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Jun 30, 2017 · The basic Bona Traffic has extremely low VOC’s and Bona Traffic HD is even lower, so that’s better. It has under 125 VOC’s. 3. Bona HD Cures faster…so it’s more durable faster . Drying time is just 2-3 hours. But, note that I recommend you stay off the floors for at least 24 hrs.
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When it comes to sanding and refinishing your hardwood floors, there are 2 main components: 1) The quality of the workmanship and 2) the quality of the materials (i.e. the polyurethane). In this article, I’m going to discuss the highest grade polyurethanes. The polyurethane is the coating that gives your floor its protection. Generally, you would w...
Bona Traffic HD
Bona Traffic HD(Heavy Duty) is hands down the best water borne polyurethane on the market. It has the highest durability and is considered commercial grade which means it’s great for busy restaurants and retail stores, and will certainly hold up in your residential home. Bona Traffic definitely costs more, but it is worth it. If you ask almost any experienced flooring professional, they will agree. Bona Traffic is a 2 part product. It comes with a hardener that you mix in, so it becomes very...
Here are the benefits of Bona Traffic HD (vs original Bona Traffic):
1. Lower odor 2. Slightly lower VOCs (Bona Traffic is 150 VOCs and Bona Traffic HD is <125 VOCs) 3. It dries and cures a bit faster, especially over the the 1st 24-48 hours. (This can be a big benefit for households with dogs as well as those in a rush to move into a new home as the movers are less likely to scratch the floors).
StreetShoe Polyurethane
StreetShoewould be my 2nd choice water borne polyurethane. It used to be the gold standard (and we used to use it) until Bona Traffic came along. It’s a strong polyurethane and last much longer than virtually all water based polyurethanes on the market. It costs a bit less than Bona Traffic (and more than your basic polyurethanes) as it’s a higher grade.
Duraseal oil based polyurethane
We recently switched to Duraseal for oil based poly. Duraseal recently reformulated so it’s harder and has the best durability among oil based polyurethanes. It doesn’t react or peel and it has low VOCs (compared to other oil based poly). Duraseal comes in 5 gallon buckets or 1 gallon cans.
Fabulon oil based polyurethane
Fabulonwould be my 2nd choice oil based poly. We used to use this, and it’s a good brand. But, as they and Duraseal recently reformulated, we found Duraseal to be superior.
Generally, if you are getting a much lower price on refinishing (while comparing the same type of poly (i.e. water or oil) and same scope of work, chances are the installer is using an inferior polyurethane. Aside from scope of work (i.e. area to be done, stain vs natural, # coats poly, furniture move, carpet rip up, etc.) there are basically 2 com...
What is the best polyurethane for stairs?d
You would use the same brand and type of polyurethane for you steps as the res of the floors. The best and most durable finish for water based polyurethane is Bona Traffic HD and for oil based poly, Duraseal. The steps generally get the most traffic and wear and tear (along with hallways), so it’s even more important to have a high grade finish in these areas.
How many coats of polyurethane should you put on the steps?
Generally, I would recommend 3 coats of polyurethane to protect your steps as they are high traffic areas. However, if you are planning to add a carpet runner on top, then 2 coats of poly can suffice.
Does Polyurethane make your steps slippery?
Generally, no, unless the polyurethane is applied improperly. Contrary to what some believe, the finish sheen (semi gloss, satin, or matte) does not make a difference. This is a false perception. But steps can be slippery due to their nature. There are 2 main things that can reduce the slip resistance: 1. Bona Traffic HD has an anti-slip linewhich is a bit less slippery (as it has some more grit. It costs a few dollars more, but worth it if you are concerned. 1. Add a carpet runner to your st...
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This particular style of floor is solid hardwood with fairly deep bevels on the sides, about 1/8 inch. Over the course of 6 years, the floors took quite a beating and looked just terrible by the time we decided to refinish. There were bazillions of dog-nail scratches in the finish (our dogs are playful) and in high-traffic areas, the finish was ...
This Bona Traffic HD is definitely not for the weekend warrior. There is a time limit you have with working this which is more than ample if you are up to the task. There is a lot of prep for ensuring this goes down and looks good. I did all the prep, watched the Bona videos a few times and it turned out to meet my satisfaction.
The Disadvantages of Bona Traffic. When it comes to the disadvantages of this product, then the major disadvantage is the “cost.”. The overall cost for the hardener as well as the finish is around $115-$135 for one gallon from different sellers. The applicator Bona swivel-head T-bar costs around $30.
1 coat of sealer and two coats of Bona Traffic HD Commercial extra matte on a floor sanded to 120 grit: This is one of those zero stars situations where you have to give a star. Chunks in the sealer- no wonder they send them with a filter but one of the jugs came with out the filter. Yes I shook it. Splotchy finished that shows the 6” pour line.
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Jul 20, 2017 · 3. Bona Traffic HD has lower VOCs than Bona Mega. VOC’s are Volatile Organic Compounds, and the lower the number, the better. Bona Traffic has less than125 VOC’s while Bona Mega has 200 VOC’s. 4. Bona Traffic smells less. Because Bona Traffic has lower VOC’s, it just smells less. And, the odor dissipates faster.
