A specialist 46cm floor applicator for professional floor finishers that is used in conjunction with the Bona Applicator Sleeve. Bona has combined all of its primers and lacquers into a truly comprehensive and compatible system! The six primers offer colouration whilst the lacquer range includes high performance formulations that deliver all the durability and sheen levels you need for a domestic, commercial or sports installation. It has all the advantages of a waterbased system, but still gives a deep, rich colouration similar to a solvent-based finish. Bona Mega is available in ExtraMatt, Matt, SilkMatt & Gloss sheens. With Mega, Bona recommend light use a minimum of 8 hrs after the final coat has been applied to your floor, Remember maximum hardness of the Lacquer is achieved after 7 Days with Bona Mega. The coverage is also excellent, we get at the very least 10m2 per litre of Mega, often 12m2 + is achievable, but is dependant on many variables - Bona specify an application rate of 8-10m2 per litre of Mega to achieve the correct film coat depth. Mega comes delivered in a 5 litre can or 1 litre bottle and is available in 4 different sheen levels which are:-

Typically, Bona Traffic is more suited for floor areas that are passed by a lot of foot traffic. It can survive the continuous strain of people. Bona Megais usually utilised more in domestic areas or rooms that will be used rarely. These rooms can be a guest room or maybe a dining room where people don’t normally step around continuously. Creates a durable wear layer for previously varnished floors. Available in both a Matt and Gloss finish Optimal application conditions are between 18–25°C and 30–60% relative air humidity. High temperatures and low humidity shorten, low temperatures and high humidity lengthen drying time. Minimum temperature for use is 13°C. Wooden floors should never be saturated with water as part of a cleaning routine as this will significantly reduce longevity and performance of the finish. Never use household cleaners / detergents as these may degrade or damage the finish Regular Cleaning The floor will take light foot traffic approximately 8 hours after the final application. Allow the surface to dry for at least 1 week before covering with carpets or other floor coverings, or loading with heavy objects. Also avoid damp mopping the floor during this time.One popular brand when it comes to lacquer is the Bona brand. These can effectively seal your wooden floors against different agents. However, there are two competing types of Bona lacquer: the Bona Megaand the Bona Traffic. For application to bare wood floors we recommend using a wood primer. Primers help with adhesion between the varnish and floor and can help with the colouration of the final finish. Bona Mega is compatible with the following primers: Product Look out for a light blue line around the roller refill, this designates that the pile has been thermo fused onto the actual roller sleeve and is highly unlikely to shed hair/pile into the lacquer. For optimal performance, floors coated with Bona Mega will benefit from being cleaned with one of their floor mops and specifically formulated, pH balanced wood floor cleaners. Product Bona Mega (in Matt sheen) is a single component, waterbased, 100% polyurethane lacquer for the surface treatment of timber floors in commercial and domestic areas subject to heavy wear. As crosslinking is achieved using oxygen in the air, Bona Mega has the performance of a two-component finish without requiring a separate catalyst.

The opinions and views expressed in this article are those of Woodfloor-Renovations through our experiences with the numerous Floor Sanding & Sealing projects that we have undertaken. Lacquer is a type of wood finish that can give varying types of shine to your wood. Having your wooden floors covered by lacquer can make them more durable against the wear and tear of everyday use. If you’re looking for certain appearances or are very specific when it comes to durability, it pays off to know more about lacquer products. Allow to dry before applying the next coat. Anticipate slightly longer drying time for each layer that is applied Note: If the previous layer of lacquer has been allowed more than 24 hours drying time then an intermediate sanding is always required. Start at the edges and then roll with a smooth flowing action alternately across and with the grain of the wood

For filing holes, splits, dents and other surface imperfections, use Bona Mix and Fill or Bona Mix and Fill Plus Bona Mega has many plus points, one of which is that it has been designed with renewable resources [vegetable oils] included in the formulation, which can only be a good thing, and has excellent flow and levelling properties as well, Bona recommend using a primer coat before using Mega, Bona Prime would be eminently suitable, although Bona Novia would be fine to use as the primer/1st coat as well, a compatible solvent based primer can also be used as a first coat prior to a further 2 coats of Bona Mega being applied. Bona Mega (in Gloss sheen) is a single component, waterbased, 100% polyurethane lacquer for the surface treatment of timber floors in commercial and domestic areas subject to heavy wear. As crosslinking is achieved using oxygen in the air, Bona Mega has the performance of a two-component finish without requiring a separate catalyst. Floors treated with Bona Mega that have become dull or tired looking over time can be restored with the following products. Product Bona Mega is a one-component waterborne 100% polyurethane finish for the surface treatment of wooden floors in commercial and domestic areas subject to heavy wear. With its pioneering cross linking technology in a waterborne formula. Today, Bona Mega still holds a unique position on the market due to its innovative formula that reacts with oxygen, giving the benefits of a two component product.