Bona Traffic, the toughest Bona lacquer for wooden floors, was specified to recoat the original oak ‘endgrain floor’ which runs throughout the foyer level at London’s iconic Barbican Centre.
Bona Traffic, the toughest Bona lacquer for wooden floors, was specified to recoat the original oak ‘endgrain floor’ which runs throughout the foyer level at London’s iconic Barbican Centre.
The work was carried out by Ilford based contractors, CV Leech Ltd., over a period of six weeks, with the team often working during the night to avoid foot traffic, and to ensure each section was completed on schedule.
Gary Goodman, Building Surveyor at the Barbican, specified Bona Traffic Silkmatt for the surface as he was aware that Bona lacquers had been used successfully to coat the floor when it was originally installed and for subsequent recoatings since.
Bona’s technical team advised Traffic was the most appropriate lacquer in view of the very high levels of foot traffic. Traffic is a VOC 2010 compliant, 100% polyurethane lacquer available in Silkmatt and ‘IP’ versions. IP should be chosen when a totally matt finish is required. Both versions require a very simple level of maintenance.
Following sanding to a smooth 120 grit finish, one coat of Bona Prime was applied before four coats of Bona Traffic. This is a typical specification for refinishing a wooden floor in such a busy public area.
Before sanding and refinishing the floor, the surface had become dark and the lacquer film was very worn in places. Since completion of the work, the original ‘bright’ appearance of this large and very unusual wooden floor has been restored.
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