Bona Traffic HD — 4.95L

Bona Traffic HD is a professional-grade, two-component, water-based wood floor lacquer designed to provide exceptional durability on wooden floors exposed to heavy foot traffic. Its hard-wearing finish makes it an excellent choice for demanding commercial environments such as offices, hotels, restaurants, pubs, shops, schools and community halls.

Combining outstanding wear resistance with fast drying times, Bona Traffic HD allows light foot traffic after 8 hours and full use within 12 hours of the final coat. Its clear, non-yellowing finish helps preserve the natural appearance of wood, while its low VOC content and GREENGUARD approval make it suitable for indoor environments where low emissions are important.

Bona Traffic HD is available in Matt, Extra Matt and Silk Matt finishes, allowing you to choose the appearance best suited to your flooring project.

Bona Traffic HD Hardener is included.

Key Features

• Professional-grade, two-component water-based wood floor lacquer
• Designed for wooden floors exposed to heavy and extreme foot traffic
• Extremely durable and hard wearing
• Clear, non-yellowing finish
• Available in Matt, Extra Matt and Silk Matt finishes
• Suitable for commercial environments including offices, hotels, restaurants, shops, pubs and schools
• Low VOC formulation
• GREENGUARD approved for low indoor emissions
• Light foot traffic permitted after 8 hours
• Full use permitted after 12 hours
• Supplied as a 5L two-part system, including the hardener

Preparation

Ensure the floor is clean, dry and free from dust, dirt, grit, oil, wax, polish and other contaminants before application.

Bare wooden floors: For freshly sanded floors, Bona recommends using a suitable wood primer to support adhesion and help achieve the desired final appearance.

Previously varnished floors: Bona Traffic HD can generally adhere well to pre-varnished flooring, but an intercoat adhesion test is recommended before proceeding. Apply the lacquer to a prepared test area, allow it to cure for three days, then gently scratch the surface with a coin. If the coating remains firmly attached, adhesion is satisfactory.

Waxed, oiled or polished floors: These surfaces must be fully sanded back to bare wood, to at least 120 grit, and primed with a suitable wood primer before application.

Always carry out a test area to assess compatibility and the final finish.

Directions for Use

Mixing the two components

1. Allow the lacquer to reach room temperature before use
2. Add the appropriate amount of hardener to the lacquer
3. Shake immediately for at least one minute
4. Insert the supplied filter before pouring
5. Use the mixed product immediately or within four hours of mixing

For smaller quantities, use the Bona Traffic Mix Bottle and maintain the correct mixing ratio of one part hardener to the corresponding amount of lacquer.

Application

1. Apply using a suitable Bona lacquer roller or applicator sleeve
2. Work in a smooth, flowing motion, avoiding excessive product build-up
3. Maintain a wet edge throughout application to minimise overlap marks
4. Allow approximately 2–3 hours between coats
5. Lightly sand or denib with fine-grade sandpaper before the final coat if the previous coat has been left to dry for more than 24 hours
6. Apply the subsequent coat using the same technique

Application conditions

• Recommended temperature: 18–25°C
• Recommended relative humidity: 30–60%
• Minimum application temperature: 13°C
• Drying times may vary depending on temperature and humidity

Drying and Aftercare

• Allow approximately 2–3 hours between coats
• Light foot traffic can resume after 8 hours following the final coat
• Full use can resume after 12 hours
• Allow at least three days for full curing before laying rugs or carpets or moving furniture back into position
• Avoid covering the floor during the first three days
• Fit protective felt pads to furniture and chair legs
• Wipe up water and liquid spillages immediately
• Take care when placing flower pots or other objects that may trap moisture against the finish

For routine maintenance, dry sweep or vacuum regularly to remove grit and dirt. Avoid saturating the floor with water or using ordinary household detergents, as these may affect the lacquer's performance. Use a suitable pH-balanced wood floor cleaner for regular cleaning.

Product Specifications

• Product Type: Two-component, water-based wood floor lacquer
• Available Finishes: Matt, Extra Matt and Silk Matt
• Pack Size: 5L
• Number of Coats: 2 coats recommended
• Drying Time: Approximately 3 hours between coats
• Light Foot Traffic: After 8 hours
• Full Use: After 12 hours
• Full Cure: Approximately 3 days