Can anyone speak to whether or not you can (or even should) just do three layers of the bona HD finish on raw maple or if that impacts the integrity of the floor and you need to use a seal (irrespective of stain) because it’s maple and doesn’t really take stain anyways. I’m just asking more as a matter of durability and function - does the raw wood require the seal for protection in addition to the finish???
The sealer is to prevent tannin pull (dark applicator marks) and side bonding. Bona recommends either to apply a sealer or stain and then two coats of HD over any species of wood. A third coat is only needed for high traffic areas. Residential homes do not need the extra third coat. Information is on the bottle.
Can anyone speak to whether or not you can (or even should) just do three layers of the bona HD finish on raw maple or if that impacts the integrity of the floor and you need to use a seal (irrespective of stain) because it’s maple and doesn’t really take stain anyways. I’m just asking more as a matter of durability and function - does the raw wood require the seal for protection in addition to the finish???
The sealer is to prevent tannin pull (dark applicator marks) and side bonding. Bona recommends either to apply a sealer or stain and then two coats of HD over any species of wood. A third coat is only needed for high traffic areas. Residential homes do not need the extra third coat. Information is on the bottle.