Ever since “greige” became a big trend, people have been trying to lighten up their homes. NordicSeal is an easy to use water-based sealer from Bona which you can use it to achieve this popular whitewashed look. This two-toned look is great for kitchens, beach houses, and anywhere else you would like to achieve a light, airy feel.
NordicSeal helps to reduce any reactions with tannins. It also helps with side bonding, has good penetration, and allows you to build your top coats with integrity. It seals the wood while pigmenting it, and allows your finish to sit nicely on top.
It’s Important to keep a wet edge when applying NordicSeal––use a roller or t-bar. It only takes about two to three hours to dry.
Stop/start marks and turn marks will show because of the pigmentation in the sealer, so make sure to feather them out.
You’ll want to put down two coats of Bona NordicSeal. For the second coat, follow the same process as the first.
Then, quickly buff down the coats to remove any grain raise––make sure not to remove too much of the pigmentation from the sealer.
You just want to get it smooth and ready for a top coat and then apply your water-based finish as normal.
Since NordicSeal is water-based, it’s virtually odorless. In fact, NordicSeal is GREENGUARD Certified for Indoor Air Quality, making it a great alternative to other, more caustic options for whitewashing floors.
If you’re looking to create a whitewashed look in your hardwood floors, look no further than Bona NordicSeal to help you start the project off right. You can rely on NordicSeal for outstanding durability, a quick and easy application, and a great foundation for a whitewashed look.
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Can I get an approx. sf coverage on each gallon of either Bona Nordic Seal or Bona traffic Natural finish
Thanks Susan
Bona Nordic seal apx 500sqft and Traffic Naturale between 400-450sqft/gal
What kind of wood was used for this demonstration?
Hi Naomi,
The panel on the left is red oak, the panel on the right is white oak.
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I have applied two coats on my red oak floors of the Nordic Seal.. I would still like to see it a little more white. Is it ok to apply a third coat? will I see a difference?
Or should I buff and then apply the seal again for the third time before applying Bona traffic Naturale.
Help! I start tomorow
thanks
This is a snippet from the tech data sheet on Nordic Seal: THE BONA Nordic Seal™ SYSTEM: Apply 1-2 coats of Bona Nordic Seal and 2 coats of a Bona waterborne finish. I would stick with the two coats to avoid any issues with laps or streaking.
Would like to know how the Nordic Seal works on Pine. Am installing some interior barn doors and would like that type of finish. Thanks.
Hi Linda,
Thanks for your question! Bona Nordic will work just fine on Pine. This is a floor finish so would be best to apply with the door flat as opposed to hung vertical when coating.
Does Bona Nordic Seal mimic unfinished oak better than Bona Natural Seal? I have noticed from pictures that Bona Natural Seal seems to impart a slight yellowing still.
Thanks,
Hi Logan,
The Bona Natural Seal with Bona Traffic Naturale will be the best for an “unfinished oak” appearance.
Wondering how to ‘laquer’ the floor after treating with Nordic Tone, whilst maintaining whitewash effect … Would Bona Craft Oil Frost do the job? Thanks!
Hi Ross,
I believe Nordic tone is a product available in Europe. I would not have an answer currently. Best to call Bona Kemi for that advice.
Hello. I have Brazilian cherry solid wood floors. I would like to get a white washed look. I’m looking to remove the red. What procedure/#of coats/sealer do you recommend? I was thinking 2 coats (or 3?) of Nordic desks plus 2 coats of bona HD? Thoughts? Thx!
Hi Carmen,
To be honest I do not know of a product that could hide the red that naturally occurs in Bz. Cherry. If Using Nordic seal, I believe the red will work its way through the finishes.
Thanks,
Joe Glavin
I’ve been reading that you should do NordicSeal first and then TrafficHD. Is this really necessary or would two coats of this be good enough?
How much should I plan to get for 1,000sf?
Hi there,
The spread rate for Nordic Seal is 400- 500 sq ft per gallon. We would get 3 gallons per coat. Nordic Seal is used on maple. Nordic Seal has pigment in it so you need to be consistent when applying it. Uneven coverage can cause blotchiness or color variance. Two coats of Nordic seal are used most times to give the best uniformity.
For a natural but minimalist look (not too white), would you recommend the Nordic or Natural seal? Planning to use the Bona Naturale on top. Thanks!
Hi Jane,
Bona Natural Seal with Bona Naturale as top coat would be exactly what we would recommend.
For a natural unfinished look, would you apply 1 or 2 coats of the Natural Traffic finish?
Hi May,
2 Coats of Bona Traffic Naturale are recommended at 400-500 sq ft / gallon spread rate to provide the dry film thickness need for great protection.
Hi,
Are there any special tips or instructions if I want to use this on a rift sawn white oak kitchen island? Do I have to do something different for cabinet/furniture?
Hi Rita,
You should be fine applying the Bona Nordic Seal to a WO Rift Kitchen Island. We would recommend following the specifications written here: https://www.cityfloorsupply.com/Customer/ciflsu/specpages/Bona-NordicSeal-Data-Sheet.pdf
Can red oak be bleached, to remove the red undertones, before nordicseal is applied? Or would you not recommend that?
Also our floor guy told us not to go with whitewash because we are sanding down from a darker color and want a whitewashed/ Scandinavian look but he said that the parts where the stain has darkened in areas or got deep into cracks will look almost black with a whitewash? Is this true?
Appreciate any advice you can provide.
Hi Sapna,
Red Oak can be “bleached” the product floor mechanics use will take the “pink” patina out of the Red Oak. I would be sure to neutralize the treatment before sealing with anything. Going from dark to white your contractor is not wrong. The seams of the flooring can have dark pretty deep.
Hi. I am wondering how your would use this product on a Black Ash floor. Would you have a pic of what it would look like? Is this product available in North America?