Malibu Dreams

Built around four beautiful floor looks this style is set to inspire fans of laid back California. Read more about each look and click the how-to-guide for easy directions.

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Malibu Amber

Ideal if you're looking for a classic warm wood tone in your floor, sealed with glossy lacquer. Finish: glossy.

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Topcoating:

Mega Gloss

Complexity:

Moderate

Brushing:

Optional

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Directions	Drying time
Prepare the floor and end the sanding with grit 120.
Apply Bona Amber using a roller or other suitable applicator (approx. 8-10 m²/lit).	1-2 h
Make a light intermediate abrasion to reduce any grain raise using Bona Diamond Abrasives grit 120. Vacuum or dust wipe.
Apply another coat of Bona Amber.	1-2 h
Apply Bona Mega Gloss using a Bona Microfiber Roller 11 mm and let dry (approx. 8-10 m²/lit).	2-3 h
Apply a second coat of Bona Mega Gloss.	12-24 h

Directions

Drying time

Prepare the floor and end the sanding with grit 120.

Apply Bona Amber using a roller or other suitable applicator (approx. 8-10 m²/lit).

1-2 h

Make a light intermediate abrasion to reduce any grain raise using Bona Diamond Abrasives grit 120. Vacuum or dust wipe.

Apply another coat of Bona Amber.

1-2 h

Apply Bona Mega Gloss using a Bona Microfiber Roller 11 mm and let dry (approx. 8-10 m²/lit).

2-3 h

Apply a second coat of Bona Mega Gloss.

12-24 h

Malibu Clay

An earthy look sealed with hard wax oil for style and protection. Finish: matt

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Topcoating:

Hard Wax Oil Matt

Complexity:

Easy

Brushing:

Optional

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Directions	Drying time
Prepare the floor and end the sanding with grit 120. Vacuum carefully.
Waterpop the surface by applying a thin coat of water. A sponge or short-haired roller can be used for this. Restrain the amount of water yet make sure to wet all the wood.	12 h
Thoroughly stir the oil and apply it to the floor using a stainless-steel trowel, squeegee or white buffing pad (approx. 30 m²/lit).	15-30 min
After 15-30 minutes, buff the surface with a buffing machine equipped with a red pad.	15-30 min
Make another pass with more oil.
After another 15-30 minutes, remove surplus oil using cotton cloths. Allow to dry.
Vacuum surface and apply one coat of Bona Hard Wax Oil Matte using a Bona Microfiber Roller 5 mm (20-24 m²/lit). Allow to dry.	12-24 h

Directions

Drying time

Prepare the floor and end the sanding with grit 120. Vacuum carefully.

Waterpop the surface by applying a thin coat of water. A sponge or short-haired roller can be used for this. Restrain the amount of water yet make sure to wet all the wood.

12 h

Thoroughly stir the oil and apply it to the floor using a stainless-steel trowel, squeegee or white buffing pad (approx. 30 m²/lit).

15-30 min

After 15-30 minutes, buff the surface with a buffing machine equipped with a red pad.

15-30 min

Make another pass with more oil.

After another 15-30 minutes, remove surplus oil using cotton cloths. Allow to dry.

Vacuum surface and apply one coat of Bona Hard Wax Oil Matte using a Bona Microfiber Roller 5 mm (20-24 m²/lit). Allow to dry.

12-24 h

Malibu Natural

Natural oil and Bona Traffic Natural deliver a silky smooth feeling. Amazing to walk on and invisible to the eye. Finsih: natural matt.

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Topcoating:

Traffic Neutral

Complexity:

Moderate

Brushing:

Optional

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Directions	Drying time
Prepare the floor and end the sanding with grit 120. Vacuum carefully.
Mix the oil with hardener and apply it to the floor using a stainless-steel trowel, squeegee or red buffing pad (approx. 30 m²/lit).	15-30 min
After 15-30 minutes, buff the surface with a buffing machine equipped with a red pad. Add more oil as required.	15-30 min
After another 15-30 minutes, remove surplus oil using cotton cloths. Let surface dry.	8-12 h
Apply Bona Traffic Natural using a Bona Microfiber Roller 11 mm and let dry (approx. 8-10 m²/lit).	2-3 h
Make a light intermediate abrasion to reduce any grain raise using Bona Diamond Abrasives grit 120. Vacuum or dust wipe.
Apply a second coat of Bona Traffic Natural.	12-24 h
An additional coat of lacquer may be needed in high a areas.

Directions

Drying time

Prepare the floor and end the sanding with grit 120. Vacuum carefully.

Mix the oil with hardener and apply it to the floor using a stainless-steel trowel, squeegee or red buffing pad (approx. 30 m²/lit).

15-30 min

After 15-30 minutes, buff the surface with a buffing machine equipped with a red pad. Add more oil as required.

15-30 min

After another 15-30 minutes, remove surplus oil using cotton cloths. Let surface dry.

8-12 h

Apply Bona Traffic Natural using a Bona Microfiber Roller 11 mm and let dry (approx. 8-10 m²/lit).

2-3 h

Make a light intermediate abrasion to reduce any grain raise using Bona Diamond Abrasives grit 120. Vacuum or dust wipe.

Apply a second coat of Bona Traffic Natural.

12-24 h

An additional coat of lacquer may be needed in high a areas.

Malibu Rock

Graphite and wood, beautifully mixed in a rustic, yet elegant, look. Finish: natural matt.

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Topcoating:

Craft Oil Graphite

Complexity:

Easy

Brushing:

Optional

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Directions	Drying time
Prepare the floor and end the sanding with grit 120. Vacuum carefully.
Waterpop the surface by applying a thin coat of water. A sponge or short-haired roller can be used for this. Restrain the amount of water yet make sure to wet all the wood.	12 h
Thoroughly stir the oil and apply it to the floor using a squeegee or red buffing pad (approx. 20 m²/lit).
After 15-30 minutes, buff the surface with a buffing machine equipped with a red pad.
After another 15-30 minutes, remove surplus oil using cotton cloths.
For a flawless finish, buff a final time using a Bona Woolpad.	12-24 h

Directions

Drying time

Prepare the floor and end the sanding with grit 120. Vacuum carefully.

Waterpop the surface by applying a thin coat of water. A sponge or short-haired roller can be used for this. Restrain the amount of water yet make sure to wet all the wood.

12 h

Thoroughly stir the oil and apply it to the floor using a squeegee or red buffing pad (approx. 20 m²/lit).

After 15-30 minutes, buff the surface with a buffing machine equipped with a red pad.

After another 15-30 minutes, remove surplus oil using cotton cloths.

For a flawless finish, buff a final time using a Bona Woolpad.

12-24 h

Malibu Dreams

Malibu Amber

Malibu Clay

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Malibu Natural

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Malibu Rock

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