Which Bona primer should be used on Merbau?
Bona Intense - Bona identifies Bona Intense as the suitable primer for Merbau; Bona Classic, Bona Classic UX, Bona White is/are not recommended on this species.
Selecting a Bona primer for Merbau (high tannin)
• Suitable: Bona Intense - Bona Intense is preferred for high-tannin / extractive-rich species. Source: Bona_Intense_TDS.pdf + Bona_Primers_DL_Broch.pdf.
• Not recommended (Bona Classic): Bona Classic should not be used on high tannin timber species; Merbau is a widely recognised extractive-heavy tropical hardwood. Source: Bona_Primers_DL_Broch.pdf.
• Not recommended (Bona Classic UX): Bona Classic UX is not recommended for high tannin timber species. Source: Bona_Primers_DL_Broch.pdf.
• Not recommended (Bona White): Bona White is not recommended for darker or red timbers. Source: Bona_White_TDS_AU.pdf.
Sources
- PDF Bona Classic TDS AU · p.1-3
- PDF Bona Classic UX TDS AU · p.1-3
- PDF Bona Intense TDS AU · p.1-3
- PDF Bona White TDS AU · p.1-3
- PDF Bona Primers Range Brochure (Ed 4) · p.1-4