{"product_id":"bona-prime-intense-5l","title":"Bona Prime Intense 5L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBona Prime Intense — Water-Based Primer for High Tannin Timbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBona Prime Intense is a water-based polyurethane primer specifically designed for untreated timber floors — particularly species with high tannin content such as Blackbutt, Tallowwood, and other high-extractive timbers where tannin bleed is a risk. It produces a medium, rich colouration with a long open time and excellent flow for even colour distribution. Compatible with all Bona waterborne finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Use Prime Intense\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBona states that \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bona-prime-classic-ux-5l\"\u003eBona Prime Classic UX\u003c\/a\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003enot recommended for high tannin species\u003c\/strong\u003e such as Blackbutt and Tallowwood. Prime Intense is the specified primer for these species to minimise tannin bleed and appearance disturbances in the final finish. If you're coating high tannin timbers and want a consistent, clean result — this is your primer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for \u003cstrong\u003ehigh tannin timber species\u003c\/strong\u003e — Blackbutt, Tallowwood, and similar extractive species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimises tannin bleed-through into finish coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces a \u003cstrong\u003emedium, rich colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e — enhances the natural warmth of the timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong open time and excellent flow — reduces visible lap marks and uneven colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong grain locking for controlled absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all Bona waterborne finish systems — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/traffic-hd\"\u003eTraffic HD\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bona-wave-satin\"\u003eWave 2K\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/traffic-go-extra-matt\"\u003eTraffic GO\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mega-matt\"\u003eMega\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-based polyurethane primer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, rich wood tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 hours under normal conditions (20°C, 50% RH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 m² per litre per coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 coat; allow to dry fully and inter-coat abrade before applying finish coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard professional system on bare high-tannin timber:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand to a clean, uniform scratch profile (follow your grit sequence through to final refinement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 1 coat \u003cstrong\u003eBona Prime Intense\u003c\/strong\u003e — allow to dry fully, inter-coat abrasion as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 2 coats of your chosen Bona topcoat — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/traffic-hd\"\u003eTraffic HD\u003c\/a\u003e for commercial intensity, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bona-wave-satin\"\u003eWave 2K\u003c\/a\u003e for heavy residential\/light commercial, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mega-matt\"\u003eBona Mega\u003c\/a\u003e for economy finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrimer Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime Intense (this product)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium\/rich colouration, high tannin species, tannin bleed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bona-prime-classic-ux-5l\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrime Classic UX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Light\/natural colouration, standard species, recommended for Traffic HD RAW system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bona-prime-white-5l\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrime White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Whitened\/limed appearance on standard species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bona.com.au\/products\/finishes\/bona-prime-intense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBona Primers — Product Range (bona.com.au)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Prime Intense and Prime Classic UX?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bona-prime-classic-ux-5l\"\u003eClassic UX\u003c\/a\u003e produces a lighter, more natural colouration and suits standard species. Intense produces a richer tone and is the specified primer for high tannin species like Blackbutt and Tallowwood where Classic UX is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Prime Intense be used as a finish coat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — Prime Intense is a primer only. It must be overcoated with a suitable Bona waterborne topcoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it compatible with Traffic HD Raw?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor \u003ca href=\"\/products\/traffic-hd\"\u003eTraffic HD Raw\u003c\/a\u003e, Bona recommends Classic UX (not Intense) to keep the colour close to raw sanded wood. Use Intense when tannin control is the priority and a richer colour is acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Finishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/traffic-hd\"\u003eBona Traffic HD\u003c\/a\u003e — 2K commercial topcoat (Extra Matt, Silk Matt, RAW, Anti-Slip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bona-wave-satin\"\u003eBona Wave 2K\u003c\/a\u003e — 2K heavy residential \/ light commercial finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/traffic-go-extra-matt\"\u003eBona Traffic GO\u003c\/a\u003e — 1K easy-apply finish, fast return-to-service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mega-matt\"\u003eBona Mega\u003c\/a\u003e — 1K commercial\/residential waterborne finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226346315989,"sku":null,"price":152.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8861\/5893\/files\/prime-intense-1.png?v=1771848254","url":"https:\/\/vf-sand-aid.myshopify.com\/products\/bona-prime-intense-5l","provider":"Sand-Aid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}