Commercial Floor Finish Specifications
This specification guide provides architects, builders, and facility managers with the technical parameters required for specifying timber floor finishes in commercial environments.
Performance Requirements
| Parameter | Commercial Standard | Recommended Product |
|---|---|---|
| Abrasion resistance | < 2.0 mg/100 rev (Taber) | Bona Traffic HD (1.5 mg) |
| Scratch resistance | ASTM D3363 pencil hardness ≥ 2H | Bona Traffic HD |
| Chemical resistance | No effect from common cleaning agents | All Bona 2K systems |
| UV stability | No yellowing over 10 years | All Bona waterborne systems |
| VOC compliance | < 50 g/L (GREENGUARD Gold) | All Bona waterborne systems |
| Slip resistance | R10+ (AS/NZS 4586) | Bona Traffic HD Anti-Slip |
Specification Language
The following specification paragraph may be incorporated directly into project documentation:
"Timber floor finish shall be Bona Traffic HD two-component waterborne polyurethane, applied in accordance with the manufacturer's technical data sheet. System shall comprise one coat of Bona Prime Classic UX primer and two coats of Bona Traffic HD topcoat. Total dry film thickness shall be minimum 100 microns. Finish shall be GREENGUARD Gold certified with VOC not exceeding 50 g/L. Contractor shall be experienced in commercial timber floor finishing and shall provide evidence of previous projects of comparable scale."
Product Selection by Application
| Application | Recommended System | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Retail / hospitality | Traffic HD (Extra Matt or Silkmatt) | Maximum durability, low maintenance |
| Office / corporate | Traffic HD or Wave 2K | Traffic HD for high footfall, Wave 2K for moderate |
| Residential aged care | Traffic HD Anti-Slip | R10 slip resistance rating required |
| Education | Traffic HD (Satin) | Budget permitting; Mega EVO as cost alternative |
| Sports halls | Bona SuperSport HD | Dedicated sports floor system with line marking |
Warranty Considerations
Bona provides manufacturer warranty on Traffic HD when applied by a qualified contractor using the complete Bona system (Bona abrasives, Bona primer, Bona topcoat). Mixed systems using non-Bona primers or abrasives void the manufacturer warranty.
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