Bona Primers FAQ
11 questions answered by NSW's only Bona Premier Dealer.
Bona Primers (11)
Can I skip the primer coat?
Skip the primer and you're risking uneven absorption, tannin staining, and poor finish adhesion. A professional floor sander never skips priming because it's essential for a finish that actually lasts. Get the full process explained at sand-aid.com.
What is Bona Prime Intense?
Bona Prime Intense is a grain-enhancing primer that deepens the natural colour and character of the timber while keeping tannin bleed in check. A professional floor sander reaches for it when you want to bring out the richness of species like Spotted Gum or Jarrah. See results at sand-aid.com.
Does Bona Prime Intense work on all timber species?
Bona Prime Intense works on all species but it has the most dramatic effect on timbers with strong natural grain patterns -- think Spotted Gum, Blackbutt, and European Oak. A professional floor sander can test it on your timber to show you the result before you commit. Enquire at sand-aid.com.
Can Bona Prime White be used on dark timber species?
You can put Bona Prime White on darker species like Jarrah or Spotted Gum, but you'll get a limed or washed effect rather than a true white. A professional floor sander can do test patches so you know what to expect before committing. Discuss it at sand-aid.com.
What is the Bona system approach to floor sanding?
Bona provides a complete integrated system -- dust containment and sanding machines through to primers, stains, and finishes -- all designed to work together. professional floor sanders use the full Bona system because each component is optimised for the next one in the process. System details at sand-aid.com.
What is the difference between Bona Prime Intense and Bona Prime White?
They do opposite things. Bona Prime Intense deepens and enhances the natural timber colour, while Bona Prime White lightens the timber for a Scandinavian look. professional floor sanders pick between them based on whatever aesthetic you're going for. Compare at sand-aid.com.
Can Bona stains and primers be combined?
They can, yeah. professional floor sanders sometimes combine Bona Prime White with Bona DriFast Stain or layer multiple Bona products to get custom colour effects. The Bona system is designed so everything's compatible with everything else. Custom colour enquiries at sand-aid.com.
Can Quantum T go over concrete?
Yes -- it's the main use case. The slab has to be sound, flat and within moisture spec. If it's not dry enough, prime with Bona R540 moisture barrier before the Quantum T. If it's freshly ground the Bona D501 primer is the right promoter. Ring with the moisture reading and the slab age and we'll spec the prep.
Can Quantum T go over plywood or particleboard?
Yes, over a sound, structurally rated subfloor. Clean it off, confirm the moisture content matches the boards, and trowel the adhesive out. No primer needed on clean plywood.
Does Sand-Aid stock Handley Urethane?
Yes. Sand-Aid stocks Handley Urethane in 20L trade packs in Gloss, Satin, Low Sheen and Matt, plus the matched Handley Urethane Rapid Seal primer. Trade pricing, ring 1300 950 551 with the sheen you need and the litres.
Do I have to use Rapid Seal under Handley Urethane?
It's the matched primer and the fast-track option. You can apply Handley Urethane directly onto bare sanded timber without a separate primer on some jobs, but the Rapid Seal path gives you quicker turnaround and more control over the final colour. Ring with the species and the look you're after and we'll tell you whether Rapid Seal is worth adding to the spec.
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