RENOVATE, DON'T REPLACE

Enjoy the reward of walking across a stunning wood floor that you
have renovated.

How to treat a wood floor

Learn the correct methods for treating your wood floor with either varnish, oil, or hard wax oil.

How to varnish a wood floor

Discover how varnish offers exceptional wear resistance and easy maintenance while enhancing natural beauty with primer and topcoat techniques.

How to oil a wood floor

Learn how oil penetrates wood flooring for natural wear and protection while mastering thin-layer applications and maintenance for lasting elegance.

How to wax a wood
floor

The perfect blend of beauty and protection, hard wax oil enhances warm wood tones and shields against wear and moisture. Follow our guide for stunning results.

Expertise you can trust

Preferred by professional flooring contractors, Bona brings over 100 years of knowledge to your DIY wood floor refinish. Our advice and tailored solutions make floor care both accessible and exceptional.

Deciding which wood floor treatment to use

Understanding your options is key to achieving the ideal wood floor surface. Here's a quick guide to help you understand which treatment suits you best.

Wood Floor Varnish

Provides a protective surface film, available in multiple sheens, and offers excellent resistance to water and UV light. Ideal for high-traffic areas. Ideal for high-traffic areas and where easy maintenance is a priority.

Wood Floor Oil

Offers a natural appearance, enhances wood grain, and allows spot repairs. Perfect for those seeking a breathable, spot-repairable finish while being prepared to maintain the surface regularly.

Wood Floor Hard Wax Oil

Combines the benefits of oil and wax, offering a durable and natural finish. Gives nearly a similar impression to that of an oiled floor but offers a higher resistance to water, making the surface much easier to care for.

Discover Bona Home's complete DIY product range

Dive into the world of wood floor renovation with Bona Home's comprehensive DIY collection. Our expertly designed system caters to your needs, providing the products and tools to smoothly transform your floors. Uncover the possibilities and bring your creative vision to life.

Renovate, don't replace!

Since our inception, Bona has valued the resource-saving advantages of properly maintaining and renovating wood floors. The environmental benefits of renovation over replacement are evident, yet few studies have quantified and verified these positive impacts—until now. Discover how we worked with the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute to uncover the hard facts.

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