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Which Bona primer should be used on Blackbutt?

Bona Intense - Blackbutt is high-tannin, so Bona specifically recommends Bona Intense. Bona Classic, Bona Classic UX, Bona White are not recommended.

Selecting a Bona primer for Blackbutt (high tannin)

• Recommended: Bona Intense - Specifically recommended on timber species with high tannin content such as Blackbutt and Tallowwood to minimise tannin bleed. Source: Bona_Primers_DL_Broch.pdf + Bona_Intense_TDS.pdf.
• Contraindicated (Bona Classic): Bona Classic TDS explicitly states: 'Bona Classic is not recommended for use on Blackbutt or Tallowwood - Bona Intense should be used as the primer on such species'. Classic should not be used on high tannin timber species. Source: Bona_Classic_TDS_AU.pdf + Bona_Primers_DL_Broch.pdf.
• Contraindicated (Bona Classic UX): 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'. Source: Bona_Classic_UX_TDS_AU.pdf + Bona_Primers_DL_Broch.pdf.
• Not recommended (Bona White): Bona White is not recommended for high tannin or darker timbers; Improved Formula TDS notes Blackbutt coating is not recommended because tannin bleed is possible. Source: Bona_Primers_DL_Broch.pdf + Bona_White_Improved_Formula_TDS_AU.pdf.

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