Bona

What is Bona?

Bona is a specialist manufacturer of products for wooden floor finishing, care, and maintenance, with more than 100 years of experience in the industry. Its range includes primers, lacquers, cleaners, and maintenance products, allowing you to build a complete floor care system from preparation through to ongoing maintenance.

Why choose Bona for a wooden floor?

Bona products are designed to combine durability with a high-quality finish, making them suitable for everything from domestic floors to demanding commercial and sporting environments. The range also includes different primers and finishes, so you can choose a system based on the appearance and level of protection you need. Products such as Bona Traffic HD provide particularly high levels of durability, while Bona Mega and Bona Mega Evo Ultra Matt offer alternative levels of protection and sheen.

Which Bona floor products do I need?

This depends on the condition of your floor, the type of wood, the level of traffic it receives, and the finish you want to achieve. Bona offers products for different stages of the process, including:

Bona Classic Primer: a water-based primer designed to enhance the natural appearance of wooden floors while providing a light, classic wood look. It's particularly useful when you want to retain the appearance of unfinished wood without the yellowing associated with some traditional finishes. Bona also offers Natural, Intense, and White Primers, giving you more choice over the colour and character of the finished floor.

Bona Traffic HD: a high-performance floor lacquer designed for areas where durability is particularly important. It provides resistance to wear and chemical exposure, making it suitable for high-traffic domestic and commercial floors, as well as demanding environments such as sporting facilities.

Bona Traffic HD Raw: designed to provide the appearance of a raw, untreated wooden floor while still providing the protection of a durable lacquer. It is a good option when you want to preserve a natural-looking appearance rather than adding a traditional lacquered look to the wood. For an alternative very matt appearance, Bona Mega Evo Ultra Matt can also be considered.

Is Bona suitable for high-traffic floors?

Yes. Bona has developed floor finishing systems for environments subject to significant levels of wear, including commercial buildings and sporting facilities. Products such as Bona Traffic HD are particularly suited to busy floors where resistance to wear and chemicals is a priority, while Bona Mega provides a durable option for a wide range of domestic and commercial applications.

How do you prepare a floor before applying Bona finishes?

Good preparation is essential for achieving a professional result. Floors should be properly sanded and thoroughly cleaned before finishing, with gaps and imperfections addressed where necessary. Bona Mix & Fill can be used as part of the preparation process to fill suitable gaps and defects before the floor is primed and finished. Where flooring needs to be bonded rather than mechanically fixed, Bona R848T Wood Floor Adhesive provides a specialist option for appropriate installations.

How do you apply Bona floor finishes?

Bona floor finishes should be applied to a properly prepared, clean, and sanded floor. Depending on the system, this will generally involve applying a suitable Bona primer before applying the chosen lacquer, allowing the recommended drying time between coats. Always follow the specific application instructions for the product you're using, including recommended coverage, drying times, and re-coating requirements.

Can Bona products be used together as a complete floor finishing system?

Yes. One of the advantages of the Bona range is that it includes products for multiple stages of a floor project, from preparation and priming through to lacquering and maintenance. Products such as Bona primers, Mix & Fill, and the Traffic and Mega lacquer ranges can be used as part of a compatible system, helping you select the right products for each stage of the job.

What are the advantages of using Bona?

Bona offers a broad range of specialist floor care products, allowing you to select a system based on the requirements of your particular floor. Its finishes are known for their durability, while the range of primers gives you greater control over the final appearance of the wood. There are also different lacquer options, from the highly durable Traffic HD and Traffic HD Raw to Mega Evo Ultra Matt for floors where a more natural or understated appearance is preferred.

Are there any disadvantages to using Bona?

Bona is primarily a specialist floor finishing system, so it may not be the best choice for every project. If you're looking for an oil or hardwax oil finish, for example, Bona's lacquer-based systems won't provide the same type of finish or maintenance approach. Similarly, for a lightly used floor, a high-performance product such as Bona Traffic HD may offer more durability than you actually need. Choosing the right Bona product for the floor and its intended use is more important than simply choosing the most heavy-duty option available.

Is Bona suitable for domestic floors?

Yes. Bona products can be used on domestic floors as well as commercial and sporting surfaces. The key is to choose the appropriate product for the level of traffic and the appearance you want to achieve, rather than assuming that a product designed for heavy commercial use is necessary for every home. Bona Mega and the other lacquer options provide alternatives to the highly durable Traffic HD range where appropriate.

Is Bona a sustainable choice?

Bona has developed water-based, low-VOC floor treatment systems and incorporates renewable and lower-impact raw materials into its products. Its approach aims to combine long-lasting floor protection with consideration for the environmental impact of floor finishing and maintenance.