Achieving Custom Hardwood Floor Colors with Wood Floor Oil
Learn how to use Bona Craft Oil 2K to create custom colors on hardwood floors.
Achieving Custom Hardwood Floor Colors with Wood Floor Oil
Learn how to use Bona Craft Oil 2K to create custom colors on hardwood floors.
Where hardwood floor color meets creativity
Bona Craft Oil® 2K has all the benefits of a natural oil finish plus the performance you expect from Bona. The extended open time and rapid initial cure of Bona Craft Oil® 2K make it easier to work with, and allows for light use in just 8 hours. The unsurpassed viscosity penetrates deep into the hardwood floor in truly just one coat, resulting in increased wear resistance and an organic looking floor with a rich patina. Blend or apply two colors for a custom look, plus further protect a homeowner’s investment by over-coating with any finish in the Bona Traffic HD® family. Read on to get a step-by-step overview of the process.
Bona Craft Oil 2K Base Colors
SAND
Gentle complements of warm brown and cool pearl invite a sense of ease.
PEBBLE
A light, blissful brown with easy shades of grey.
AIR
An earthly essential for a comfortable space.
FROST
A pleasing neutral with hints of warm white.
ASH
Light and cool. Enhances deep grain with hints of stone and sky.
NEUTRAL
Widely appealing, fresh and clean.
CLAY
Medium brown that enriches darker grain patterns.
CHARCOAL
The darkest color for urban sophistication.
Bona Craft Oil 2K Blend Colors (1:1 Ratio Blend)
NEUTRAL / FROST
NEUTRAL / ASH
SAND / PEBBLE
ASH / CLAY
ASH / FROST
CHARCOAL / AIR
Waterpopped 1:3 Blend Ratio
Bona Craft Oil 2K Accent Colors (1 Coat of Each)
AIR / FROST
CLAY / PEBBLE
CHARCOAL / ASH
Wirebrushed & Waterpopped
CHARCOAL / FROST
Wirebrushed & Waterpopped
CLAY / ASH
Wirebrushed
CLAY / FROST
Wirebrushed & Waterpopped
CHARCOAL / SAND
Waterpopped
How to stain a hardwood floor with Bona Craft Oil 2K
The Bona System® provides an easy-to-follow, three-phase process. First, we have the design phase, for planning the look and feel of your wood floor oil finish; next is the wood floor preparation phase, which may include wire brushing; and finally the actual application of Bona Craft Oil 2K.
To learn the complete wood floor oil staining process, follow along with our step-by-step Bona Craft Oil 2K video guides below.
PHASE 1
Design Methods
When mixing Craft Oil colors, you may choose from the Bona Craft Oil Blend Combinations, or select your own. This video explains everything from mixing colors to application methods, dry times, and more.
Bona Craft Oil 2K
Bona Craft Oil 2K is a two-component natural penetrating oil with short dry times and excellent wear-resistance and durability. A range of design-driven colors can be blended and used with the Bona Traffic HD family of products to create the perfect look.
Bona Traffic HD® Hardener
Bona Traffic HD Hardener is the “Part B” that should be added to a gallon of Bona Traffic HD®.
Bona Traffic HD®
Bona Traffic HD® is the world's leading waterborne hardwood floor finish; providing unsurpassed scuff, scratch and chemical resistance as well as very low VOCs.
PHASE 2
Floor surface preparation
In our Phase 2 video, Bona Craft Oil® 2K Surface Preparation, you will learn about the Bona machines and accessories that will help you create the ideal wood floor surface to prepare for Craft Oil application. Follow these simple steps and best practices.
Bona Multidisc
Bona Traffic HD Hardener is the “Part B” that should be added to a gallon of Bona Traffic HD®.
Bona Power Drive®
The Bona Power Drive® is a powerful, all-directional, versatile disc sanding system. It can be equipped with different drive plates for a wide variety of wood floor preparation, while significantly reducing edging time.
Bona Tampico Brush
The Bona Tampico Brush is a 16" soft-bristle brushing attachment for the Bona FlexiSand DCS Buffer or Bona Power Drive, used to thoroughly clean the wood grain after final sanding and screening and before staining or sealing.
PHASE 3
Application Process
In Phase 3, we’ll explain just how easy it is to apply Bona Craft Oil 2K. By planning, following the steps, and ensuring that you have all the right tools and gear ahead of time, you will set yourself up for success.
Bona Trowel
The Bona 10.5” Trowel is ideal for the proper application of all Bona Craft Oils.
Bona Cotton Cloth
Bona Cotton Cloths are absorbent, tear-resistant towels, designed for removal of both the Craft Oil® 2K and Bona DriFast® Stain using a standard 16" buffer.
How to maintain oiled hardwood floors colored with Bona Craft Oil 2K
For Craft Oil 2K treated hardwood floors, Bona provides a perfect professional maintenance system designed to safely clean and increase the protection of floors treated with natural oils. Use the following maintenance products for best results.
Bona Craft Oil 2K Soap*
Gently and safely remove dirt, grime and marks from oiled hardwood floors with Bona Craft Oil 2K Soap. This specially formulated concentrate cleans and nourishes the surface. For professional use only.
Bona Craft Oil 2K Care*
Used for the professional maintenance of oiled floors, Bona Craft Oil 2K Care is a mixture of vegetable oils that delivers superior protection, allows for greater coverage and penetrates for fast saturation.
Bona Professional Series Natural Oil Floor Cleaner Kit*
The Bona Professional Series Natural Oil Floor Cleaner Kit provides everything needed for the homeowner to properly maintain, safely clean and increase the protection of their floors treated with natural oils. Kit includes a microfiber mop, 32 oz cleaner, cleaning pad and dusting pad.
To learn more about hardwood floor finishing, check out these related articles.
Choosing a Hardwood Floor Finish and What to Consider
Flooring contractors who are installing or refinishing hardwood floors can help customers in choosing the best floor finish options for their homes.
Pro Guide to Stain Floor Color
Stain and seal wood floors quickly, beautifully and professionally with Bona DriFast® Stains, and set yourself apart from other flooring professionals.
Floor Sealer and Finish Guide
Getting the right look and protection for hardwood floors is easy with Bona sealers and finishes. Bona oil-based finishes and sealers provide the best level of protection and ease of use to create the perfect look for wood floors.