DESCRIPTION BONA TRAFFIC ™

SPECIFICATIONS FOR BONA TRAFFIC™ :

Physical Characteristics:
Ingredients - Water, polymeric resin, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonylpolyethylene glycol ether, and defoaming and leveling agents.
Color - Milky white (wet) Gloss Level (60°) - 15-20 for Commercial Satin pH - 7.9 40-45 for Commercial Semi-Gloss Solids - 34% (with hardener) Odor - Non-offending, slight ammonia
Viscosity - (#4 Ford cup @ 25º C) 16-18 seconds Flash Point - N/A Viscosity with Hardener - (#4 Ford cup @ 25º C) 20-22 seconds Stability - 1 year shelf life in unopened container Density - 8.70 lbs./gallon (1.04 S.G.) Packaging - 1-gallon plastic bottle
VOC Compliant - Does not exceed 180 grams per liter (1.5 lbs. per gallon VOC) Application Characteristics:
Clarity - Clear when dry Coverage - 350-400 square feet per gallon
Leveling - Excellent Percent Cured After 24 Hours - 75%, 72 hours - 90%
Defoaming - Excellent Maximum Cure - 100% after 1 week
Drying Time - 2-3 hours
Application Tools - Bona® Brush, flocked foam Bona® Swivel Head Floor Coater, Bona® Swedish Roller Pot Life - THE FINISH/HARDENER MIXTURE MUST BE USED WITHIN 4 HOURS AFTER IT IS MIXED. Product properties are diminished after 4 hours. The finish and hardener can only be mixed one time.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

BEFORE USING, READ ALL DIRECTIONS AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET #80307 FOR THIS PRODUCT AND #80320 FOR TRAFFIC HARDENER. For trained experienced professional use only. BONA TRAFFIC® is part of the Bona Environmental Choice System™ which represents products and systems for each step of the hardwood floor finishing process. These products meet or exceed all state and federal clean air quality standards and reflect our commitment to personal health, indoor air quality and the environment. Nonflammable. Available in Commercial Satin and Commercial Semi-Gloss. Do not thin. Call BonaKemi USA, Inc. before using for technical advice if needed (800) 872-5515. KEEP FROM FREEZING.
RECOATING EXISTING FLOORS 1. Be sure floor is free from wax or oily residue. 2. Use Bona Prep™ system (see label for directions). 3. Apply 1-2 coats of Bona Traffic® (see finish directions). NOTE: TRAFFIC will adhere to most stains and finishes after proper preparation and dry times. Stain, sealer and finish results may vary widely depending on the wood species, especially on oily and resinous “exotics”. ALWAYS PREPARE A SAMPLE OR TEST AREA TO DETERMINE COMPATIBILITY AND DESIRED RESULTS.
If Recoating a Factory Prefinished Floor, use the Bona Prep™ system. Follow the label instructions for Bona Prep™, using only Bona Traffic® or Bona Strong™ finishes. Delamination can occur if the Bona Prep™ process is not followed and the floor has not been tested for compatibility.
SANDING AND FINISHING NEW FLOORS 1. Sand and prepare floor using NOFMA-accepted methods. 2. For a stained floor, make your final cut with 80-grit paper and screen with 80 - 100-grit screen. Apply Bona® DriFast™ Stain. For an unstained floor, make your final cut with 80 - 100-grit paper and disc/screen to 120 - 150 grit. This burnishing will reduce the amount of grain raise. 3. Use Tampico Brush on buffer and vacuum thoroughly. 4. Tack with a dry Bona® microfiber mop or cloth. 5. If the floor is to be stained, DO NOT USE SEALER. Apply 2 coats of Traffic over thoroughly dried stain. For an unstained floor, apply Bonaseal® and then Traffic (see finish directions).
THE TRAFFIC SYSTEM IS A 3-COAT SYSTEM: 1 coat of Bonaseal® (unstained floors only); and 2 coats of TRAFFIC finish. Adding a third coat of finish is recommended in heavy-traffic commercial areas.
NOTE: Use a clean applicator for sealer and a separate clean applicator for finish.
INTERCOAT ABRASION: Abrading between waterbased sealer and finish coats is not necessary for adhesion unless it has been more than 48 hours since the previous coat was applied. Abrade solvent-based sealer with a Bona Conditioning Pad before applying finish coats. For smoothest results, abrade all sealer coats with a Bona Conditioning Pad and 1-2 Delta Sheets to eliminate excess grain raise. Abrade prior to the final finish coat with just the Bona® Conditioning Pad. Always vacuum and tack thoroughly with a slightly water-dampened Bona® microfiber mop or cloth after abrading. FINISHING: SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING. 1. Shake Traffic finish (Part A) well for 30 seconds prior to adding Traffic Hardener (Part B). Mix 1 part Hardener to 10 parts Traffic finish. DO NOT ADD WATER TO HARDENER. One 12.8 oz. bottle of Hardener will activate 1 gallon of finish. To mix finish amounts of less than one gallon, use the 1:10 ratio and the calibrated marks on the side of the jug or use the 1 quart Traffic Mix Bottle. Immediately shake mixture vigorously for 30-45 seconds and then let sit for 5-10 minutes before applying. 2. Pour a 6"-8" wide line of the finish along the starting wall. Go with the grain of the wood. 3. Using a clean, pre-dampened applicator, draw the applicator forward, with the grain of the wood, moving the finish toward the opposite wall. Holding the applicator at a “snowplow” angle will maintain a wet edge at all times. (Maintain at least a 3" wide wet edge at all times to ensure proper coverage rate.) 4. At the end of each run, turn the applicator toward you and pad out the applicator parallel to the wet edge. 5. Feather out all turns. If pushed too hard or too fast, drips will fly off the applicator. 6. Missed areas can be touched up if seen right away. 7. TO PREVENT LAPPING AND DRY MARKS, BE SURE YOU ARE USING THE RECOMMENDED COVERAGE OF 350-400 SQ. FT. PER GALLON. DO NOT SPREAD TOO THIN. 8. Allow your first coat to dry 2-3 hours. High humidity and/or low temperature conditions will extend the dry time while increased ventilation and airflow will reduce dry time (recommended conditions of 65-80°F/40-60% relative humidity). Always vacuum and tack thoroughly with a slightly water-dampened Bona® microfiber mop or cloth after abrading. Allow final coat to dry at least 48 hours before use.
CURING: The curing process takes approximately 7 days (75% cured after 1 day, 90% after 3 days). Do not replace area rugs until the floor has fully cured. The floor may be walked on after 24 hours, but the floor is susceptible to scuffing or marring prior to completion of the curing time. Do not use cleaner during this 7 day curing time. Use only a dry Bona® microfiber mop or cloth for cleaning during the first week.
CLEAN-UP: Tools should be cleaned with water and stored in the Bona® Applicator Storage Canister.
MAINTENANCE: Put walk-off mats at all entrance doorways to keep out excessive dirt and grit. Sweep or vacuum daily and damp wipe as needed with Bona® Swedish Formula® Hardwood Floor Cleaner.
CAUTION! Do not recap finish/hardener mixture after 4 hours to avoid pressure build-up. Allow mixture to completely harden before disposing of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Decontaminate empty hardener (Part B) bottle prior to disposal by adding water to the one-quart line. Recap. Shake vigorously. Dispose of.