Timber species & primer compatibility
0 Australian hardwoods, imported species and engineered products mapped to Bona's four primer options. Tannin level shown where Bona has flagged it as a specification driver — high-tannin species require Prime Intense or equivalent to prevent bleed-through.
Data: species_primer_matrix.json, sourced from Bona Primers DL Brochure and per-primer TDS documents.
| Species | Tannin | Recommended primer | Specifier FAQ |
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How to read this table
High-tannin species (Blackbutt, Tallowwood, Brushbox, Jarrah, Ironbark) produce a discolouration — sometimes visible within 24 hours of coating — when a non-specialist primer is used. Bona explicitly contra-indicates Prime Classic on these and directs to Prime Intense. Prime Intense is also the default where tannin level is unknown or mixed.
Medium / low-tannin species (most Oaks, imported species, engineered, pine) are compatible with Prime Classic or Prime Classic UX and can also take Prime White where a limed / white-base look is specified.
Engineered and parquetry rows refer to the substrate format rather than a species — always cross-reference the topcoat selection with the board manufacturer's acceptance for waterborne systems.
Related
- → All Bona primers and topcoats
- → Clause builder — generates substrate-aware specification text
- → Substrates & environments FAQ