Bona NordicSeal is a waterborne sanding sealer that gives any wood a whitewashed, Scandinavian look. It contains twice as much white pigment as Bona NaturalSeal and is Bona's modern alternative to whitewashing with bleach.
At a glance
- Coverage – 500–600 sq ft per gallon.
- System – 1–2 coats of NordicSeal, then 2 coats of a Bona waterborne finish.
- Dry time – 2–3 hours.
- Performance – easy to abrade, with reduced potential for side bonding and tannin bleed.
- Low odor – non-flammable and virtually odorless, with water cleanup.
- VOC – 100 g/L; 32% solids.
- Size – 1 gallon (Bona item WB252618001).
Where to use it
On bare, freshly sanded wood where you want a lighter, whitewashed floor. It is not recommended over stain, and a yellowish tint may show through if it is used with oil-based products.
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.
Frequently asked questions
One coat or two?
Bona's system allows 1–2 coats of NordicSeal under 2 coats of finish. Test a sample area with one and two coats to see the level of white you want.
NordicSeal or NaturalSeal?
NordicSeal whitewashes the floor. NaturalSeal has half the white pigment and keeps the look of raw, unfinished wood.
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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