Special Hardwood Products

06/17/2026

🪵 GET THE RED OUT.

Some wood species naturally pull pink and red undertones that can make achieving today's lighter, more natural finishes difficult.

Ciranova Pink Blocker 2C is designed to neutralize those unwanted tones before finishing, helping create cleaner, more balanced wood color.

✔ Neutralizes pink and red undertones
✔ Ideal for modern natural finishes
✔ Two-component professional system
✔ Helps achieve cleaner, more neutral wood tones

If you're trying to get rid of unwanted red in your floors, cabinetry, or furniture projects, Pink Blocker 2C can help you get there.

Learn more at SpecialHardwood.com

06/15/2026

☕ Monday Mood: Hazelnut

A warm, nutty brown inspired by your favorite cup of coffee. Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C in Hazelnut delivers beautiful, natural color in a single coat—and every wood species tells a different story.

Which one is your favorite: Pine, Maple, White Oak, Red Oak, or Walnut? 👇🌰

06/12/2026

Featured Color: Bison Brown

Rich, modern, and built to handle the outdoors.

DuroGrit in Bison Brown enhances the natural character of wood while providing long-lasting UV and weather protection in a single coat. Whether you're finishing wood siding, a deck, fence, or outdoor furniture, DuroGrit helps protect your project while showcasing the beauty of the wood beneath.

✔ Single-coat application
✔ Long-lasting UV protection
✔ Ideal for siding, decks, fences & outdoor furniture
✔ Available in a range of natural wood-inspired colors

Need help choosing the right exterior finish or color for your project? Our team is here to help.

📞 Contact Special Hardwood Products for expert project advice.

Project shown on ash siding. Color swatch shown on pine. Actual appearance will vary by wood species.

06/11/2026

Not every project needs added color.

Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C Pure contains no added pigment, allowing the natural beauty of the wood to remain the focal point while providing durable, long-lasting protection.

The result? A clean, natural appearance that enhances the character of the wood without masking it.

✔ One coat application
✔ Durable protection
✔ 0% VOC
✔ No added pigment

Shown here in a project from GDK Remodeling in San Antoino Texas, on White Oak cabinetry finished with Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C Pure. Beautifully photographed by Amy McLaughlin.

Have questions about your project? Our team is here to help.

06/09/2026

We love seeing what our customers create.

Dana Wells from East Texas shared this incredible elephant artwork finished with Ciranova Aquastain, and we had to share it.

Aquastain is a water-based wood stain designed to add vibrant color while allowing the natural character of the wood grain to remain visible. Whether you're finishing floors, furniture, cabinetry, or one-of-a-kind woodworking projects, Aquastain gives you the freedom to create something unique.

Thanks for sharing your work with us, Dana!

Have a project finished with Ciranova products? Send us a photo—we'd love to feature it.

06/04/2026

🧀 Happy National Cheese Day!

Whether you're serving a charcuterie board, slicing artisan cheese, or gathering around the kitchen table, the surface underneath deserves just as much attention as what's on it.

✨ Ciranova Worktop Oil is a food-safe wood finish designed to help protect and enhance:
• Butcher block countertops
• Wood kitchen counters
• Dining and harvest tables
• Cutting boards and serving surfaces

It brings out the natural beauty of the wood while providing a durable, easy-to-maintain finish that's safe for food-contact surfaces.

Because every great cheese board deserves a beautiful, protected surface. 🧀🪵

06/03/2026

Your outdoor wood doesn’t have to fade into the background.

Rubio Monocoat Hybrid Wood Protector gives exterior wood color and protection in one coat, with 22 colors to fit everything from natural modern exteriors to bold accent projects.

Whether you’re designing a deck, siding, fence, pergola, or outdoor furniture, Hybrid Wood Protector helps protect against UV exposure, water, and outdoor wear while keeping the beauty of the wood visible.

Swipe through to explore:
✔ Natural tones built for the outdoors
✔ Dark finishes with long-term protection
✔ Accent colors beyond the expected
✔ A full collection of exterior color options

Which color direction would you choose: natural, dark, or bold?

View all 22 colors at specialhardwood.com

06/02/2026

Monday Mood: Macchiato ☕🤎

Smooth, warm, and perfectly balanced — Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C in Macchiato brings rich coffee-inspired tones to wood in just one coat.

From Walnut to White Oak, Pine, Maple, Walnut and Red Oak, Macchiato creates a natural, easy-to-live-with finish that enhances the character of every species differently.

✔ One-coat color & protection
✔ 0% VOC
✔ Durable, natural oil finish
✔ Made for floors, furniture & interior wood projects

Which species are you using on your next project? 👇

Explore the 2C color gallery at SpecialHardwood.com

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

Clean wood. Simple maintenance. Naturally beautiful results. ✨

Keep your oiled wood surfaces looking their best with Mafi Soap — a gentle cleaner designed specifically for natural wood floors and surfaces. Perfect for routine maintenance without harsh chemicals or buildup.

Whether you’re caring for hardwood floors, furniture, or other oil-finished wood, regular cleaning helps preserve the natural beauty and durability of the finish over time.

✔ Gentle on oil-finished wood
✔ Designed for routine maintenance
✔ Helps preserve the natural appearance of wood
✔ Ideal for floors, furniture & interior wood surfaces

A simple maintenance routine makes a lasting difference.

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