Bring a lacquered floor back — no sanding, no recoat
Bona Polish Matt is a ready-to-use, waterborne maintenance coating for lacquered, sealed and varnished timber floors. It fills the fine scratches that dull a floor over time and lays a fresh matt wear layer over the top — one built to take the daily traffic so the floor’s own finish stays sound underneath. Tough enough for a busy home or a shop floor, and it also suits laminate, vinyl, lino and ceramic tiles.
Product and performance detail: Bona Technical Data Sheet (09-2022).
Volume
1 litre
Sheen
Matt
For
Lacquered & sealed floors
Coverage
~50 m² / litre
Dilution
None — ready to use
Dry time
~1 hr to light traffic
Not for oiled or waxed floors
Bona Polish is made for lacquered, sealed and varnished floors. On a waxed or oiled floor the surface residues stop it bonding, so it won’t hold. If you’re not certain what finish your floor has, always test on a small, out-of-the-way patch and let it dry before doing the whole floor.
Protects the floor you live on
A fresh wear layer takes the daily traffic, so your floor’s finish doesn’t
Scuffs, grit and foot traffic land on the polish, not on the lacquer underneath. When it eventually wears, you refresh the polish — not the whole floor.
Micro-scratches in the lacquer scatter the light and read as a tired, worn patch. The polish flows into them and levels the surface, then cures to a fresh matt wear layer over the top.
Bona Polish — a fresh matt wear layer that fills the fine scratches
The lacquer — your floor’s own sealed or varnished finish
The timber — the boards underneath
Source: Bona Technical Data Sheet (09-2022).
Coverage
50m² per litre
A little goes a long way
One litre lays a single coat over up to fifty square metres. Most rooms take far less, so a bottle sees you through more than one refresh.
Fast drying
~1hour to light traffic
Ready to use, back in the room fast
Straight from the bottle, no diluting. Light foot traffic after about an hour, a second coat after two if you want more depth, furniture and rugs the next day.
A matt finish
A soft, natural matt look — no plastic shine
Vienna Woods · Patina Ochre engineered oak, a UV-lacquered floor
Bona certification
GREENGUARD certified for low chemical emissions
Bona states that Bona Polish is GREENGUARD certified (UL 2818) for low chemical emissions indoors. This is Bona’s own third-party certification, shown here as manufacturer information — ask us for the current certificate.
How to use
Prep, apply, then let it cure
Clean the floor properly first. Sweep or vacuum up loose dirt and grit, then wet-clean the whole floor with Bona Cleaner and let it dry. Anything left on the floor gets sealed in permanently, so don’t skip this.
Shake the bottle well. Pour a wavy line, about 3 to 4 cm wide, over roughly three square metres at a time.
Spread it straight away with a flat Bona applicator pad, working with the grain in a thin, even coat. Keep the pad flat and go wall to wall — don’t lift it mid-stroke or you’ll trap bubbles.
Leave any area that has started to dry alone. Going back over it causes streaks, and rushing the next coat can lift the one below.
Let it dry about an hour before light foot traffic. Add a second coat after two hours if you want more depth. Rugs and furniture back the next day; hold off full wet-cleaning for three days.
Timings are for 20°C and 60% humidity — a cold or humid room dries slower. Full guidance is on the technical data sheet below.
Video: Bona — how to apply Bona Wood Floor Polish (Matt).
Aftercare
Keeping it looking its best
Do
Clean day to day with Bona Cleaner.
Wring the mop well — damp, never flooded.
Re-coat when the polish looks worn, not the whole floor.
Don’t
Use it on oiled or waxed floors — it won’t bond.
Reach for strongly alkaline cleaners; they strip the polish off.
Skip the test patch if you’re unsure of the finish.
Store between 5 and 25°C, out of direct sun. Unopened, the matt polish keeps for about a year.
Complete the system
The three parts of caring for a lacquered floor
Clean it first, keep it clean afterwards, and apply evenly. Bona Polish is one part of a simple routine.
Clean
Bona Wood Floor Cleaner 2.5L
Prep the floor before you polish, then for everyday care.
Bona classifies this product as not hazardous, with no signal word required. Keep out of reach of children and avoid contact with the eyes — rinse with water if it gets in. Contains 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol (under 5%). Full details are on the safety data sheet above.
✔ Durable Protection – Reinforced with polyurethane for long-lasting wear resistance on varnished wood floors.
✔ Scuff & Scratch Resistant – Protects against everyday marks, keeping floors looking fresh for longer.
✔ Easy Application – Ready-to-use formula; apply with a Bona Microfiber Applicator Pad for an even finish.
✔ Low-Sheen Matt Finish – Enhances the natural beauty of timber floors without a glossy shine.
✔ Fast Drying – Dries in approximately 1 hour, with an option for a second coat after 2 hours.
✔ Safe & Eco-Friendly – Waterborne formula with low VOCs, safe for homes with kids and pets.
✔ Ideal for Residential & Commercial Use – Suitable for high-traffic areas needing durable floor protection.
✔ Not for Oiled or Waxed Floors – Designed specifically for lacquered and pre-finished wood flooring.
