Head to head
Bona Classic vs Bona Natural Primer
The Bona Classic is a waterborne primer for wood floors before lacquering. The Bona Natural Primer is a waterborne primer that preserves a wood floor's natural, untinted look.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bona Classic | Bona Natural Primer | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | approx. 12m2 per litre | 10-12m2 per litre per coat |
| Drying time | 2-3 hours before overcoating | 1-2 hours at 20C/60% RH |
| Pack size | 5 litre can | 5 litre can, 3 cans per box |
| Type | 1K waterborne primer | Waterborne acrylate/polyurethane primer, 30% solids |
| VOC | - | below 3% |
Sources: Bona Classic, Bona Natural Primer. 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 Natural Primer if...
Used where a customer wants a sanded floor to keep as natural a colour as possible rather than the amber tint some primers add. It is a standard add-on sale for floor sander hire shops working on light timber.
Listed by
- Floor Sander Hire, London, UK - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bona Classic and the Bona Natural Primer?
The Bona Classic is a waterborne primer for wood floors before lacquering; the Bona Natural Primer is a waterborne primer that preserves a wood floor's natural, untinted look.
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