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Bona Prime Classic vs Prime Classic UX — which primer should I specify?

See data table comparing Bona Classic and Bona Classic UX across 21 specification fields.

Prime Classic is the original solvent-containing primer; Prime Classic UX is the waterborne evolution.

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 ClassicBona Classic UX
Chemistry
identity.chemistry		 waterborne-1k waterborne-1k
Components (1K / 2K)
identity.components		 1 1
VOC
physical_properties.voc		 — max 48 g/L
Solids
physical_properties.solids_content		 approx 35 % approx 31.5 %
Density
physical_properties.density		 typical 1.04 g/mL typical 1.04 g/mL
Coats required
application.coats_required		 1 1
Coverage (m2/L)
application.coverage_m2_per_l		 8.0-10.0 m2/L 8.0-10.0 m2/L
Mixing ratio
application.mixing_ratio		 — —
Pot life
application.pot_life_hours		 — —
Recoat time
application.recoat_time_hours		 1-2 h 1-2 h
Light use
application.light_use_hours		 — —
Full use
application.full_use_hours		 — —
Temperature range
application.temperature_range_c		 18-25 C (absolute minimum use: 13 C) 18-25 C (absolute minimum use: 13 C)
Humidity range
application.humidity_range_pct		 30-60 % RH 30-60 % 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		 — Yes
Commercial grade
use_cases.commercial_grade		 — —
Suitable outdoors
use_cases.suitable_outdoors		 No No
EMICODE / VOC compliance
compliance.voc_compliance		 EC1PLUS, GREENGUARD EC1RPLUS, EC1PLUS, GREENGUARD-Gold
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