The 6 Best Bona finishes (2023 reviews)

If you often find yourself scrambling for convenient and suitable finish, this product is your end point. The Mega finish is superb and very resilient to wear and scrapes. It is thin and drips wet applied on individual wood pieces. It also really brings out the richness of the oak. It is easy to use, doesn't give off harsh odors, and dries fairly quickly depending on the weather.

This method saves the staining step, just sand, seal with color, and top coat. It is great with krete clear grit to make it non slippery. It is easy to maneuver and self level beautifully. It is very thin compared to other types of finish and can bubble up easily.

Why We Like This:

Application without brush strokes and roller texture can be challenging especially at higher temperatures
A lint resistant one for water based floor finishes
Product with no additives to mix, no limited pot life, and no wasted finish
Best finish for wood & cork

Bona water based Finish

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Best part: bona water based finish costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. There is no overwhelming smell with this product. It levels well, so it's really not that finicky, nowhere near as tricky as rolling smooth ceilings that have daylight glancing off them at an angle. Even where it looks like it pooled and was cloudy, the finish was clear when it finished drying. It is made by bona, it is clear and not shiny. It is suitable for re-coating already finished surfaces.

The ease of use with this finish is phenomenal. It stretches a little, but basically only enough to account for seasonal swelling (due to temperature/humidity changes), so any dent more than 1/16th of an inch is probably going to crack or tear it. It is fast drying time compared to others and it goes on easily.

Why We Like This:

Cleans up easily and does not yellow
Take no shortcuts & purchase bona application products
Lot of satisfied buyers

Bona leading waterborne Finish

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It is the world's leading waterborne finish, providing exceptional durability, beauty and value. It is the revolutionary, oxygen-crosslinking, waterborne wood floor finish for use on heavy-traffic interior residential and commercial floors. It goes on super smooth, dries within 1 hour and has an amazing matte finish. It is easy to apply and delivers a flawless finish.

The finish is ultra-matte, so the wood looks rich but essentially unsealed. It can be used on a solid pine floor and oak stairs. It is great for pets in case of accident. It says it's oxygen activated, so it is ready for a second coat in just 3-4 hours.

Why We Like This:

Finish levels out nicely and dries quickly
Easy to spread on and dries very fast
Delivers what they promise

Bona premium Finish

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Designed specifically for the unique demands of heavy-traffic commercial and residential hardwood floors, Bona Traffic's advanced formula provides the ultimate in durability, outperforming any finish in the industry. It is used to finish oak stairs and flooring. Once cured, it has a very tough, durable finish. It has a relatively short working time so it must be applied immediately.

The finish cures quickly and has only a faint smell. It is quick to apply and gives the best finish. It is the industry's premium finish for durability and beauty.

Why We Like This:

The perfect product to not darken floors
Awesome sealer and very tough and enduring protection as well
Little smell and ready to be used walked on lightly in 24 hours

Bona Finish

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The bona finish is capable of outshining several other products featured in this list in overall features for the price point.

Why We Like This:

Lot of satisfied buyers
Good brand reputation

Bona premium Finish

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate finish. The product is exactly that - it's a simple product that hits all the right notes. Designed specifically for the unique demands of heavy-traffic commercial and residential hardwood floors, Bona Traffic's advanced formula provides the ultimate in durability, outperforming any finish in the industry. The extra matte is beautiful.

Why We Like This:

Moisture cure, solvent-based, oil-modified or other waterborne finishes
Excellent adhesion, recommended for recoating “prefinished uv” hardwood flooring
Exceptional build with excellent flow and leveling
Finish goes on very easy and levels well