comparison

Bona DriFast Sealer vs DriFast Stain — what's the difference?

See data table comparing Bona DriFast Sealer and Bona DriFast Stain across 21 specification fields.

DriFast Sealer is clear primer/sealer; DriFast Stain is pigmented colour application.

This comparison is strictly data side-by-side. No recommendation is made — the right choice depends on project conditions (traffic class, substrate, environment). Values are pulled directly from the respective product TDS; empty cells mean Bona does not publish that field.

FieldBona DriFast SealerBona DriFast Stain
Chemistry
identity.chemistry
solvent solvent
Components (1K / 2K)
identity.components
1 1
VOC
physical_properties.voc
550 g/L max 550.0 g/L
Solids
physical_properties.solids_content
37 % 35-40 %
Density
physical_properties.density
typical 0.87 g/mL typical 0.86 g/mL
Coats required
application.coats_required
1 1
Coverage (m2/L)
application.coverage_m2_per_l
15.0-17.0 m2/L 20.0-40.0 m2/L
Mixing ratio
application.mixing_ratio
Pot life
application.pot_life_hours
Recoat time
application.recoat_time_hours
1.5-2 h 2-18 h
Light use
application.light_use_hours
Full use
application.full_use_hours
Temperature range
application.temperature_range_c
18-27 C (absolute minimum use: 16 C) 20 C
Humidity range
application.humidity_range_pct
30-60 % RH 40-60 % RH
Abrasion (Taber)
performance.abrasion_taber
Slip P-rating (AS/NZS 4586)
performance.slip_classification_as_nzs_4586
Slip R-rating (DIN 51130)
performance.slip_r_rating
Non-yellowing
performance.non_yellowing
Commercial grade
use_cases.commercial_grade
Yes
Suitable outdoors
use_cases.suitable_outdoors
No No
EMICODE / VOC compliance
compliance.voc_compliance
Sources