Direct support
Learn from the experts at Bona on why the Bona System should be specified on projects for architects and designers.
Direct support
Learn from the experts at Bona on why the Bona System should be specified on projects for architects and designers.
Your Bona experts
Dave Darche - US
Dave Darche is the National Market Manager - Adhesives/A&D for Bona US and has been in the wood flooring industry for over 35 years. Dave offers his deep bench of expertise to the industry via “Hardwood Floor & Design”, “Commercial Installation: Fastening for the Future” and “Resilient Commercial Flooring Solutions”, CEU’s designed for Architects and Design Professionals to provide an understanding of the lifecycle of hardwood, proper installation of hardwood floors, and renewing versus replacing resilient floors. He is a National Wood Flooring Association Certified Wood Floor Inspector and serves on the National Wood Flooring Association Architect & Design Committee.
Alec Stacey - UK
Alec Stacey is an experienced Technical Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the chemicals industry. Skilled in Coatings, Construction, Account Management, Sales, and Business Development. Strong engineering professional with a Bsc Biological sciences focused on ecology and microbiology from the University of Plymouth.
Alec has worked with Bona for over 20 years delivering technical support and training to customers throughout the business. As regional Technical Manager Alec coordinates and advise on subsidiary training and addresses technical issues across Europe. Alec is responsible for creating, developing, and delivering CPD material to architects and designers and works closely with RIBA - Royal Institute of British Architects, to monitor and advise on relevant industry standards.
Frank Coppolino - US
Frank Coppolino is the Bona Commercial Specification Manager- Adhesives. Frank has been in the NYC commercial flooring market for 25 years and has spent the last decade educating architects and designers on products and installation methods. Frank has extensive knowledge of specialty flooring systems and is a member of the NWFA and MFMA.
FAQs
- What are the benefits of Bona Waterborne Finishes?
- No need to vacate the home during the finishing process
- Durable- withstands up to commerical-grade traffic
- Low odour during application
- GREENGUARD certified
- Why Bona?
- Bona prioritises responsible material selection and in-house formulation expertise to deliver consistent, high-quality performance.
- Do Bona Adhesives offer moisture protection?
- Yes, Bona Adhesives offer excellent protection against unwanted moisture intruding from concrete or wood subfloors.
- What could be the reason for poor adhesion of the lacquer?
- It could be many things. Typically, it is the result of inadequate preparation of the original surface - not abrading properly, or maybe failing to remove contaminants or previous maintenance products. Also poor and extended drying conditions can disturb the curing process of two-component products, resulting in lowered strength and adhesion.
- Can there be any disadvantage in applying additional coats of lacquer?
- Yes, but it takes quite a few. Cases of floors with 15 coats have been recorded. Due to its thickness, the film exceptionally strong, which places greater demand on adhesion to the wood. When film strength exceeds the strength of adherence, adhesion failure may occur when the floor is stressed. So, exceeding 10 coats is not recommended.
- Are waterborne finishes environmentally friendly? Can I clean the roller afterwards?
- Rather than using broad terms like “environmentally friendly,” Bona waterborne finishe sare formulated to meet strict indoor emission standards.
- Cleaning tools should always follow local waste and wastewater regulations. Before rinsing rollers or brushes, remove excess lacquer into a container for appropriate disposal. Dried lacquer may be disposed of in accordance with local waste management guidelines.
- A lacquered floor has become slippery; how can this be remedied?
- The surface could have a build-up of contaminants. A thorough deep-clean will often restore the slip-resistance. If the surface has been polished, a new layer of polish can be applied to increase slip-resistance.
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