polyurethane, or other topcoat over Oil Plus 2C finish?

Interior

Protection

Oil Plus 2C

How to use Raw Wood Cleaner on wood flooring

How to use Raw Wood Cleaner on furniture

Raw Wood Cleaner coverage

Is Raw Wood Cleaner necessary before applying Oil Plus 2C?

How long should I wait after using Raw Wood Cleaner before applying Oil Plus 2C?

Can I use Raw Wood Cleaner to clean my tools and brushes?

Do I use Raw Wood Cleaner before or after water popping the wood surface?

Is Raw Wood Cleaner 0% VOC?

I don't have Raw Wood Cleaner, what else can I use to tac or clean the wood surface?

Raw Wood Cleaner

How to use Woodfiller Quick

What color of Woodfiller Quick should I use?

How wide of a gap can I fill with Woodfiller Quick?

Will the Oil Plus 2C bond with the Woodfiller quick?

Can Woodfiller Quick be used as a grain filler?

Is Woodfiller Quick meant to go on before or after Oil Plus 2C?

Is Woodfiller Quick recommended for flooring?

Can I use a different woodfiller instead of Woodfiller Quick?

Can I use Woodfiller Quick for an exterior project?

Can I use Woodfiller Quick for knots and voids?

Woodfiller Quick

Preparation

How to apply Pre-Aging to wood flooring

How to apply Pre-Aging to wood furniture

Pre-Aging coverage

Pre-Aging tips

Does Pre-Aging work on any wood species?

Is Pre-Aging a reactive stain?

Can I mix colors of Pre-Aging?

Do I need to put a finish over Pre-Aging?

Does Pre-Aging raise the wood grain?

Does Pre-Aging work on veneer?

Can I use any finish over Pre-Aging?

Can I mix Pre-Aging with Precolor Easy?

Pre-Aging

How to apply Precolor Easy to flooring

How to apply Precolor Easy to furniture

Precolor Easy tips

Precolor Easy coverage

Can I dilute Precolor Easy?

Can I mix Precolor Easy with Oil Plus 2C?

Do I really need to tape off floors in sections to apply Precolor Easy?

Can I apply Precolor Easy with a floor buffer or carpet pad?

Can you get lap lines with Precolor Easy?

Can I use Precolor Easy on veneer?

What is the shelf life for Precolor Easy?

Can I apply more than 1 coat of Precolor Easy?

How long should I wait after applying Precolor Easy before I apply Oil Plus 2C?

Can I apply Precolor Easy over Pre-Aging?

Is Precolor Easy food safe?

Is the application process for Precolor Easy the same as Oil Plus 2C?

Can I mix colors of Precolor Easy to create a custom color?

Is Precolor Easy GREENGUARD Gold Certified like Oil Plus 2C?

Precolor Easy

How to apply Fumed to flooring

How to apply Fumed to furniture

Can I use Fumed on any wood species?

Is it necessary to neutralize Fumed with water after applying Fumed?

Can I dilute Fumed to lessen the greying effect?

What product do I use to finish or seal the wood surface after applying Fumed?

If I like the color of the wood after applying Fumed, how do I keep that color when I apply Oil Plus 2C?

What is the difference between Fumed and Pre-Aging?

Can I use Fumed on exterior wood?

Fumed

Pretreatment

How to apply Oil Plus 2C to flooring

How to apply Oil Plus 2C to furniture

Oil Plus 2C cure times

Oil Plus 2C coverage

Oil Plus 2C tips

Does Oil Plus 2C have a clear option?

Does Oil Plus 2C work on all species?

How long does Oil Plus 2C last?

Do I have to use multiple coats for certain species of wood?

Is Oil Plus 2C food safe?

Is Oil Plus 2C really 0% VOC?

Can I use Oil Plus 2C over existing stain or finish?

Does Oil Plus 2C require a topcoat?

How soon can I apply Oil Plus 2C after water-popping?

Can I cover wood floors after they have been finished with Oil Plus 2C oil?

How long do I have to wait to walk on wood floors after applying Oil Plus 2C?

What type of color options does Oil Plus 2C come in?

How often should I clean my floor?

How do I clean Rubio Monocoat floors or wood surfaces?

What is the best way to choose a color for my project?

Is Oil Plus 2C recommended for exterior?

Can I use a different stain underneath Oil Plus 2C?

Can I mix Oil Plus 2C colors to create a custom color?

How do I change the color of my finish after applying oil Plus 2C?

Can I use Oil Plus 2C over epoxy?

Is Oil Plus 2C safe to use on cutting boards?

Can I use grainfiller before applying Oil Plus 2C?

What is the difference between the color "Natural" and "Pure"?

After applying Oil Plus 2C the color around the perimeter of the floor looks different. What is causing this?

How many coats of Oil Plus 2C are required?

Can I use tape on the wood surface after applying Oil Plus 2C?

How can I add more sheen?

What sanding grit do I sand to for Oil Plus 2C?

How do I mix Oil Plus 2C

How to apply SheenPlus to flooring

How to apply SheenPlus to furniture

SheenPlus cure times

SheenPlus tips

SheenPlus maintenance

SheenPlus coverage

Can I apply SheenPlus over DuroGrit or Hybrid Wood Protector to get more sheen for my exterior project?

How long does it take for Sheen Plus to cure?

When can I start walking on my floor or using the wood surface after I apply SheenPlus?

What is the shelf life for SheenPlus?

Is the Part B (Accelerator) for SheenPlus the same as the accelerator for Oil Plus 2C?

How long does SheenPlus last before it needs a maintenance coat?

How do I know when it is time for a maintenance coat with SheenPlus?

Can I use SheenPlus Part A only?

Can SheenPlus be applied on raw wood?

Can SheenPlus be applied over Universal Maintenance Oil or Refresh Eco?

How soon can I apply SheenPlus after Oil Plus 2C has been applied?

Will applying multiple layers of SheenPlus increase the sheen level?

What application pads can I use to apply SheenPlus?

What sheen options are available for interior wood protection?

Can I apply SheenPlus over an old application of Oil Plus 2C?

SheenPlus

How to apply Universal Maintenance Oil to flooring

How to apply Universal Maintenance Oil to furniture

Universal Maintenance Oil cure times

Universal Maintenance Oil tips

Universal Maintenance Oil coverage

Can I apply Universal Maintenance Oil over DuroGrit or Hybrid Wood Protector to get more sheen for my exterior project?

When can I start walking on my floor or using the wood surface after I apply Universal Maintenance Oil ?

What is the shelf life for Universal Maintenance Oil ?

How long does Universal Maintenance Oil last before it needs a maintenance coat?

How do I know when it is time for a maintenance application of Universal Maintenance Oil ?

How soon after applying Oil Plus 2C can I apply Universal Maintenance Oil?

How much does Universal Maintenance Oil increase the sheen?

Which color of Universal Maintenance Oil should I use?

Universal Maintenance Oil

Sheen Enhancers

What's the difference between Soap and Surface Care Spray?

Can I use other cleaners besides Surface Care Spray or Universal Soap?

What is the correct ratio of Soap to water to make the cleaning solution?

Soap or Surface Care Spray

Cleaning

How to renovate a floor with Oil Plus 2C

How to renovate furniture with Oil Plus 2C

How to apply Renew to flooring

Renew cure times

Renew coverage

Can I use Renew to treat scratches?

Will Renew fix water spots?

Can I do a spot treatment with Renew or do I need to apply it over the full surface?

Can I use Renew over any color of Oil Plus 2C?

What is the difference between Renew and Universal Maintenance Oil?

Can I use Renew over Universal Maintenance Oil or SheenPlus?

Is Renew 0% VOC?

Renew

How to use Tannin Remover

Can I use Tannin Remover to get rid of grey or black stains on the wood surface?

Will Tannin Remover get rid of any stain?

How long should I let Tannin Remover soak before wiping the wood surface clean?

Can I do more than 1 treatment of Tannin Remover?

Can I use Tannin Remover on a floor or wood surface that has been treated with a reactive stain like Fumed?

How can I tell if a stain is a tannin stain?

Tannin Remover

How to use Refresh Eco

Can I use Refresh Eco on floors?

Does Refresh Eco add protection to the wood surface?

Refresh Eco

Maintenance

How to use Exterior Wood Cleaner on decking

How to use Exterior Wood Cleaner on siding

How to use Exterior Wood Cleaner on doors

How to use Exterior Wood Cleaner on furniture

Exterior Wood Cleaner tips

Exterior Wood Cleaner coverage

Do I need to use Exterior Wood Cleaner before applying DuroGrit or Hybrid Wood Protector to fresh lumber?

Exterior Wood Cleaner

How to apply DuroGrit to siding

How to apply DuroGrit to weathered siding

How to re-oil or renovate siding with DuroGrit

How to apply DuroGrit to outdoor furniture

How to apply DuroGrit to decking

How to re-oil or renovate decking with DuroGrit

DuroGrit tips

DuroGrit coverage

Can I mix colors of DuroGrit to create a custom color?

Are there any restrictions to the type of wood to which you can apply DuroGrit?

How long will DuroGrit last before it needs a maintenance coat?

Does DuroGrit have a "clear" option?

What do I use to clean DuroGrit after it has cured?

Can I dilute DuroGrit?

Why are certain colors not recommended on specific wood species?

Do I need to use Exterior Wood Cleaner before applying DuroGrit to fresh lumber?

Do I need to use accelerator with DuroGrit?

Does DurogGrit contain a mildewcide or fungicide?

DuroGrit

Exterior

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