Bona Traffic Natural 5L

Bona Traffic Natural is a two-part, water-based floor lacquer that seals and protects wooden floors yet preserves the look and feel of pure wood. Offers unrivalled protection for high foot traffic areas, just like the Bona Traffic HD range. However, the surface to the touch feels more like raw, finely sanded wood. For the closest possible look to bare, untreated wood, pre-treat with Bona Natural Primer.

• Looking for an alternative, ready to use lacquer for domestic flooring? See Bona Mega Natural

Please note: Only the hardener supplied with this product should be used. Hardeners from other products in the Bona Traffic HD range are not compatible with Traffic Natural.

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.

• 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

Preparation of Pre-Varnished Floors

This product will normally have very good adhesion to factory finished and previously varnished flooring, however, it is advisable to check this adhesion prior to overcoating, with a suitable test area. The surface must be carefully cleaned and sanded prior to overcoating.

Preparation of Wax, Oiled or Polished Floors

Floors pre-treated with waxes, polishes or other similar products cannot be overcoated with Bona Traffic Natural and should be fully sanded back to bare wood to at least 120 grit, then treat as Bare Wooden Floors, below.

Bare Wooden Floors

For bare, freshly sanded floors it is recommended to use Bona Natural Primer. Primers help with adhesion between the varnish and floor and can help with the colouration of the final finish. Alternative primers are available, however to keep the natural untreated look of bare wood, use only Bona Natural Primer.

Alternatively, bare floors can be coloured with a base stain of Bona Craft Oil 2K before overcoating. In this scenario, omit the use of a primer.

Always do a test area before starting any project to check 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

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.

Mixing in the Hardener

1. Add appropriate mix of hardener to the lacquer
2. Shake immediately for a minimum of 1 minute
3. Insert the enclosed filter ready for pouring
4. The mixture of hardener and lacquer should be used directly or at least within 4 hours of mixing

Suitable Bona Applicators

Application Technique

1. Apply the lacquer using a suitable Bona applicator, as seen above
2. Apply with a smooth flowing action, avoiding build up
3. Always maintain a "wet edge" to avoid any overlaps
4. Allow 3 - 4 hours between sanding/denibbing or re-coating
5. Slightly increase drying time after each coat
6. Apply a further coat in the same manner
7. If necessary, lightly sand or denib using a fine grade sandpaper before the final coat. This is needed if a previous coat has been allowed longer than 24 hours to dry

Take reasonable precautions with the finish during the first few days after application:

• Do not cover (use protective sheets) or lay carpets onto the treated area during the first 7 days following application
• Appropriate protective measures (i.e. felt pads) should be taken for table and chair legs or other objects which could mark the floor
• Immediately wipe up any water or other liquid spillages and take particular care with flower pots

Floors treated with Bona Traffic Natural can be subjected to light foot traffic in 24 hours after final application. Allow at least 7 days for the product to fully cure before laying carpets, rugs and moving furniture.

Regular Cleaning

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.

Bona Floor Mops and Floor Cleaners