Which Bona primer should be used on Western Australian Blackbutt?
Bona Intense - Western Australian 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 Western Australian Blackbutt (high tannin)
• Recommended: Bona Intense - High tannin hardwood; Bona Intense is specifically recommended on Blackbutt species to minimise tannin bleed. Source: Bona_Primers_DL_Broch.pdf + Bona_Intense_TDS.pdf.
• Contraindicated (Bona Classic): Blackbutt is named in the Bona Classic TDS as not recommended; high-tannin contraindication applies. Source: Bona_Classic_TDS_AU.pdf.
• Contraindicated (Bona Classic UX): Blackbutt is named in the Bona Classic UX TDS as not recommended; high-tannin contraindication applies. Source: Bona_Classic_UX_TDS_AU.pdf.
• Not recommended (Bona White): Bona White is not recommended for high tannin or darker timbers. Source: Bona_Primers_DL_Broch.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