Bona Amber Primer

Bona Amber Primer is a water-based wood primer for domestic and commercial flooring. Produces a rich, amber wood colouration on wooden flooring, similar to that of traditional solvent-based lacquers but with none of the hazards associated. It is ideal for floors with underfloor heating and/or moving floors such as end grain or plank floors. GreenGuard approved for low indoor emissions.

Looking for an alternative wood primer? Try one of the following Bona primers:

Ensure floor to be treated is acclimatised to its end-use environment. The surface must be sanded back to bare wood, dry and free from any sanding dust, oil, wax or other contaminants.

• For filling gaps between floor boards and skirting boards, use Bona Gap Master
• For filing holes, splits, dents and other surface imperfections, use Bona Mix and Fill or Bona Mix and Fill Plus

Always do a test area before starting any project to to asses product suitability and finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the container at all times.

Allow product to reach room temperature. Optimal application conditions are between 18-25°C and 30-60% relative air humidity. High temperatures and low humidity shorten drying time, low temperatures and high humidity lengthen drying time. Minimum temperature for use is 13°C.

1. If required, dilute with Bona Retarder (4%) for longer open time
2. Apply evenly using a Bona Lacquer Roller or Bona Applicator Sleeve avoiding build up
3. Care should be taken to achieve a uniform level of timber saturation. This will avoid colour variation
4. Always maintain a 'wet edge' to avoid overlaps
5. Once dry, abrade to reduce grain raise using the Bona Scrad system or a sanding screen, grit 150 or finer
6. Remove any sanding dust
7. Apply an additional layer of Bona Amber Primer and allow to dry
8. It is not recommended to apply more than two full coats per day due to risk of excessive wood swelling

Please Note: Bona Amber Primer should never be used as a standalone treatment for timber floors.

Once the 2nd coat of primer has dried, a top coat of one of the following Bona water-borne lacquers must be applied:

For domestic floors, 1 coat of lacquer is recommended, 2 coats for commercial floors. The top coat will further enhance the colour.