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Bona Natural Primer – Universal Water-Based Primer

by Bona
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R 5,699.90
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Waterborne primer that gives your wooden floors a light, natural appearance

Bona Natural Primer is a specially formulated, pigmented waterborne primer designed to preserve the raw, untreated look of freshly sanded wood. Ideal for light-coloured timbers, this innovative primer gives the appearance of bare wood while still offering the performance benefits of a professional-grade lacquer system.

Whether used in one or two coats, Bona Natural Primer creates a subtle, low-toned foundation that enhances the wood's natural beauty and supports excellent adhesion for subsequent lacquer coats.

Key Features

  • Gives the look of raw, untreated wood

  • Pigmented water-based formulation

  • One- or two-coat application for desired appearance

  • Best paired with extra matt or ultra matt Bona lacquers

  • Easy application by roller or swivel head applicator

  • Fast drying – recoat in 1–2 hours

  • Low-emission – EC1PLUS certified for indoor air quality

  • Coverage: 10–12 m² per litre per coat

  • Compatible with light-coloured woods

  • Supplied in 5-litre containers

Recommended Lacquers for Best Results

To maximise the natural effect, combine Bona Natural Primer with the following extra matt or ultra matt finishes:

  • Bona Traffic HD Raw

  • Bona Traffic HD Extra Matt

  • Bona Traffic GO Extra Matt

  • Bona Mega ONE Extra Matt

Note: Bona Mega is not recommended if you are seeking a true raw wood look.

Where to Use

Perfect for:

  • Sanded, light-toned wood flooring

  • Residential and commercial projects where a minimalist, natural look is desired

  • Use only on untreated timber – not suitable for stained, oiled, or pre-finished surfaces

Application Instructions

  1. Ensure the wood is sanded to bare timber (ideally finishing with 120 grit).

  2. Shake well and filter the product before use.

  3. Apply evenly with a Bona roller or applicator, following the grain.

  4. Allow to dry for 1–2 hours.

  5. Sand between coats if applying two layers of primer.

  6. Finish with one or two coats of your selected Bona lacquer.

Important Notes

  • Must be overcoated – not a final finish

  • Avoid over-applying or exceeding two full coats in a day

  • Do not use over stains, oils, or existing finishes

  • Protect the finished surface from contact with plasticisers (e.g. furniture feet, carpet underlays)

  • Not designed to prevent wood colour changes from UV or tannin exposure

Eco Credentials & Storage

  • EC1PLUS certified – very low indoor air emissions

  • Shelf life: 12 months unopened

  • Store between 5°C and 30°C – frost sensitive

Achieve the popular "unfinished floor" look with Bona Natural Primer – the perfect base for ultra-natural, Scandinavian-inspired interiors.

Datasheets

Product Data Sheet