Bona White | Water Based White Wash Primer
Bona White / White Wash Primer
From time to time we all feel we need a change. Fashion changes, new colours become more popular and as we get older, our tastes may change and we like different things. The good thing is that with the new innovations in the floor cleaning & floor refinishing industry, you can transform your floors very easily. If you would like to go for a darker colour, no problem. If you would love a brighter colour, no problem. Bona has at least one primer to refinish your wooden floor.
Bona White / White Wash Primer – What does it do?
Bona White is a waterborne wood floor primer compatible with most types of wooden floors. The primer will penetrate the wood fully and will create a white wash finish. The fashion trend now is a nordic/scandinavian style. Bona White is one of the very few white floor primers that provides hassle free results. One coat can do the trick but more coats are possible. After every coat of Bona White, the floor becomes whiter & whiter.
Bona White / White Wash Primer – Can I apply it?
100% yes. Bona is well known all over the planet as a manufacturer of top quality & easy to use wood care products. Even if Bona White is highly popular with the floor refinishing industry, it can be used by the domestic market without any training. You will need to use a professional quality varnishing roller and you will need to make sure that you apply it evenly and along the fibre of the wood, not against it.
Bona White / White Wash Primer – What about the fumes?
You do not need to worry about fumes when you use Bona White. 90% of Bona wood care products are water based products Greenguard certified. The product has no odour and it will not release any fumes. Bona White does not react with UV light or chemicals so it will not yellow over time.
Bona White / White Wash Primer – How do I seal it?
Bear in mind that Bona White is a sealer/primer and not a floor varnish. The product’s main job is to change the colour of the wood. After 1-3 coats of Bona White, your wooden floor will look different but it is not sealed. You can use one of Bona`s water based floor lacquers to overcoat it. The most popular lacquer for overcoating Bona White is Bona Traffic Natural. This two pack water based floor lacquer will seal the surface without glazing it & without creating any sheen on it. People that are looking for a 100% natural finish on their wooden floors, will love the look of Bona White sealed with Bona Traffic Naturale. Of course, if you like a good sheen on your floors, you can use Bona Mega One semi gloss or Bona Traffic HD semi gloss. Do not use any hardwax oil to overcoat Bona White.
Bona White / White Wash Primer – How much primer will I need?
The manufacturers recommended coverage area is between 8 to 12 sq meters per 1L of Bona White. There are a number of factors that can increase or decrease the coverage area. First of all it is essential that the surface is sanded well and the wood is smooth. Finish your floor with 80 grit sandpaper before applying the primer. A rough wood surface is likely to absorb way too much sealer while a very smooth surface might not be able to absorb the sealer evenly. The way you apply it can also affect the coverage area. A professional floor refinishing company can reach the maximum coverage area or better by using better quality rollers and knowing how to maneuver the applicator to achieve better results. The type of wood that you plan to seal can also be a very absorbent or less absorbent type. A compact wood floor like oak is likely to absorb less primer than a soft fibre wood floor like pine.
So, if you are planning to prime a room that is 20 sq meters x 2 coats, you will need 5L of wood primer. The first coat is likely to cover about 8 sq meter per L while the second coat will cover around 12 sq meters because the floor is already sealed. Or if you plan to seal the floor in 1 coat only, for 20 sq meters you will need 2-3 L of Bona White.
Bona White / White Wash Primer – Drying times
You want to take your time and achieve spectacular results. The first coat should be fully dry in about 2 hours but it can vary from floor to floor. After the floor is sealed with one coat of Bona White, you will not see any major changes for about 1 hour. As the floor dries, it will get whiter and whiter. Apply a second coat when you are 100% sure that the first coat is dry, otherwise the first coat will not bond well with the wood. After the second coat is done, wait for at least 2-4 hours before making a decision whether to do a 3rd coat. It takes time for the white to dry and maximise its potential. Most people will be fully satisfied with the look of their floors after one coat. A second coat is applied very rarely.
Bona White / White Wash Primer – Primer or oil based wood stain?
You can create a nordic or a white wash finish on your floor with Bona White or Bona Craft Oil 2K. The results look pretty much the same but the process of achieving the “white wash” finish is different. While anyone can use Bona White, to apply an oil based wood stain to a wooden floor is not easy and professional tools are required. Also, some people do not like the idea of two pack components due to pollution issues. So Bona White is the greener option.
Bona White / White Wash Primer – Tools needed
First of all you will need to make sure that you have enough Bona White to cover the whole surface. If it looks like you will need about 4 Litres, prepare 5L. You are better off having more than less. You will need a small brush for edges, Bona polyester varnishing rollers compatible with water based products, a roller frame, 1 handle and varnishing tray. Now you are ready to seal your floor.
Bona White / White Wash Primer – How to apply it
Have a walk around and inspect the floor. You need to be sure that all old sealers were fully removed and that the floor is dust free and dry. Use the small brush to apply Bona White around the edges, narrow corners and areas around the skirting board. Apply enough product to wet the floor without overcoating it. Use the varnishing roller for the larger surfaces. Roll it well going along the fibre of the wood until the whole floor has one even coat of Bona White. Now take a break and allow the floor to dry and change colours. Do not walk on the floor while wet and do not apply more coats or touch up. 4 hours later assess the floor, if you are happy with the look of it, you can prepare for varnishing. Otherwise you can apply more coats of Bona White.
Enhance the look of your floors with the new Bona White Primer. One of the most popular and widely used white wash wood floor primers. You can achieve professional results without having to pay the professionals to do it.