Brand | Bona |
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No. of coats | 2 |
Coverage | Up to 10m² per litre |
Drying time | 3 hrs |
Size | 5L |
MPN | Please Select Size/Option |
GTIN | Please Select Size/Option |
Bona Traffic HD is one of the world's toughest and fastest drying lacquers for wooden floors exposed to extreme wear, allowing full traffic to be resumed in just 12 hours. Widely used in hotels, restaurants and airports, where maximum durability and a short downtime is essential. It is also recommended for use in schools and nurseries due to its very low indoor emissions.
Ensure that floors to be varnished are clean, dry and free from all traces of dust, dirt, grit, oil, wax and any other surface contaminates before application.
Bona Traffic HD will normally have very good adhesion to pre-varnished flooring, however, it is advisable to check the intercoat adhesion prior to overcoating. To check intercoat adhesion, apply a coat of Bona Traffic HD to a pre-prepared area. Allow the coating to set for 3 days then scratch the treated floor surface gently with a coin. If the Bona Traffic finish stays firmly attached to the surface, the adhesion is satisfactory and the main application can begin.
Floors pre-treated with waxes, polishes or other similar products cannot be overcoated with Bona Traffic HD and should be fully sanded back to bare wood to at least 120 grit, then primed with a suitable wood primer.
For bare, freshly sanded floors it is recommended to use a wood primer. Primers help with adhesion between the varnish and floor and can help with the colouration of the final finish.
Product | Use |
Bona Classic UX Primer | A ready-to-use primer for use with the Bona range of varnishes |
Bona Natural Primer | Designed to preserve the impression of raw, untreated wood |
Bona Intense Primer | A 100% polyurethane based primer for finishes requiring better adhesion |
Bona White Primer | A high quality wood primer that creates a 'white-washed' effect on wood flooring |
Bona Amber Primer | Wood primer for oak and darker tropical species of wood. GreenGuard approved |
To stain the floor prior to finishing, consider Bona Craft Oil 2K.
Please note: Allow Bona traffic HD to reach room temperature before use.
Always do a test area before starting any project to assess product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the container at all times. To mix smaller quantities of lacquer and hardener, mix the required amounts using the Bona Traffic Mix Bottle. 1 litre of lacquer corresponds to one part hardener, 2 litres to two parts and so on.
Optimal application conditions are between 18-25°C and 30-60% relative air humidity. High or low temperatures and humidity may shorten or lengthen the drying time. Minimum temperature for use is 13°C.
Where a longer drying time is required due to high temperature and/or low humidity, Bona Retarder can be added to the varnish to increase the 'open time' of the product.
Product | Description |
Bona Applicator Sleeve | 46cm applicator sleeve that is used in conjunction with the Bona Swivel Head Applicator, a specialist floor applicator for professional floor finishers. |
Bona Lacquer Roller | A synthetic, medium pile roller for the application of Bona varnishes and used in conjunction with the Bona Roller Handle |
Take reasonable precautions with the finish during the first few days after application:
Floors treated with Bona Traffic HD can be subjected to light foot traffic in 8 hours after final application and ready for full use in 12 hours. Allow at least 3 days for the product to fully cure before laying carpets, rugs and moving furniture.
Lacquered floors should be dry swept or vacuumed on a regular basis to remove surface particles of grit, dirt and small stones that could scratch or mark the surface. Wooden floors should never be saturated with water or cleaned with household detergents or cleaners, as part of a regular cleaning routine, as these could significantly reduce longevity and performance of the floor varnish.
For more thorough cleaning and to remove surface scuffs and other marks, Bona have a range of pH-balanced floor cleaners and mops for the job. For regular cleaning the pre-mixed, ready-to-go formulas provide a quick solution whilst the concentrated products are good for scale of economy and deeper cleaning requirements.
Product | Description |
Bona Cleaner Concentrate | A concentrated version of Bona Wood Floor Cleaner. Add water to clean up to 2,000 square meters of flooring per liter of concentrate |
Bona Wood Floor Spray Mop | An easy to use spray mop with changeable microfibre heads and cartridges |
Bona Wood Floor Cleaner Spray | An everyday floor cleaner in a convenient 1L trigger spray bottle |
To restore the appearance of Bona Traffic HD that has become dull or covered in minor scratches, the following products can be used.
Product | Description |
Bona Freshen Up | A ready-to-use, maintenance coating to refresh the appearance of Bona Traffic HD |
Bona Wood Floor Refresher | A durable and protective maintenance coat that is ready-to-use, offering extended protection against wear. |
Bona Polish | Creates a durable wear layer for previously varnished floors. Available in both a Matt and Gloss finish |
Bona Wood Floor Polish | A ready-to-use, water-based maintenance coating for previously varnished or painted wooden floors |
If its pre-varnished then you could do a test area and an intercoat adhesion test to see if it adheres. If it has gone back to bare wood in some areas, you would need to sand it back and refinish the flooring.
Providing that the surface has had the right preparation by giving the area a key and clean, Bona Traffic HD can be used over the top of the Diamond Hard Floor Varnish.
The Bona Traffic HD is a two-part varnish. Both components will arrive together when purchased.