Question 1

Is Bona Hard Wax Oil suitable for outdoor decks?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list outdoor decks in the published use cases for Bona Hard Wax Oil.

Question 2

Is Bona Traffic HD Anti-Slip suitable for kitchens?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list kitchens in the published use cases for Bona Traffic HD Anti-Slip.

Question 3

Can Bona Traffic GO be used on Brushbox?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists Brushbox as a suitable substrate for Bona Traffic GO (covered under Bona's 'hardwood-generic' substrate listing).

Question 4

Can Bona Wave 2K be used on bamboo?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not publish bamboo as a specifically listed substrate for Bona Wave 2K.

Question 5

Can Bona Traffic HD be used on parquetry?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists parquetry as a suitable substrate for Bona Traffic HD.

Question 6

Can Bona Hard Wax Oil be used on Brushbox?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists Brushbox as a suitable substrate for Bona Hard Wax Oil (covered under Bona's 'hardwood-generic' substrate listing).

Question 7

Can Bona Mega ONE be used on Tallowwood?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists Tallowwood as a suitable substrate for Bona Mega ONE (covered under Bona's 'hardwood-generic' substrate listing).

Question 8

Can Bona Classic be used on American Oak?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not specifically address Bona Classic on American Oak. Trial application required; refer to the general Bona rule set.

Question 9

Can Bona Craft Oil 2K be used on Tallowwood?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists Tallowwood as a suitable substrate for Bona Craft Oil 2K (covered under Bona's 'hardwood-generic' substrate listing).

Question 10

Can Bona Intense be used on Cypress Pine?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Bona Intense is suitable on Cypress Pine. Bona Intense is compatible with all timbers including oily softwoods; its polyurethane dispersion is 'especially suitable for wood species containing tannin, natural oils, etc.'

Question 11

Can Bona Traffic HD Raw be used on Spotted Gum?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists Spotted Gum as a suitable substrate for Bona Traffic HD Raw (covered under Bona's 'hardwood-generic' substrate listing).

Question 12

Can Bona White be used on Cypress Pine?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not specifically address Bona White on Cypress Pine. Trial application required; refer to the general Bona rule set.

Question 13

Can Bona Traffic HD Raw be used on Oak?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not publish Oak as a specifically listed substrate for Bona Traffic HD Raw.

Question 14

Can Bona Classic be used on Red Ironbark?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended - Bona Classic is not recommended on Red Ironbark. Bona Classic should not be used on high tannin timber species.

Question 15

Can Bona Hard Wax Oil be used on Jarrah?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists Jarrah as a suitable substrate for Bona Hard Wax Oil (covered under Bona's 'hardwood-generic' substrate listing).

Question 16

Can Bona Deck Guard be used on Jarrah?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not publish Jarrah as a specifically listed substrate for Bona Deck Guard.

Question 17

Can Bona Hard Wax Oil be used on Tallowwood?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists Tallowwood as a suitable substrate for Bona Hard Wax Oil (covered under Bona's 'hardwood-generic' substrate listing).

Question 18

Can Bona Classic UX be used on Blackbutt?

Accepted Answer

No - Bona Classic UX is contraindicated on Blackbutt. Bona Classic UX TDS explicitly states: 'Bona Classic UX is not recommended for use on Blackbutt or Tallowwood - Bona Intense should be used as the primer on such species'.

Question 19

Can Bona White be used on Messmate?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not specifically address Bona White on Messmate. Trial application required; refer to the general Bona rule set.

Question 20

Can Bona Traffic HD Anti-Slip be used on Jarrah?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists Jarrah as a suitable substrate for Bona Traffic HD Anti-Slip (covered under Bona's 'hardwood-generic' substrate listing).

Question 21

Can Bona Intense be used on Jarrah?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Bona Intense is suitable on Jarrah. Bona Intense is suitable on Jarrah; particular care should be taken to observe the coverage rate of 8 m2/L to avoid colour variation.

Question 22

Can Bona Intense be used on Pine (generic softwood plank)?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Bona Intense is suitable on Pine (generic softwood plank). Bona Intense is compatible with all timbers.

Question 23

Is Bona Mega EVO suitable for bathrooms?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list bathrooms in the published use cases for Bona Mega EVO.

Question 24

Is Bona Traffic HD Raw suitable for bathrooms?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list bathrooms in the published use cases for Bona Traffic HD Raw.

Question 25

Can Bona Classic UX be used on White Stringybark?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not specifically address Bona Classic UX on White Stringybark. Trial application required; refer to the general Bona rule set.

Question 26

Is Bona Deck Guard suitable for retail spaces?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list retail spaces in the published use cases for Bona Deck Guard.

Question 27

Can Bona White be used on Grey Box?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not specifically address Bona White on Grey Box. Trial application required; refer to the general Bona rule set.

Question 28

Can Bona Mega ONE be used on Blackbutt?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists Blackbutt as a suitable substrate for Bona Mega ONE (covered under Bona's 'hardwood-generic' substrate listing).

Question 29

Can Bona Traffic HD be used on Tallowwood?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists Tallowwood as a suitable substrate for Bona Traffic HD (covered under Bona's 'hardwood-generic' substrate listing).

Question 30

Can Bona Deck Guard be used on Oak?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not publish Oak as a specifically listed substrate for Bona Deck Guard.

Question 31

Can Bona Classic be used on Brush Box?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not specifically address Bona Classic on Brush Box. Trial application required; refer to the general Bona rule set.

Question 32

Is Bona Traffic GO suitable for kitchens?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list kitchens in the published use cases for Bona Traffic GO.

Question 33

Is Bona Deck Guard suitable for bathrooms?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list bathrooms in the published use cases for Bona Deck Guard.

Question 34

Is Bona Mega EVO suitable for outdoor decks?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list outdoor decks in the published use cases for Bona Mega EVO.

Question 35

Can Bona White be used on Yellow Stringybark?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not specifically address Bona White on Yellow Stringybark. Trial application required; refer to the general Bona rule set.

Question 36

Can Bona Traffic HD Anti-Slip be used on Tallowwood?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists Tallowwood as a suitable substrate for Bona Traffic HD Anti-Slip (covered under Bona's 'hardwood-generic' substrate listing).

Question 37

Can Bona Mega EVO be used on Tallowwood?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists Tallowwood as a suitable substrate for Bona Mega EVO (covered under Bona's 'hardwood-generic' substrate listing).

Question 38

Is Bona Intense suitable for bathrooms?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list bathrooms in the published use cases for Bona Intense.

Question 39

Is Bona Deck Guard suitable for sports halls?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list sports halls in the published use cases for Bona Deck Guard.

Question 40

Is Bona Wave 2K suitable for outdoor decks?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list outdoor decks in the published use cases for Bona Wave 2K.

Question 41

Is Bona Craft Oil 2K suitable for kitchens?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list kitchens in the published use cases for Bona Craft Oil 2K.

Question 42

Is Bona DriFast Sealer suitable for bathrooms?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list bathrooms in the published use cases for Bona DriFast Sealer.

Question 43

Is Bona Mega EVO suitable for retail spaces?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists retail spaces as a suitable application for Bona Mega EVO.

Question 44

Can Bona Wave 2K be used on engineered timber?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bona lists engineered timber as a suitable substrate for Bona Wave 2K.

Question 45

Is Bona DriFast Stain suitable for bathrooms?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list bathrooms in the published use cases for Bona DriFast Stain.

Question 46

Can Bona Intense be used on Western Australian Blackbutt?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Bona Intense is specifically recommended for Western Australian Blackbutt. High tannin hardwood; Bona Intense is specifically recommended on Blackbutt species to minimise tannin bleed.

Question 47

Can Bona Classic UX be used on Turpentine?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended - Bona Classic UX is not recommended on Turpentine. Bona Classic UX not recommended for high tannin timber species.

Question 48

Can Bona Traffic HD be used on pine?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not publish pine as a specifically listed substrate for Bona Traffic HD.

Question 49

Can Bona Mega EVO be used on pine?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not publish pine as a specifically listed substrate for Bona Mega EVO.

Question 50

Is Bona Classic UX suitable for sports halls?

Accepted Answer

Bona does not list sports halls in the published use cases for Bona Classic UX.

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