The Refinisher then uses the ol' bait and switch and voila...2 coats of mediocre finish instead of THREE coats of the BEST = Bona Traffic HD (which is 3 times more EXPENSIVE than Mega). While this product is easy to use, the most common issue installers run into is not mixing the finish enough. Exceptionally fast hardness development. It isn't special. The original finish was completely trashed in about a week. What’s the best way to deal with cracked marble? 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. Be sure to use mats inside and outside main entrances to eliminate as much dirt as possible from getting on your floors. Bona Traffic HD 2-component waterbourne polyurethane floor varnish with an extremely fast hardness development, accepting full traffic after only 12 hours. I guess we thought the floor would be rock solid as described "you will dent it before you scratch it". After 3.5 months paper came off, we were having kitchen wiring and painting in all the rooms which took time. "She was suffering from the vapours," was a COMMON diagnosis from the 1600's. 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. A floor that shows RAW WOOD is a floor finish that is NOT working. It meets EN 14904: 2006 [Indoor Sports Surfaces] for slip resistance. 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. That said, your dog sounds like it could be pretty hard on floors with a lot of skidding etc. 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. Use a mat or rug wherever your floors get the most stress. But it SOUNDS awesome to the homeowner. If you you know you are doing something we offer on floor samples (3x3) in many combinations and finishes. 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. Once all the contaminants are removed and cleaned from the hardwood floor, it is ready to be refortified with a new coat of Bona Traffic ® or Bona Traffic HD™. I agree that the dog is contributing, but HD is something they use on basketball courts so it should be sturdier. This is a normal precaution every homeowner needs to deal with. It is the "moving things across the floor" that is the problem. If that is not possible, then you will need to add a 'glide-aide' of some sort (aka: old blanket). As I try to suggest (frequently) here on Houzz & elsewhere... flooring is a decision that should be considered in depth because it needs to PERFORM as well as look good. I'm surprised the higher traffic areas didn't scratch. Granted the legs have plastic protectors. Bona Traffic HD (with 3 coats) is going to be closer to $7/sf. Houses are to be lived in and enjoyed, not just sitting looking at things being perfect. 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). It is a commercial grade lacquer for normally used in public areas such as restaurants, shops, museums, church halls and schools. the surface, eliminating scratches and wear. 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). 2.Fine Sanding Surface sanding with Bona abrasives Diamond grain 240. But Bona Mega is NOT Bona Traffic HD. Yes, it is even tougher than high-quality oil-based finish. Why not? No Scratches, our floors turned out GREAT! A glossy person can't live with low gloss. But if you do...be assured the finish is working. Here’s what was done. endstream
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Suitable for overcoating compatible pre-finished floors. 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. The hell with floors! I have a doberman had my floors installed last year so at first I felt the same but oh well they are floors. Yes, its hard on floors, but, I live with it, because, the pets are more important than floors. We try not to drag heavy items across the floor, but dragging an ottoman or a bar stool left no marks at all. Bona does not recommend using Polish on a newly finished or newly installed floor. Walk after a day. • Scratch, scuff and chemical resistant • Non-yellowing surface • VOC 2010 compliant • Meets DIN Norm 18 032 and BS 7044:1990 for slip resistance • Meets O Norm 2354 Catergory C (very heavy wear) Bona Traffic HD is for hardwood floors and significantly outperforms other urethane finishes, including Bona Traffic, in durability at 24 hours. It is the HD that has the SUPER TOUGH properties...but you need to build up the coating of the HD to get the toughness. If you like semi-gloss then you should work with it. What is the difference between Bona Mega and Bona Traffic HD? Major bummer since we didn't expect this to happen and the floor was so gorgeous initially. While Bona Traffic and HD are polyurethanes, the formula is different enough that you can’t repair scratches in Bona Traffic with other polyurethane products. UPS AND SHIPPING INFORMATION. Bona Traffic HD is a 2-component waterborne topcoat for surface treating wooden floors in public areas with high traffic intensity. The finish is like the shock absorber of wood flooring. It runs almost $100 more per gallon than the Mega. We were so careful but most likely should have rested the backs on a blanket when adding the felt pads because apparently that made three scratches. Used in hotels, restaurants and airports worldwide, where short downtime is essential, it is a wood floor lacquer perfected. Hardwood floor scratches soon after refinishing... Hardwood floors in kitchen - refinish color. We had Bona Traffic HD in Extra Matte put on our floors about 2 months ago, and it’s holding up very well. Add the tonnage of his weight, and there is no floor finish other than porcelain tile that can stand up to that. 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. I've never had issues like the ones I'm having with my newly refinished wood floors using Bona Traffic. This Bona product is not as tough as it's advertised to be. of moving to a rental for 2.5 weeks. Bona Traffic HD is a 2-component waterborne topcoat for surface treating wooden floors in public areas with high traffic intensity. 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. Obviously this is a different product, but it makes me wonder if they did enough coats. I don't want to hurt the product ratings by giving them anything less. The product has a very low odour and has received … Then movers came and delivered the furniture. Half of the house is 100-year-old 2” wide maple. Discover which ones at 0:30. The nails need to be Dremeled and smoothed over one or twice a week. Bona Mega is going to come in around $4/sf. 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. My previous home at hardwood floors. Bona Traffic HD is a 2-component water-based topcoat for surface treatment of timber floors in public areas with high traffic intensity. There are sad cases of people purchasing low(er) gloss floors (matte or satin) who HATED the finish. There are people out there who feel the "need" for a floor to look "clean and shiny". It's not ONLY the dog. für Bereiche bei denen absolut höchste Erwartungen hinsichtlich Verschleißfestigkeit gefordert werden. In addition, we’ve got two mid-size dogs that are constantly zooming around. At $100+ per gallon, that’s a pricey repair. We’ve been renovating and we’re finally ready to have the 100 YO floor refinished, and decided to get a price on redoing the new floor at the same time. Just my opinion but life is to short to be stressing over scratches. I'd like to think that the hickory flooring we've provided doesn't "seem cheap"... it's all relative (IMHO). If you like "clean and shiny" (even if it is for a few days) then semi-gloss is the level for you. ft. 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. You have a huge dog. This was a huge disappointment and I am not sure what to do next. 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. Bona Traffic HD is for hardwood floor owners with an uncompromising attitude towards durability, being green and looking beautiful. Please go with what you love!!! Again this SOUNDS great to the homeowner but it isn't the top of the top. Bona Traffic HD is a very tough, hard wearing lacquer for wooden floors in public areas with a high level of traffic. The harsh reality of considering hardwood flooring at all, is the fact that... as you mentioned... depending on the PRODUCT & by who/where it was manufactured can make ALL of the difference in the world. The floor guy scratched the floor moving the refrigerator back into the house. 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. Because, like the shocks on your car, it needs to be repaired several times during the WOOD'S life span. the rep said that relying on the AC for air flow was a "common misconception", it only recirculates the air, you need fresh air/oxygen. We use Bona HD as a protective coating on all of our painted handrails in the building. Not cut once a month. 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We restrained and refinished it 4 years ago and never had a problem. By slowing the evaporation rate the finish remained SOFT (too much water left in it for too long) for much longer than anticipated. 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. My designer was horrified and said she'd never seen anything like this. A semi-gloss is a nice compromise for someone who LOVES SHINE but doesn't want the hassle of full gloss. Bona’s Traffic has been the toughest finish on the block for a long time. I would attribute your scratches to two possibilities, not waiting long enough for finish to completely cure or improper application of Bona HD, or both. Hi, The initial Bona Traffic finish was awful, like I said (I can email you a video if you want). I have the SAME problem! It has been 2 months since we removed floor paper coverings and not a single scratch. Concrete, stone and ceramic tiles will all have issues with things being slid/moved across the floors. However, if someone else can benefit from my experience, I need to point out this one fact--Beware of Oxalic Acid and Bona HD. 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 do however recommend checking the intercoat adhesion prioer to overcoating. However, gloss versions do typically perform better in scratch- and scuff-resistance, so they are visually perceived as more resilient. Something else? A couple days for furniture. We live in the country and no matter how hard we try, there’s always grit and small pebbles on the floor. Extreme durability and scratch resistance. 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. We kept our floors covered everywhere. Bona Traffic HD provides a surface of virtually invisible protection. It is a 'proof is in the pudding' concept. Bona Traffic Satin HD (3 coats) was used. Rugs and runners are a good idea too. Many refinishers want to use 2 coats of finish. I specifically check heavy traffic areas (shoes with taps on them, think of nails) and around the bar stool area against reflective sunlight. 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. Wish I had known that before! 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. 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. c<3~m���
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Should they do a screen and coat and add a 3rd coat of Traffic HD? My concern is if the floors look this bad after a few weeks with the dog being home what will happen in a few months? Significantly outperforms all urethane finishes, including Bona Traffic, in durability at 24 hours. There are a few items you may want to buy ahead of time to help out (e.g. Why? 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. You could use this approach with fresh Traffic, but since it has a short shelf and pot life, you probably won’t have any left. To check intercoat adhesion, apply a coat of Bona Traffic HD to a pre-prepared area. and collect scratches until you no longer have that dog. Anytime you want to move something, you will need to lift it. I'm sorry you did not know that before you moved back in. Yes, it is tougher than even the highest quality oil-based finish. I want that golden retriever! And then compare that to the price on your invoice. Bona Traffic HD Last updated; Save as PDF User Guide; Features and Benefits. That would be my interpretation of 'vapours'. I am happy with the HD. In addition, the floors had an odor for over 4 months. Consider these professional pointers before you lay the first plank, Know how to apply nail polish? Your dogs nails are obviously too long. Do you have photos of what it is you are dealing with? Its the DOG. It is an exceptionally scratch resistant, non-yellowing, waterborne polyurethane, very quick drying, with low odour. 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. We just got our wood floors refinished and innitially they looked great. What is the recommendation for when to move furniture and rugs back in after using Bona HD traffic? Bona Traffic HD is a 2-component water-based topcoat for surface treatment of timber floors in public areas with high traffic intensity. So long as the coating has not been BROKEN (ie. But, the new Bona Traffic HD finish is much better. Rugs and mats are great ways to protect your floors while offering an extra bit of style. Whether they happen on the FIRST day you move back in or on the last day before they are refreshed, it doesn't matter. Discover which ones at 0:30. Allow the coating to set for 3 days then scratch the treated floor surface gently with a coin. 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. I also have some design software that may help with your need. All in, this was a $26k experience and one I'm not eager to repeat. DIBt approved for low indoor emissions . Everything else requires babying for 2-4 weeks. Deep cleaning Cleaning with Bona PowerScrubber and the cleaner Bona Deep Clean Solution. Foot Traffic Considerations. Do what you can to keep his nails as short as possible. The dog was home about 2 weeks before we noticed tons of scratches. Bona Traffic HD one of the toughest and most durable lacquers available for wooden floors. If someone were to refinish it, it would take 4 trips to do it, so it’s not easy. Hardwood Floors vs Engineered Hardwood Floors. The SUPER HIGH END product is the Bona Traffic HD. The floors are not looking good, to say the least, which is a major disappointment given the hassle, etc. Is there a chance they did not mix the catalyst in the HD? It is for refinishers who like to boast they use Bona...but are too cheap to offer the HIGH END products such as Bona Traffic HD (which would have DOUBLED the cost of material). h�b```e``Jg`a`h���π ��@9���� E.j%�W0�7��@.ca+�bQ��{|��7�^�������{�&0�ܰa7������� p206�iF b0 3!�
To check intercoat adhesion, apply a coat of Bona Traffic HD to a pre-prepared area. Get a furniture crayon, touch it up and get doggy a nail trim/buff. I have requested that the floor finishers use Bona Traffic HD since they are starting from scratch anyway, in hopes that the results would be better. 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. What do you guys think would be a good way to touch up traffic HD without spending $100+ for a gallon when you only have a small amount? I like the idea of booties but don't think any dog I've ever had would wear them for long. 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. Nothing, not even Glitza, will prevent that scratching. 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. They are to be EXPECTED. When the wood matters – Bona Traffic HD®. Obviously dogs scratch the floors (nails trimmed). Bona’s Polishes cover anywhere from 350-550 sq. VOC: 150 (Max) 1Gal: 350 to 400 sq. We did our floors before moving in. 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. Bona Traffic HD comes with hardener that you mix in for even stronger durability. The original finish on the new flooring when it was installed was garbage. I have a beagle, and he is very energetic. That's how you tell which one you have. Looks like I might be spending then next 2 weeks carrying my dog downstairs :). Scratches are GOOD (the finish is doing it's job = protect the raw wood underneath)! Most likely human error. Because they are touching the floor and scratching it. Traffic HD doesn't normally need to be 'touched up'. Bona Traffic HD is a 2-component waterborne topcoat, it has been developed for surface treating wooden floors in public areas with high traffic intensity. I'm hoping the Bona rep meant the former and not the latter. I remember reading that sometimes the cleaner you've used on the floors before refinishing can affect the future adhesion of finishes. That concept may work well with laptops & printers... but WITH FLOORING, even the cheap stuff represents a sizeable investment. You can also find some of these at the end of this article. Traffic family is the top tier with HD being their top of the line finish. I just had some floors installed as well. The advantage of "dumpster diving" for cheap imported or "liquidator" type flooring is that with any luck, the consumer won't feel the "sting" too badly if/when the product fails. Get inspired by these bathroom projects that come in at less than 60 square feet, How you treat your home after a natural disaster can make all the difference in its future livability — and your own personal safety, See the wide range of ways in which homeowners are renovating their kitchens, Homeowners say goodbye to avocado-colored appliances and orange-brown cabinets and hello to a bright new way of cooking, What to Know Before Refinishing Your Floors, Contractor Tips: Smooth Moves for Hardwood Floors, What to Ask Before Choosing a Hardwood Floor, Before and After: 9 Small-Bathroom Makeovers That Wow, Before and After: 13 Dramatic Kitchen Transformations, A ‘Brady Bunch’ Kitchen Overhaul for Less Than $25,000. I am not sure that the floor finishers successfully got off all the Bona Mega HD from the treads, so I have no clue if Bona Traffic HD can go over the product.