How soon after applying the sealer (NaturalSeal) can you add the finish (Traffic HD)? Then after one coat of finish, how long until the second coat? The finish says 2-3 hours to dry but also only 80% cured after 24 hours so can I still step on it after 2-3 hours to apply another coat? I'm trying to see if this possible to accomplish within 24 hours.
Hi AlmaFranco-v9v - The dry time between coats of Bona NaturalSeal and Bona Traffic HD are 2-4 hours depending on the application rate and environmental conditions (cooler temps and higher humidity will all increase dry times). You can absolutely put down one coat of NaturalSeal and two coats of Traffic HD in a 24-hr period. As a best practice, we suggest not more than two coats per day, so you could do sealer and one finish on Day One and complete the job with the second coat of Traffic HD on the morning of Day Two. Hope that helps and best of luck with your project!
is the application process the same for other sealers (I'm using AmberSeal)? Is the application process the same for the finishes (I'm using Bona Mega One)?
Yes, the application is the same for other waterborne sealers and finishes. The caution on AmberSeal (or any sealer/finish that contains some pigment/color) is that you really need to have good feathering technique or the extra pigment in the heavier spots may show through. Hope that helps!
Hi @BCJ725 - You only need to abrade between coats for "smoothness" (i.e. dust and debris), unless it's been more than 48 hrs since the last coat, in which case you can hit the floor quickly with a Bona Conditioning Pad (320 grit) and then vacuum and tack it until clean prior to applying your coats of Mega ONE. The same goes for Mega ONE coats. Here is the Technical Data Sheet for Mega ONE. www.bona.com/globalassets/catalogassets/bona-mega-one-tds-7-21.pdf Hope that helps!
Hi @gumba12 - Not exactly sure what you're asking, but in our testing (and field reports since launch), Bona ClearSeal is very user-friendly when it comes to resisting any tannin pull and discoloration from lapping and padding out your applicator. We don't recommend pushing the limits to see how friendly it is, and don't cut-in too far ahead of yourself, but believe you'll find this sealer to be a great product for the professional craftsman. Hope that helps!
@@MrLeolee1989 Bona's most popular finish is Traffic HD Commerical Satin, which will give you a nice "glow" to the floor but definitely not shiny. You can go even flatter in sheen by using Commercial Extra Matte or Traffic HD RAW which only has a reflection rate of 4-6% - giving the appearance of a raw, natural floor. Hope that helps in your decision.
Can you apply this section method with a roller with NaturalSeal or NordicSeal? If so, should you still pour a line on the dry floor, or back into what you last rolled?
Hi @BillMall - Yes, you can roll in sections with NaturalSeal and NordicSeal (that's my preferred method on any job site). You need to be a little more cognizant of the drying conditions and air flow (to maximize leveling and flow), but I think you get more even results with the thicker coat that a roller gives you. I'll also typically pour the new line back onto the wet edge, as it's never a best practice to pour any sealer out in front. Hope that answers your questions!
@@BonaProfessional Great, thanks! One more question if I may.. I've heard that you should batch the pigmented sealers and even Traffic HD. Is this best practice? And if so, how do I do that and still pour my line from a single jug? I need to lay down 3 gallons per coat (approx. 1700 sq.ft. floor). Thanks
@@BillMall - Even if you batch the sealer gallons together, you'd still need to make sure you periodically shake/re-mix the larger container during use, as settling migh occure with the time it took to use a 5-gallon batch. I think it's more practical to shake up each gallon a specific amount of time (say 45 seconds) prior to application of that individual jug to ensure the product is freshly mixed (and you shouldn't need to re-shake during the time it takes to apply just a gallon. Just the agitation of pouring new lines is enough to keep it mixed). Same with the Traffic HD - Not necessary. I'd only batch paint and or maybe stain colors together (something with a lot more color/pigment), but don't see it as a necessity for waterborne sealers and definitely not for finish. Good luck with your project!
@@BonaProfessional I put my first coat of NaturalSeal down following this video"s instructions exactly. I don't know why, but I can see every pour line, and yes, I poured it in the wet and not on the dry in front of the wet line. So frustrated. I need to wait a few days for more product to be delivered, so I'm guessing I'll need to abrade with red pads on a polisher before applying a second coat. Any other suggestions to remove these pour lines? I'm thinking maybe try and put a heavier coat down? I used about a gallon per 400sq.ft, but it's like my floors just sucked it all up.
@@Thematija006 - Bona ClearSeal has no white pigment in the formulation, so it gives you a clear, natural look to the wood without white undertones. Thanks for the question!
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How soon after applying the sealer (NaturalSeal) can you add the finish (Traffic HD)? Then after one coat of finish, how long until the second coat? The finish says 2-3 hours to dry but also only 80% cured after 24 hours so can I still step on it after 2-3 hours to apply another coat? I'm trying to see if this possible to accomplish within 24 hours.
Hi AlmaFranco-v9v - The dry time between coats of Bona NaturalSeal and Bona Traffic HD are 2-4 hours depending on the application rate and environmental conditions (cooler temps and higher humidity will all increase dry times). You can absolutely put down one coat of NaturalSeal and two coats of Traffic HD in a 24-hr period. As a best practice, we suggest not more than two coats per day, so you could do sealer and one finish on Day One and complete the job with the second coat of Traffic HD on the morning of Day Two. Hope that helps and best of luck with your project!
is the application process the same for other sealers (I'm using AmberSeal)?
Is the application process the same for the finishes (I'm using Bona Mega One)?
Yes, the application is the same for other waterborne sealers and finishes. The caution on AmberSeal (or any sealer/finish that contains some pigment/color) is that you really need to have good feathering technique or the extra pigment in the heavier spots may show through. Hope that helps!
What bona finish do you use for this job
Hi @BCJ725 - You only need to abrade between coats for "smoothness" (i.e. dust and debris), unless it's been more than 48 hrs since the last coat, in which case you can hit the floor quickly with a Bona Conditioning Pad (320 grit) and then vacuum and tack it until clean prior to applying your coats of Mega ONE. The same goes for Mega ONE coats.
Here is the Technical Data Sheet for Mega ONE.
www.bona.com/globalassets/catalogassets/bona-mega-one-tds-7-21.pdf
Hope that helps!
Are there any issues doing the normal overlapped lines from one end to another cutting in with a brush? Thank you in advance.
Hi @gumba12 - Not exactly sure what you're asking, but in our testing (and field reports since launch), Bona ClearSeal is very user-friendly when it comes to resisting any tannin pull and discoloration from lapping and padding out your applicator. We don't recommend pushing the limits to see how friendly it is, and don't cut-in too far ahead of yourself, but believe you'll find this sealer to be a great product for the professional craftsman. Hope that helps!
Do you need to use any other products after this to finish the floors?
Hi @kdak247 - Yes, you should apply 2 coats of any Bona waterborne finish over the top of Bona ClearSeal to complete the job.
@@BonaProfessionalwhich finish you put? I like the not too shining
@@MrLeolee1989 Bona's most popular finish is Traffic HD Commerical Satin, which will give you a nice "glow" to the floor but definitely not shiny. You can go even flatter in sheen by using Commercial Extra Matte or Traffic HD RAW which only has a reflection rate of 4-6% - giving the appearance of a raw, natural floor. Hope that helps in your decision.
Can you apply this section method with a roller with NaturalSeal or NordicSeal? If so, should you still pour a line on the dry floor, or back into what you last rolled?
Hi @BillMall - Yes, you can roll in sections with NaturalSeal and NordicSeal (that's my preferred method on any job site). You need to be a little more cognizant of the drying conditions and air flow (to maximize leveling and flow), but I think you get more even results with the thicker coat that a roller gives you. I'll also typically pour the new line back onto the wet edge, as it's never a best practice to pour any sealer out in front. Hope that answers your questions!
@@BonaProfessional Great, thanks! One more question if I may.. I've heard that you should batch the pigmented sealers and even Traffic HD. Is this best practice? And if so, how do I do that and still pour my line from a single jug? I need to lay down 3 gallons per coat (approx. 1700 sq.ft. floor). Thanks
@@BillMall - Even if you batch the sealer gallons together, you'd still need to make sure you periodically shake/re-mix the larger container during use, as settling migh occure with the time it took to use a 5-gallon batch. I think it's more practical to shake up each gallon a specific amount of time (say 45 seconds) prior to application of that individual jug to ensure the product is freshly mixed (and you shouldn't need to re-shake during the time it takes to apply just a gallon. Just the agitation of pouring new lines is enough to keep it mixed). Same with the Traffic HD - Not necessary. I'd only batch paint and or maybe stain colors together (something with a lot more color/pigment), but don't see it as a necessity for waterborne sealers and definitely not for finish. Good luck with your project!
@@BonaProfessional Perfect. Thanks!
@@BonaProfessional I put my first coat of NaturalSeal down following this video"s instructions exactly. I don't know why, but I can see every pour line, and yes, I poured it in the wet and not on the dry in front of the wet line. So frustrated. I need to wait a few days for more product to be delivered, so I'm guessing I'll need to abrade with red pads on a polisher before applying a second coat. Any other suggestions to remove these pour lines? I'm thinking maybe try and put a heavier coat down? I used about a gallon per 400sq.ft, but it's like my floors just sucked it all up.
What is the thickness of the roller sleeve that you used?
Hi @ignacio5283 - The Bona Roller is a 3/8" nap microfiber roller.
It's that natural or white tone??
@@Thematija006 - Bona ClearSeal has no white pigment in the formulation, so it gives you a clear, natural look to the wood without white undertones. Thanks for the question!