Head to head
Bona Classic vs Bona Mega
The Bona Classic is a waterborne primer for wood floors before lacquering. The Bona Mega is a waterborne wood floor finish.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bona Classic | Bona Mega | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | approx. 12m2 per litre | 500-600 square feet per gallon |
| Drying time | 2-3 hours before overcoating | approximately 2-3 hours |
| Type | 1K waterborne primer | oxygen-crosslinking, 100% polyurethane waterborne formula |
| Pack size | 5 litre can | - |
| VOC content | - | 150g/L |
| Full cure | - | 100% after 1 week |
Sources: Bona Classic, Bona Mega. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Classic if...
A quick-drying primer applied to a sanded wood floor before the final lacquer coats go on. Floor sanding hire shops sell it alongside their sanders as the standard first step in a re-finishing job.
Listed by
- Floor Sander Hire, London, UK - London
Buy or hire the Mega if...
A widely used waterborne lacquer for sanded wood floors, applied by flooring contractors with a T-bar coater or roller. Valued for drying fast enough to recoat the same day while still curing to a durable, low-odour finish.
Listed by
- Floor Sander Hire, London, UK - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bona Classic and the Bona Mega?
The Bona Classic is a waterborne primer for wood floors before lacquering; the Bona Mega is a waterborne wood floor finish.
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