White — primer

Bona White

Bona White is ideal for creating a Scandinavian style 'white' look. It gives a light whitewashed appearance and on some timber species can preserve an impression of raw, untreated timber. Bona White is most suited for use on lighter 'blonde' floors to enhance and emphasise the natural colours of the species. Combine with Traffic HD Raw, HD Extra Matt, or Mega EVO Matt top coats for a natural effect.

waterborne-1k1KEC1PLUSGREENGUARD
  • Whitewashed look
  • Non-toxic
  • Non-yellowing
  • Seals the timber to give an even finish
  • Reduces grain-raising
  • Minimises the risk of edge-bonding

Overview

Product nameBona White
FamilyWhite
System roleprimer
Chemistrywaterborne-1k [PDF p.1]
Components1K
Suitable substratespine, softwood-generic, oak
Room / building typesresidential-general
Commercial grade
Suitable outdoorsNo
Suitable for stairs
Not recommended forhigh-tannin species; darker timbers
Overcoatable withBona Traffic HD Raw, Bona Traffic HD Extra Matt, Bona Mega EVO Matt, Bona Traffic HD Anti-Slip, Bona Traffic GO

Physical properties

Solids content30.0 % [TDS p.1-2]
VOCmax 48.0 g/L [PDF p.2] [TDS p.1-2]
VOC %
Densitytypical 1.04 g/mL [SDS s.1]
Viscosity
Gloss levels (at 60°)
Colour options
Pack sizes5.0 L [TDS p.1-2]
Shelf life12 months1 year from date of production in unopened original [TDS p.1-2]

Application

Coats required1–21-2 x Bona White + 2-3 x Bona finish [PDF p.1]
Coverage (m²/L per coat)10.0–12.0 m2/Lper coat [PDF p.1] [TDS p.1-2]
Mixing ratio
Pot life
Recoat time1–2 h [PDF p.1]
Light-use time
Full-use time
Full cure
Cover with carpet after
Temperature range18–25 C [PDF p.1]
Humidity range40–60 % RH [PDF p.1] [TDS p.1-2]
Applicatorsroller [PDF p.1] [TDS p.1-2]
Sanding grit between coats150 grit or finer; every coat of White must be sanded
DilutionDo not dilute
CleaningWipe tools free from residual material before cleaning with water. Dried material can be removed with acetone. Shelf life: 1 year from date of production in unopened original container Storage / transport: The temperature must not fall below +5º C or exceed +25º C during storage or transport Disposal: Wastes and emptied containers should be handled in accordance with local regulations. Pack size: 5 litres Certifications: GREENGUARD EMICODE EC1PLUS - very low emissions Preparations Ensure the floor is acclimatised to its end-use environment. The surface which is to be coated must be sanded back to bare wood, dry and free from sanding dust, oil, wax 120 grit abrasive. Allow the finish to reach room temperature, insert the filter and shake the container thoroughly before use. Optimal conditions are between 18 - 25 C and 40 - 60% relative air humidity. High temperatures and low humidity will shorten the drying time whilst low temperatures and high humidity will lengthen the drying time. The minimum temperature for use is 13 C.
Storage / transport temp5–25 C

Performance

Taber abrasion
Wear class
Slip (R rating)
Slip pendulum value
AS/NZS 4586 classification
Scratch resistance
Water resistance
Non-yellowingYes [PDF p.2] [TDS p.1-2]
Underfloor-heating compatible

Compliance and certifications

VOC compliance schemesEC1PLUS, GREENGUARD [PDF p.2] [TDS p.1-2]
Fire (AS 9239 / EN 13501-1)
EN 71-3 toy safety
PFAS-free
Hazard classification (SDS)Unclassified (not hazardous per Model WHS Regulations) [SDS s.1]

Sustainability and test certificates

SchemeReferenceDocument
EMICODE EC1PLUS

Documents

DocumentSourceLink
Technical Data Sheet (TDS) Bona AU Download ↗
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Bona AU Download ↗
Specifier Paragraphs Bona AU Download ↗
Brochure Bona AU Download ↗

Technical data sheet (inline)

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Sources cited on this page

Full citation list (8 sources)
IDTypeReferencePage
spec pdf Bona_White_Specification_Paragraphs.pdf ↗ p.1
brochure pdf Bona_Primers_DL_Broch.pdf ↗ p.2
sds pdf Bona White Improved Formula - Safety Data Sheet.pdf ↗
tds-au-prime-white pdf Bona_White_Improved_Formula_TDS_AU.pdf ↗ p.1-2
sds-au-prime-white pdf Bona_White_Improved_Formula_SDS_AU.pdf ↗ s.1
shared-finishes-brochure pdf Bona_Finishes.pdf ↗ p.1
bona-au-index-prime-white url https://www.bona.com.au/data-spec-safety-sheets/finishes ↗
bona-au-page-prime-white url https://www.bona.com.au/data-spec-safety-sheets/finishes/prime-white ↗
Data-pending fields (27)

The following fields were not yet located in published Bona documents at build time; they render as — on the spec tables above:

  • physical_properties.voc_percent
  • physical_properties.viscosity
  • physical_properties.gloss_levels
  • physical_properties.colour_options
  • application.mixing_ratio
  • application.pot_life_hours
  • application.light_use_hours
  • application.full_use_hours
  • application.full_cure_days
  • application.cover_with_carpet_days
  • performance.abrasion_taber
  • performance.wear_class
  • performance.slip_r_rating
  • performance.slip_pendulum_value
  • performance.slip_classification_as_nzs_4586
  • performance.scratch_resistance
  • performance.chemical_resistance
  • performance.water_resistance
  • performance.underfloor_heating_compatible
  • compliance.fire_rating_as9239
  • compliance.toy_safety_en71
  • compliance.pfas_free
  • documents.epd_url
  • documents.colour_chart_url
  • documents.test_reports
  • use_cases.commercial_grade
  • use_cases.suitable_for_stairs