Bona Sportive Finish

Bona Sportive Finish is a 2-component waterborne, polyurethane finish for the surface treatment of wooden floors in sports halls, dance studios, multi purpose halls and other busy environments with wooden floors that require a high degree of protection.

With a high resistance to scuff marks, scratches and wear it's not hard to see why this product is a popular choice with sports centres, community centres and other event halls. Each 10 Litre container of Bona Sportive finish comes with a 400ml bottle of hardener.

Sportive Finish Data

• Supplied with 400ml of hardener
• 100% 2-component waterborne polyurethane finish
• Provides a high level of resistance to wear, scuff marks & scratches
• Non slip formulation Meets DIN norm 18 032:2 for slip resistance
• Very good resistance to chemicals
• pH value of approximately 8
• Drying time of around 2½ to 3½ hours per coat at 20°C.
• Light foot traffic is possible approximately 8 hours after the final application, full use of the new surface can take place after 72 hours.
• Complete curing of the new surface takes approximately 1 week, normal cleaning can resume after this period.
• Easy application with a paint roller, paint brush or floor mop applicator
• Coverage of between 8-10 meters² per litre of finish

Before the application of Bona Sportive Finish or primer, surfaces to be coated must be well sanded and free of all sanding dust, general dust, dirt, grit and any wax, oil or other contaminates.

For the best results, always carefully read and follow the guidance and instructions on the container or tin prior to the application of Bona Sportive Finish.

Bona Sportive Finish.

Prior to the application of Bona Sportive Finish, care should be taken to ensure that the surface to be coated have been well sanded and is free of sanding dust, dirt, grit, oil, wax and any other contaminates. The final sanding should be done with a sanding disk, screen or good quality sandpaper with a paper grit of 120 of finer. Best results are achieved with the use of a buffing machine.

Recommended Primers

• Bona Sportive Primer

The Bona Sportive Finish should be thoroughly shaken prior to use, this also applies if the product is to be split into smaller containers. Bona Sportive Hardener can be added to a maximum of 4% of the quantity of Sportive Finish being used, a 400ml bottle of Bona hardener is supplied with each 10 litre container of Bona Sportive Finish.

Once the Sportive hardener has been carefully measured and added, the hardener and finish mix should be thoroughly stirred or shaken to ensure a good mix of the products. Wait for 5 minutes after mixing before using, the mixed finish should be used within 8 hours after the Sportive Hardener has been added.

Bona Sportive Finish is best applied with a roller and with a smooth flowing action, care should be taken to avoid accumulations of the finish on the floor, room application and drying temperature must not fall below 13C.

Bona Sportive Finish on factory pre-finished & previously finished flooring

General conditions to determine if an overcoating of Bona Sportive Finish is possible

• Flooring surfaces to be coated must be completely clean and dry.
• Floors that have previously been treated with polishes, waxes or other similar products cannot be overcoated with Bona Sportive Finish
• It must be possible to overcoat the existing finish with Bona Sportive Finish, users are advised to check prior to applying the coating and to treat a small test area for results prior to the main application.

Bona cannot guarantee good adhesion when overcoating finishes of a brand other than Bona.

Bona Sportive Finish will normally have very good adhesion to most pre-finished floors, this said however, it is advisable to check the intercoat adhesion prior to overcoating. To check intercoat adhesion, apply a coat of Bona Sportive Finish to a pre-prepared area as described above i.e. sanded and clean. Allow the coating to set for 3 days then scratch the treated floor surface gently with a coin, if the Bona Sportive finish stays firmly attached to the surface, the adhesion is satisfactory and the main application can begin.

Preparation of factory pre-finished floors

Prior to the application of Bona Sportive Finish to factory pre-finished floors, the flooring area must be treated with the Bona Prep system in accordance with instructions on the Bona Prep container label.

Preparation of previously finished flooring

As with factory pre-finished flooring, previously finished floors must also be treated with Bona Prep in accordance with the instructions on the label and using a sanding disc/screen or paper with a sandpaper grit of 150. Apply 1-2 coats of Sportive Finish

Recommended treatment schedules

On bare wood, it is recommended that 1 coat of Bona Sportive Primer is used followed by 2-3 coats of Bona Sportive Finish.

When overcoating, 1-2 coats of Bona Sportive Finish are recommended.

For the best results, always thoroughly read the manufacturers guidance and instructions on the container or tin including any mixing and usage instructions on associated products.