BonaTech MEGA Brand Floor Finish

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DESCRIPTION:

MEGA is the revolutionary, oxygen-crosslinking, waterborne wood floor finish for use on heavy-traffic interior residential and commercial floors. MEGA's unique OCP (Oxygen-Crosslinking Polyurethane) formula used the oxygen in the air as the crosslinker. MEGA was developed utilizing “BonaTech,” Bona's advanced technology waterborne manufacturing process. MEGA is the world's leading waterborne finish, providing exceptional durability, beauty and value.

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FEATURES:

• Oxygen-crosslinking, 100% polyurethane waterborne formula with extraordinary performance, ease of application and durability
• No limited pot life and no wasted finish
• Natural wood color enhances the beauty of the wood
• Exceptional build and clarity
• Excellent flow and leveling
• Available in gloss, semi-gloss or satin
• VOC compliant - VOC does not exceed 250 grams per liter
• Fast drying - Approximately 2-3 hours
• Nonflammable an virtually odorless
• Water clean-up
• Test results from independent Taber Abraser testing and the ongoing Colorado State University real-life durability test demonstrate that MEGA outperforms all other competitors' waterborne and oil-modified finishes.

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RECOMMENDED USES:

• Heavy traffic residential - kitchens, entry ways, family rooms, homes with pets, children and heavy foot traffic
• Commercial - restaurants, offices, retail stores, museums and hotels
• Institutional applications - hospitals, nursing homes, and schools

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

BONATECH MEGAis a 100% polyurethane, waterborne wood floor finish formulated for both heavy-trafffic, commercial and residential use. The unique OCP (Oxygen-Crosslinking Polyurethane) formula eliminates the need of a separate crosslinker. BONATECH MEGA is the Environmental Choice. The Environmental Choice Seal is a registered trademark of BonaKemi USA, Inc., and represents a waterbased formula which meets or exceeds all state and federal clean air quality standards. Available in Gloss, Semi-Gloss or Satin. Nonflammable.

NOTE: BONATECH MEGA finish will appear slightly yellow on white, bleached or pastel floors. Always prepare a sample or test area to determine actual appearance. For a colorless finish on these types of floors, use Bona Pacific Strong or BonaTech Traffic™ brand floor finish.

Use directly from container. Do not thin. Non-photochemically reactive (not an ozone precursor). KEEP FROM FREEZING.

PREPARATION: ABRADE AND RECOAT OLD FLOORS
1. Be sure floor is free from wax or oily residue. 2. Clean floor thoroughly with Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner. 3. Abrade with Bona Conditioning Pad. 4. Vacuum thoroughly. 5. Tack with slightly water-dampened cloth. 6. Apply finish (see finish directions).

NOTE: BONATECH MEGA Brand Floor Finish will adhere to most stains and finishes after proper preparation and dry times. ALWAYS PREPARE A SAMPLE OR TEST AREA TO DETERMINE COMPATIBILITY.

SANDING AND FINISHING NEW FLOORS 1. Sand floor using NOFMA-accepted methods. 2. For a neutral or stained floor, make your final cut with 80-grit paper and screen with 80-100-grit screen. Apply BONA WOODLINE DS-STAIN. For an unstained, natural floor, make your final cut with 100-grit paper and screen to 150 grit. This burnishing will reduce the amount of grain raise. 3. Vacuum thoroughly. 4. Tack with slightly water-dampened cloth. 5. Apply sealer and finish system (see finish directions).

THE BONATECH MEGA SYSTEM IS A 3-COAT SYSTEM:

• 1 coat of BONA PACIFIC HIGH BUILD SEALER - THE USE OF HIGH BUILD SEALER MINIMIZES THE POSSIBILITY OF SIDEBONDING.
• 2 coats of BONATECH MEGA Brand Floor Finish - Adding a third coat of finish is recommended in high traffic commercial and residential areas.

NOTE: Use a clean applicator for sealer and a separate clean applicator for finish.

INTERCOAT ABRASION: Abrading between finish coats is not necessary for adhesion unless it has been more than 48 hours since the previous coat has been applied.. However, for smoothest results, abrade the sealer coat with a Bona Conditioning Pad and 2 Delta Sheets to eliminate any grain raise. The Delta Sheets are to be used for abrading Pacific High Build only. Abrade prior to the final finish coat with just the Bona Conditioning Pad. Always vacuum and tack with a slightly water-dampened cloth thoroughly after buffing.

FINISHING: SHAKE OR STIR WELL BEFORE USING. 1. Pour a 4" wide line of BONATECH MEGA along the starting wall. Go with the grain of the wood. 2. Using a clean, pre-dampened applicator, draw the applicator forward, with the grain of the wood, moving the finish toward the opposite wall. By holding the applicator at a "snowplow" angle, it maintains a wet edge at all times. 3. At the end of each run, turn the applicator toward you and pad out the applicator parallel to the wet edge. 4. Feather out all turns. If pushed too hard or too fast, drips will fly off the applicator. 5. Missed areas can be touched up if seen right away. 6. To prevent lapping and dry marks, be sure you are using the recommended coverage of 500-600 sq. ft per gallon. Be careful not to spread BONATECH MEGA too thin. 7. Allow your first coat to dry 2-3 hours. For smoothest results, before applying final coat, buff with a Bona Conditioning Pad. Vacuum and tack thoroughly before applying final coat. Allow final coat to dry at least 48 hours before use.

CURING: The curing process takes approximately 7 days. Do not replace area rugs until the floor has fully cured. The floor may be walked on after 24 hours, but the floor is susceptible to scuffing or marring prior to completion of the curing time. Cleaning with water or detergent is not allowed during the first week.

CLEAN-UP: Tools should be cleaned with water and stored in the Bona Applicator Storage Canister.

MAINTENANCE: Put walk-off mats at all entrance doorways to keep out excessive dirt and grit. Sweep or vacuum daily and damp wipe as needed with BONA Swedish Formula Hardwood Floor Cleaner. The floor may be periodically spray-buffed with cleaner and a white polishing pad to clean larger areas.

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SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL DATA:
Physical Characteristics:
Ingredients - Gloss: Water, polyurethane resin, N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone, Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether.
Satin and Semi-Gloss: Water, polyurethane resin, N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone, Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, and flattening agent.
Color - Milky white (wet)
Stability - 1 year shelf life
Density - 8.75 Ibs./gallon (1.05 S.G.)
Odor - Non-offending
Solids - 32.5%
Gloss Level - (60°) >90 for gloss, 55 for semi-gloss, 40 for satin
pH - 7.9
Viscosity - (#4 Ford cup @ 25° C) 21 seconds
VOC Compliant - Does not exceed 250 grams per liter (2.1 Ibs. per gallon VOC)

Application Characteristics:
Clarity - Clear when dry
Leveling - Excellent
Flash Point - >200° F
Drying Time - 2 - 3 hours
Maximum Cure - 100% after one week
Coverage - 500-600 square feet per gallon
Defoaming - Excellent
Percent Cured After 24 Hours - 70%
Application Tools - Bona Brush, flocked foam Bona Swivel Head Floor Coater, Bona Swedish Roller
Packaging - 1 gallon plastic bottle