We used the new Metropolitan stain which was a whole different nightmare but we finally got the floors to the color we wanted and they looked beautiful. This is the reason I did not do dark floors in my new house. Bona Traffic HD comes with hardener that you mix in for even stronger durability. Bona Traffic HD is a Scratch & Chemical Resistant wood floor varnish; High Scruff Resistance wood lacquer; Low Odour and environmentally friendly; Bona Traffic HD has a solvent content of less than 10%; Low Slip Resistance - Compliant with DIN norm 19 032 & BS 7044:1990 for slip resistance. Then to wait a few days to move furniture back in. Deep cleaning Cleaning with Bona PowerScrubber and the cleaner Bona Deep Clean Solution. We live in the country and no matter how hard we try, there’s always grit and small pebbles on the floor. And even for the fast curing products out there, that can be 2-4 weeks. And honestly vapors may have been the word my own chemically illiterate brain attached to his description of the possible problem, which yes, was exactly what you described above :-) All I know is there definitely was a problem and that problem seems to have been "cured" ;-) by introducing fresh air this go-round. The contractor came out and said it's the dog not Bona, and a guy from Bona is coming out to look at them, but they seem to be saying this is normal. The most common line = Bona Mega. Is that a possibility? Dark floors are pretty popular with clients but as you mention usually going with white or painted cabinets. Do not drag anything across a wood floor. You can also use a mat or rug to prevent water damage. We had Bona Traffic HD in Extra Matte put on our floors about 2 months ago, and it’s holding up very well. Along with Bona Naturale's elegant look and noticeably unique feeling underfoot, this finish has superb, Traffic-like durability, and because of its natural look, scratch marks are less visible. Bona Traffic HD is a water-based 2 component top coat designed for use in public areas subject to very high levels of traffic. I hope you get it figured out, what a pain! Bona Traffic HD one of the toughest and most durable lacquers available for wooden floors. It isn't even in the same HEMISPHERE as it's over-achieving big bro = Bona Traffic HD. I would say, without much hesitation, that the "After a few short months..." would be referring to the low-grade Bona Mega. Pete’s has been using this finish on contracting jobs for the past 25 years because it lasts a long time and keeps call-backs and complaints to a minimum. My suggestion: find your receipt and find out WHICH Bona finish you received. Bona recommends using Polish every 2-4 months or longer depending on how much traffic your floor gets. Before beginning your Polish application, it’s very important that you measure your floor to calculate the square footage of the room (length x width). The scrapes instead of the wood. Houses are to be lived in and enjoyed, not just sitting looking at things being perfect. I have a beagle, and he is very energetic. Waterborne finishes have become increasingly popular due to the vast improvements in the technology... however this has opened the door to the "me too" crowd who has decided to join in without having done the R & D exercised by those who've been at it for a long time. %PDF-1.7 %���� And a dog of his weight /size is no different than a heavy chair with a nail in the leg, dragged carelessly across the floor. Hmmmm. I just noticed that you LOVE the semi-gloss. Bona Traffic HD is a 2-component water-based topcoat for surface treatment of timber floors in public areas with high traffic intensity. Gute Widerstandsfähigkeit • Für normal beanspruchte Holz- und Korkböden Bona Home Parkettlack Classic matt 1 l Treppenlacke & Parkettlacke bei OBI The disappointments come from the lower level Bona and only 2 COATS used at time of application. Discover which ones at 0:30. If a low price is the driving force behind the decision-making process... one is setting themselves up for likely disappointment. @sophieshouse... Not to imply that I know everything, because I've only been in the hardwood floor business for 38+ years... but this is a subject that comes up FREQUENTLY... and as I almost always suggest... every product on the market CLAIMS to be a great choice. There are sad cases of people purchasing low(er) gloss floors (matte or satin) who HATED the finish. Using new advanced polymer technology, Bona Traffic HD has been developed for sustainable results on the floor and the environment with uncompromising resistance to scratches, scuff marks and chemicals. It is not much better than 2 coats of off-the-shelf stuff. Bona does not recommend using Polish on a newly finished or newly installed floor. This helps our clients make up their minds before doing the whole floor. I'm sorry you did not know that before you moved back in. Everything else requires babying for 2-4 weeks. Second time around, hopefully they know what the cause is to prevent it from happening again. When the wood matters – Bona Traffic HD®. They used 1-2 coats of Mega and then 2 coats of Traffic HD (I definitely saw them pour the hardener in). It's been over two months since they've had three coats of finish applied and I can scratch them with my fingernail over a paper towel! The low-priced Mega is going to earn your refinisher LOTS of money. Remember... they ALL claim to be great stuff! of moving to a rental for 2.5 weeks. Bona Traffic HD is a water-based two component top coat designed for use in public areas subject to very high levels of traffic. Please contact us if we can be of further help. Significantly outperforms all urethane finishes, including Bona Traffic, in durability at 24 hours. They put on 1 coat of AmberSeal and 3 coats of HD Traffic and because we were away, it was able to cure for almost 10 days without anyone in the house. Then movers came and delivered the furniture. I'm calling them tomorrow. The next time I have them redone I am using the person who did the floors in our previous house (he was in the hospital when we did our current floors). Think over the Satin carefully. Bona Traffic HD is a water-based 2 component top coat designed for use in public areas subject to very high levels of traffic. With pioneering advanced polymer technology, Bona Traffic HD has been developed to achieve high resistance to scuff marks, scratches, and chemicals. Here’s what was done. Satin is nice but no "gloss" at all. Sadly some people are told (by the professional) that Bona is the best...only to have the professional use the ENTRY LEVEL Bona (the Mega). Classified EC1R for very low emissions. Perhaps I'm not correctly understanding the role of finish. Compared to Bona Traffic, the Traffic HD has lower VOC’s and a faster full cure time. He didn't make a big deal of out what he used. It's been fine for 3 years with kids etc ina high traffic area. It is super hard. With more coats you start to fill the grain, making the floor smoother and more likely to show smaller scratches. We did not leave windows open during the cure time as we have ac and were not instructed to leave windows open. Bona Traffic HD is for hardwood floor owners with an uncompromising attitude towards durability, being green and looking beautiful. BONA TRAFFIC HD ANTI-SLIP Using new advanced polymer technology, Bona Traffic HD was developed to give uncompromising resistance to scratches, scuff marks and chemicals whilst being sustainable with regard to the environment. Would love some advice as to next steps. Bona Traffic HD is the world’s toughest and fastest drying lacquer. Something else? "She was suffering from the vapours," was a COMMON diagnosis from the 1600's. Ask for a photo of the ACTUAL product used on your floor. Anytime you want to move something, you will need to lift it. To check intercoat adhesion, apply a coat of Bona Traffic HD to a pre-prepared area. I did get an initial scratch mark that we have no idea how it got there but maybe the finish hadn't fully cured at that point because Ive had contractors wearing shoes in the house since then with no issues. The scratching is another issue. Wish I had known that before! You can put a diamond on a stick of butter and it's not going to protect the butter if you hit it with a hammer. If you use Bona Traffic HD, you have the fastest curing time…and that means that the floor hardens faster…which means it’s less likely for your dogs can walk on the floors sooner and are less likely to scratch the floors during the firs 2-4 weeks (which is when the floor is most vulnerable. Bona Traffic Satin HD (3 coats) was used. Bona Traffic HD® is for hardwood floor owners with an uncompromising attitude towards durability, being green and looking beautiful. I used BonaMega in my powder room and I'm pretty sure I did at least 3 coats. My floors were finished with bona too (not sure if it is the traffic line), I had hardwood floors at my previous house and don't have any idea what he used. Traffic HD offers fantastic scratch, scuff and chemical resistance combined with a significantly higher wear resistance compared to the already high standards of Bona Traffic. In the meantime you'll need to get some Mohawk markers to touch up the indentations. Exceptionally fast hardness development. We did not go that route, but may consider it in the future. I'm surprised the higher traffic areas didn't scratch. Traffic HD is one of Bona’s fastest curing finishes – fully curing in three days. If you like semi-gloss then you should work with it. A semi-gloss is a nice compromise for someone who LOVES SHINE but doesn't want the hassle of full gloss. Bona Traffic HD is a 2-component water-based topcoat for surface treatment of timber floors in public areas with high traffic intensity. The dog was home about 2 weeks before we noticed tons of scratches. @dorrio Please let us know how is your floor holding up now...after some time... We are having some issues with our new installed floors (Bona Traffic HD) and I am wondering if it is a product issue or the human error. It just shows a scratch. Scratches on a wood surface are FINE. 0 After 3.5 months paper came off, we were having kitchen wiring and painting in all the rooms which took time. Pete’s has been using this finish on contracting jobs for the past 25 years because it lasts a long time and keeps call-backs and complaints to a minimum. h޼Vmo�8�+�qW����U�4/�H���]O��&��@t���;c!i�M{� It’s like trying to find a sofa that won’t grab hair. Bona Traffic HD gets 5 stars, because it really is that good. They show that the finish is taking the abuse. Consider these professional pointers before you lay the first plank, Know how to apply nail polish? I've had dogs and noticed that some are more likely to extend their nails when stopping and starting. I sympathize with folks who have to consider their budget... we all do... but some decisions simply shouldn't be considered on a "lowest cost" basis. We just got our wood floors refinished and innitially they looked great. I also mention, frequently, that HIGH pricing on a product shouldn't be considered an indication that it is HIGH quality... some of the more pricy products on the market today fall into a category that, I for example, wouldn't use or recommend. But it SOUNDS awesome to the homeowner. I'd like to think that the hickory flooring we've provided doesn't "seem cheap"... it's all relative (IMHO). I'm hoping the Bona rep meant the former and not the latter. i have the same issue with scratching and i have a Neato so no dog here just scratches this thing does not weigh 5 lbs and boma is not getting away this time it’s junk we stayed off of it for week no furniture bubbles and tiny little white dots in the finish you can scratch this stuff with your thumb nail. Unfortunately the quality of products on the market today correspond in relation to what they cost, in most cases. Don't slam the brand...slam the guy who 'sold' you on Bona but then failed to offer the TOUGHEST of the Bona line which is Bona Traffic HD (at the price of $7/sf). That said, your dog sounds like it could be pretty hard on floors with a lot of skidding etc. and collect scratches until you no longer have that dog. Or the $15 Harbor Freight knockoff. I am happy with the HD. The nails need to be Dremeled and smoothed over one or twice a week. The 'regular' Bona (1 part product such as Mega) is a very nice residential product. Any input is greatly appreciated. It meets EN 14904: 2006 [Indoor Sports Surfaces] for slip resistance. Bona Traffic HD Technisches Merkblatt Mit dem Erscheinen dieser Hinweise verlieren alle vorausgegangenen Produktinformationen zu diesem Produkt ihre Gültigkeit (Stand August 2019) Seite 2/2 Finishing Luftfeuchtigkeit die Trockenzeit verlängern. Many refinishers want to use 2 coats of finish. Why not? I like the idea of booties but don't think any dog I've ever had would wear them for long. Basketball players wear sneakers: ). GREENGUARD certified for indoor air quality. Not cut once a month. Please tell what rep said. I don't want to hurt the product ratings by giving them anything less. However, gloss versions do typically perform better in scratch- and scuff-resistance, so they are visually perceived as more resilient. RAW WOOD is BAD (the finish has been pierced and the raw wood is no longer being protected)! Just my opinion but life is to short to be stressing over scratches. You can see where the professionals (whether intentionally or unintentionally) can make a ton of extra denaros by using the word 'Bona' without using the BEST...because 99.9% of homeowners do not realize there are SEVERAL versions of Bona. If someone were to refinish it, it would take 4 trips to do it, so it’s not easy. The floors were great. My flooring guy said that they could use LED curing and it would be the toughest finish and allows immediate return of furniture/rugs/walking. It simply holds up to scratches better and lasts longer. By slowing the evaporation rate the finish remained SOFT (too much water left in it for too long) for much longer than anticipated. That concept may work well with laptops & printers... but WITH FLOORING, even the cheap stuff represents a sizeable investment. You have a huge dog. After 3 days we covered all floors with flooring paper. We recommend using: Bona Traffic Natural and Bona Traffic HD Silver treatment for urethane floor Bona Diamond high performance abrasives are used to prepare the surface, eliminating scratches and wear. This Bona product is not as tough as it's advertised to be. It doesn’t cost a fortune to protect floors. Because they are touching the floor and scratching it. Very low odour and Low solvent content (VOC), <5%. This has been one of the problems with the boom in the hardwood floor biz... everyone becomes an "expert" overnite... and the objective for many (not all), is to get the work done then race for the door with a HAND out expecting payment. Allow the coating to set for 3 days then scratch the treated floor surface gently with a coin. Yours in Floors Zach Liske Floor Huggers. If you are SUPER HAPPY WITH SATIN then work with satin. Wood dents. We kept our floors covered everywhere. In hindsight and in looking at the above posts, it appears it might not have cured enough yet. BONA TRAFFIC HD Bona Traffic HD is a 2-component waterborne topcoat for surface treatment of timber floors in public areas with high traffic intensity. Im not sure if it was the product, my feeling is human error (either not enough oxygen or they went too chintzy with or forgot to add the hardener). The Mega family is a step above that. I'm curious to see what the Bona rep says but from the feedback here sounds like it is what it is ... You could put five coats on and the result would be the same. Why? Used in hotels, restaurants and airports worldwide, where short downtime is essential, it is a wood floor lacquer perfected. For best results: 3-4 hours: Floor may be walked on with stocking feet only, depending on conditions. ... And, you may find this article handy on how to prevent scratches in hardwood floors. Same people -- same dog -- equally careful with the care of our floors. Regardless of the finish, items need to be picked up and moved. I hear your pain. Beyond DIY Cleaners. Vapors???? Bona Traffic HD is a water-based two component top coat designed for use in public areas subject to very high levels of traffic. Bona Novia is there entry level water base poly. It is a commercial grade lacquer for normally used in public areas such as restaurants, shops, museums, church halls and schools. It is common because it is the cheapest option. Rugs and mats are great ways to protect your floors while offering an extra bit of style. Wish I had known that before! I have the SAME problem! If you go with Bona, make sure your flooring guy is certified by Bona. Hardwood Floors vs Engineered Hardwood Floors. %%EOF We try to limit her rambunctiousness to an area with slate. Pets and floors can play together nicely. At $100+ per gallon, that’s a pricey repair. Learn how at 0:35. Obviously this is a different product, but it makes me wonder if they did enough coats. I've had wood floor nearly all my life and I know how to live and be careful with them. Bona Traffic HD gets 5 stars, because it really is that good. Nothing, not even Glitza, will prevent that scratching. Bona’s Polishes cover anywhere from 350-550 sq. Only a UV cured finish (rare and expensive) will be 100% cured inside of 1 day. The good news about Bona Mega is it can accept a buff and coat. für Bereiche bei denen absolut höchste Erwartungen hinsichtlich Verschleißfestigkeit gefordert werden. Bona has many lines. Do what you can to keep his nails as short as possible. Its the DOG. It allows for full traffic to be resumed just 12 hours after application, and was developed for application on large surfaces. Bona Traffic HD is made for hardwood floor owners with an uncompromising attitude towards durability, being green and looking beautiful. Enjoy the house and your dog. GREENGUARD certified for indoor air quality. Rugs and runners are a good idea too. Using cutting edge polymer technology, Bona Traffic HD is designed to provide very high resistance to scratches, spills, scuffs, and other stains. We have one section of our building that simulates the Amazon Rainforest and the railings are exposed to high temperatures, constant rain and lot's of UV. VOC: 150 (Max) 1Gal: 350 to 400 sq. h�b```e``Jg`a`h���π ��@9���� E.j%�W0�7��@.ca+�bQ��{|��7�^�������{�&0�ܰa7������� p206�iF b0 3!� It is an exceptionally scratch resistant, non-yellowing, waterborne polyurethane, very quick drying, with low odour. If so, why are our floors totally scratched? Bona Traffic HD 2-component waterbourne polyurethane floor varnish with an extremely fast hardness development, accepting full traffic after only 12 hours. Our contractor applied two coats of Bona HD. 69 0 obj <>stream endstream endobj 23 0 obj <> endobj 24 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 595.32 841.92]/Parent 20 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 25 0 obj <>stream The Bona site says with Traffic HD being used with pets and kids 3 coats should be done, not the 2 our contractor did. She's only about 40 pounds but energetic. Laminate, vinyl, linoleum, tile, etc have all become common place. And a one-part product (like Mega) will offer less scratch resistance than the 2-part products (like Traffic HD). The hell with floors! After that, the floors will be as tough as advertised. It cures INCREDIBLY fast. I guess we thought the floor would be rock solid as described "you will dent it before you scratch it". ft. Learn simple solutions at 0:15. Bona Traffic HD Last updated; Save as PDF User Guide; Features and Benefits. Before using Mega One, always shake the container well. (This is not Bona's fault.) The Gold Standard is 3 coats of finish. Traffic HD offers fantastic scratch, scuff and chemical resistance combined with a significantly higher wear resistance compared to the already high standards of Bona Traffic. The original finish on the new flooring when it was installed was garbage. Bona HD should be 90% cured inside of 5 days. You can do this by applying a coat of Bona Traffic HD to a pre-prepared area and allowing the coating to set for 3 days. I don't want to hurt the product ratings by giving them anything less. This would be the chemically illiterate 'warm body' on the phone type person trying to man-splain some technically hooey dooey type talkin' to a 'nother person. Bona’s Polishes cover anywhere from 350-550 sq. A friend of mine is a contractor and he came over and said it doesn't look like these floors were done a month ago, it looks like they are 8 years old. Bona Traffic HD Silk Matt 4.5Ltr Bona Traffic HD Anti Slip 4.95L Wood Floor Lacquer Matt for Heavy Traffic Areas Bona Mega Gloss 1K- 5L Product Code; WT133020002 A satin finish may not give you the satisfaction of "clean and shiny" that you are after. He came back and washed the floors with something to neutralize the odor. Preventing Scratches on Wood Floors. Scratches are GOOD (the finish is doing it's job = protect the raw wood underneath)! Using new advanced polymer technology, Bona Traffic HD has been developed to give uncompromising resistance to scratches, scuff marks and chemicals whilst being sustainable with regard to the environment. The water-based finish industry has promoted a "blow & go" mentality that suggests to the self proclaimed "experts"... they can get 3 coats of finish on in a day, and move on to the next smiling customer to begin the process again. A couple days for furniture. • Unique feel and untreated look with durability equivalent to Bona Traffic • Extreme low sheen level. Using new advanced polymer technology, Bona Traffic HD has been developed to give uncompromising resistance to scratches, scuff marks and chemicals whilst being sustainable with regard to the environment. Hardwood flooring is something that should be a long term proposition... which is often overlooked in our modern..."planned obsolescence, use it then toss it" frame of mind. 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