Bona Prep® Recoat Adhesion Conditioner – 5 Gallon

Overview
Bona Prep® is a ready-to-use, professional-grade recoat adhesion conditioner designed to clean and prepare polyurethane-finished hardwood floors—both site-finished and factory prefinished—for recoating. This 5-gallon solution removes surface contaminants, scuffs, and minor scratches, ensuring a strong bond between the existing finish and a new topcoat. It’s an essential step for flooring professionals and contractors seeking efficient, dust-free recoat preparation.

Key Benefits

• Optimizes Adhesion – Prepares surfaces to accept new finish coats without sanding to bare wood

• Deep Cleaning Formula – Removes embedded dirt, grease, scuffs, and surface-level imperfections

• Time-Saving – Eliminates the need for full sanding, reducing labor and downtime

• GREENGUARD Certified – Safe for indoor use in schools, homes, gyms, and commercial spaces

• Compatible Surfaces – Ideal for polyurethane, aluminum oxide, and ceramic-coated hardwood floors

Application Guidelines (5 Gallon Usage)
For best results, use with a Bona PowerScrubber or 175 rpm buffer.

• PowerScrubber Method

  1. Vacuum floor thoroughly.

  2. Fill PowerScrubber tank with Bona Prep (do not dilute).

  3. Scrub floor in the direction of the wood grain.

  4. Abrade with Bona MultiDisc and Diamond 240 grit discs.

  5. Vacuum and tack with Bona Microfiber Mop.

  6. Apply finish within 2 hours.

• Buffer Method

  1. Vacuum and dry tack the floor.

  2. Apply undiluted Bona Prep using a Bona Conditioning Pad.

  3. Buff in sections, following the grain.

  4. Wet tack with Bona Prep to remove residue.

  5. Abrade and remove dust as above.

  6. Finish within 2 hours.

Product Specifications

• Coverage: Up to 2,000 sq. ft. per gallon

• Dry Time: 15–20 minutes

Important Notes

• Not for use on floors treated with wax, oil, polish, or acrylic-based maintenance products

• Do not dilute or mix with other products

• Test on a small area before full use

• Bona Traffic HD® is recommended for recoating factory-finished floors

Cleanup & Storage

• Clean tools and equipment with water

• Store at room temperature—do not freeze or expose to excessive heat

This 5-gallon format is ideal for contractors working on mid-size residential or commercial jobs who demand fast, reliable adhesion without the dust and hassle of full sanding.