Bona IntenseSeal is a waterborne sanding sealer that gives wood a vibrant look and a deep, natural tone. It brings out the color already in the species, which makes it a good fit when you want richness without stain.
At a glance
- Coverage – 450–600 sq ft per gallon.
- System – 1–2 coats of IntenseSeal, then 2 coats of a Bona waterborne finish.
- Dry time – about 2–3 hours.
- Performance – hardens quickly for easy abrasion, reduces side bonding and minimizes tannin bleed.
- VOC – 250 g/L; 31–32% solids.
- Size – 1 gallon.
Where to use it
Bona lists it for residential wood floors, newly sanded wood floors and commercial wood floors.
How to apply
- Shake well before using. Do not thin.
- Apply with the grain using a Bona floor coater (T-bar), roller or cut-in pad, keeping a wet edge.
- Hold the coverage rate. Do not spread it too thin; uneven coverage can cause blotchiness or color variation.
- Let it dry, then apply 2 coats of a Bona waterborne finish. Use a separate clean applicator for sealer and for finish.
- Abrading between coats is not needed unless more than 48 hours have passed. For the smoothest result, abrade with Bona Conditioning Pads and 180–240 grit Bona Diamond abrasives.
Results vary with wood species, especially oily and resinous exotics. Always prepare a sample or test area first.
Which Bona sealer gives which look?
- Bona NaturalSeal – the look of unfinished wood, with a small amount of white pigment.
- Bona NordicSeal – a whitewashed, Scandinavian look, with twice the white pigment of NaturalSeal.
- Bona ClearSeal – no pigment; the natural color of the wood.
- Bona IntenseSeal – a vibrant, deep natural tone.
- Bona AmberSeal – a warm, oil-based look without the yellowing.
Finish it with
- Bona Traffic HD – two-component commercial finish
- Bona Mega ONE – one-component finish
- Bona Mega – one-component finish
- Bona Lightweight T-Bar Floor Coater and T-bar sleeves
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