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Can Bona Classic be used on European Oak?

Bona does not specifically address Bona Classic on European Oak. Trial application required; refer to the general Bona rule set.

Bona does not explicitly address the combination of Bona Classic on European Oak. European Oak is classified medium-high tannin.

Bona Classic TDS names only Blackbutt and Tallowwood in its explicit do-not-use list. European Oak has notable tannin but is not explicitly excluded; trial application recommended given the Primers brochure's general high-tannin caution.

The conservative default is to follow Bona's general primer-selection logic:
• For high-tannin or dark hardwoods: specify Bona Intense.
• For softwoods and parquetry: Bona Classic is particularly suitable.
• For a whitewashed look on pale hardwoods: Bona White is the intended primer.
• Under Bona Traffic HD Raw: use Bona Classic UX.

A trial application is essential whenever the matrix status is 'unlisted'.

Source: Bona_Classic_TDS_AU.pdf

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