Modern wood flooring surface treatments come in a variety of types, the most popular being lacquer (normally polyurethane) followed by oil and hardwax finishes. More often than not, what goes underneath is equally important and there are several issues which need to be considered when selecting a suitable combination of products to ensure that the result is hard-wearing, looks good and is cost-effective.

Do you need a primer? If the floor is sanded to bare wood and a water-based seal will be used for the top coats – then the answer is yes. Junckers WB Primer is specially formulated to stop the top coats of lacquer from bonding the floorboards together. That way the floor can move naturally with the seasons and large gaps can be avoided.

As it is the first coat applied to the bare wood, the choice of primer will often determine the final colour of the floor. Generally, water-based primers like Junckers WB Primer will bring out lighter colours in the timber. Choose WB Primer Clear to enhance the natural tones of the timber or to add a lighter touch, use WB Primer Nordic or WB Primer White. As coloured primers, both are slightly transparent and helps to emphasise the natural grain structure of the wood.

A fast-drying, water-based primer, WB Primer is recommended for use on untreated or machine sanded wooden floors in commercial, residential or sports areas. Once dried, follow with protective coats with one of Junckers’ water-based floor lacquers.

For tropical timbers, oily woods and dark coloured patterned floors e.g. herringbone, best results will be achieved by using Junckers’ solvent based primer, SB Primer. 

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