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Best Commercial Floor Lacquers for Durable & Beautiful Wood Floors
To complement the high standard of every wood floor sanding, renovation, and refinishing service delivered by our experienced team at FlooringFirst!, we carefully select and apply professional-grade finishes and lacquers from leading manufacturers. This ensures your floor receives the best protection possible while achieving the exact appearance you desire.
Commercial spaces face unique challenges. With high traffic and heavy footfall, standard domestic finishes are not enough to keep floors looking pristine. That’s why we use commercial-grade wood floor lacquers specifically engineered to withstand constant use. These advanced finishes not only elevate the look of your floor but also provide:
- Long-lasting, hard-wearing protection against wear and tear
- Improved resistance to impact, stress, and moisture damage
- Added UV protection to prevent colour fading
- A sleek, uniform appearance that lasts even in busy areas
- Easier cleaning and day-to-day maintenance
The result is a wooden floor that looks brand-new for years, even after extensive use in demanding environments. The surface remains smooth, polished, and resistant to scratches, stains, marks, and dents—making it a cost-effective investment for any commercial property.
Bona Traffic HD and Junckers HT700 Floor Lacquer are two of the most trusted solutions for commercial floor sealing. Perfect for offices, schools, educational institutions, museums, galleries, restaurants, retail spaces, public buildings, and gyms, these lacquers deliver industry-leading durability and performance.
Pro Tip: For the busiest commercial settings, pairing Bona Traffic HD with a professional maintenance plan ensures your floor remains resilient and visually stunning even under extreme use.
Bona Traffic HD
Bona Traffic HD is a waterborne, commercial-grade hardwood floor finish recognised as one of the most durable and reliable products in the flooring industry. Specifically engineered for the demands of high-traffic environments such as offices, schools, and public buildings, it also performs exceptionally well in residential settings where long-lasting protection is required.
The advanced formula of Bona Traffic HD offers superior durability and wear resistance, outperforming moisture-cure, solvent-based, oil-modified, and other waterborne finishes. This makes it the go-to choice for facilities that need both toughness and beauty without compromise.
One of its standout features is its clear, natural finish, which enhances the wood’s original colour, grain, and texture without adding an artificial “plastic” look. Available in extra-matt, matt, and satin sheens, it allows flexibility in design while still offering the strength of a premium lacquer.
Pro Tip: For maximum results, pair Bona Traffic HD with Bona Prime sealers to achieve an even stronger foundation and extend the life of your floor’s finish.
Bona Traffic Natural
Bona Traffic Natural is the ideal solution for those who want the strength of a high-performance lacquer without sacrificing the authentic look of untreated wood. Unlike traditional lacquers that can sometimes add a glossy or artificial layer, this innovative formula is designed to deliver maximum protection while maintaining the natural appearance and texture of the timber.
Perfect for commercial and public spaces exposed to heavy traffic, Bona Traffic Natural combines long-term durability with a subtle finish that enhances the wood’s natural grain. It creates the impression of a raw, oil-treated surface but with the superior resistance to scratches, wear, and surface damage that only a lacquer can provide.
The result is a wooden floor that looks and feels authentic while being fully equipped to handle the pressures of daily use in high-demand environments.
Quick Tip: Choose Bona Traffic Natural when you want the look of untreated wood but need the durability of a commercial-grade lacquer. It’s a popular option for galleries, boutiques, and offices aiming for a stylish yet natural interior design.
Junckers HT700
Junckers HT700 is a low-odour, water-based polyurethane lacquer specifically designed for sealing prefinished or untreated wooden floors in commercial environments. Known for its hard-wearing performance, it offers excellent durability against the heavy demands of public and high-traffic spaces.
When applied to untreated or freshly sanded boards, it should first be paired with Junckers WB Primer to reduce the glueing effect. The lacquer is supplied with a dedicated hardener (Junckers HT700 Floor Hardener), which must be mixed before use. As with all Junckers products, application is straightforward, and drying times are relatively quick, allowing for minimal downtime in commercial settings.
In terms of performance, Junckers HT700 is often compared directly with Bona Traffic HD. Both are regarded as industry leaders for commercial-grade finishes, offering exceptional durability, clarity, and ease of maintenance. The main difference typically comes down to price—Junckers HT700 is slightly more cost-effective, making it a popular alternative without sacrificing performance.
Pro Tip: If you’re working on a large commercial project with a tight budget, Junckers HT700 offers excellent value while delivering the same long-lasting protection as other premium lacquers.
Beyond these flagship products, both Junckers and Bona offer a diverse range of commercial-grade lacquers worth exploring. Depending on the needs of your space—whether it’s added slip resistance, ultra-matt finishes, or quick-dry solutions—there are multiple high-quality options designed to protect and enhance your floors.
Bona Mega
Bona Mega is a one-component, waterborne polyurethane lacquer designed for both domestic and commercial wood floors exposed to heavy traffic and daily wear. Thanks to its innovative oxygen crosslinking technology, Bona Mega performs like a two-component finish—delivering exceptional strength and durability—without the need for a separate hardener or catalyst. This makes it both highly effective and easy to apply.
Unlike many standard waterborne lacquers, Bona Mega offers the rich colour depth and sleek coverage usually associated with solvent-based finishes, while still maintaining the eco-friendly and low-odour benefits of a waterborne product. This balance makes it a popular choice for projects where appearance and performance are equally important.
Bona Mega is available in a wide range of sheen levels—extra-matt, matt, satin, and gloss—allowing you to achieve the exact look you want, from a natural, subtle finish to a more polished and reflective surface.
Quick Tip: Bona Mega is perfect for homeowners or businesses looking for a finish that combines ease of use, strong protection, and aesthetic flexibility—all without the hassle of mixing multiple components.
Bona Mega Natural
Bona Mega Natural combines the durability of a high-performance lacquer with the understated look of raw, untreated wood. Its unique formula enhances the natural beauty of timber without creating an artificial gloss, making it the perfect option for those who want strong protection while preserving a subtle, authentic appearance.
Like the standard Bona Mega, this is a one-component waterborne finish that is easy to apply yet delivers professional-grade results suitable for both domestic and commercial wooden floors. What sets Bona Mega Natural apart is its ability to produce a soft, natural tone—particularly effective on light wood species or floors treated with whitening primers or light stains. The result is a floor that looks natural but benefits from the long-lasting strength of a polyurethane lacquer.
Pro Tip: Choose Bona Mega Natural if you want the look of unfinished wood but the resistance to wear and traffic that only a premium lacquer can provide. It’s especially effective in modern interiors with light or whitewashed flooring.
Junckers MT500
Junckers MT500 is a water-based, low-odour lacquer designed to deliver long-lasting protection for real wood floors. Its advanced formula makes it an excellent choice for high-traffic commercial areas as well as busy homes, where durability and easy maintenance are essential.
This one-component finish provides outstanding wear resistance while preserving the wood’s natural colour and texture. Unlike some lacquers that can alter the tone of the floor, Junckers MT500 ensures a clean, natural appearance while still adding a tough protective layer. With its strong resistance to everyday wear and tear, it helps keep floors looking fresh and uniform even under heavy use.
Junckers MT500 is available in a variety of sheen levels—matt, satin, and gloss—allowing you to achieve the exact look you want for your interior while maintaining the highest level of durability.
Quick Tip: Junckers MT500 is a reliable all-rounder for schools, offices, and busy family homes. It’s especially valued for its low odour during application, making it convenient in spaces that need a fast turnaround.
Loba 2K Fusion
Loba 2K Fusion is a waterborne, two-component polyurethane finish that has quickly gained popularity within the flooring trade. Designed for extremely heavy-wear environments, it combines strength, flexibility, and ease of application, making it one of the most advanced solutions available for wood floor protection.
Known for its elastic properties, Loba 2K Fusion adapts to the natural movement of wooden floors while providing excellent chemical and abrasion resistance. This makes it ideal for commercial and public settings where both durability and resilience are essential. It has been praised for combining the protective power of Bona Traffic HD and Junckers HT700 with a smoother, more user-friendly application process.
The result is a finish that offers the best of both performance and practicality, ensuring a flawless appearance while standing up to even the most demanding conditions.
Pro Tip: Loba 2K Fusion is a great choice for projects where both extreme durability and a quick, efficient application are required—such as sports halls, offices, and busy retail spaces.
Loba Viva
Loba Viva is a one-component, waterborne wood floor lacquer designed for use on all types of real wood flooring. Despite being a single-component product, it delivers impressive protective power and long-lasting results, making it suitable not only for domestic spaces but also for commercial floors exposed to heavy traffic, wear, and tear.
Known for its elastic properties, Loba Viva adapts to the natural movement of wooden floors while providing excellent chemical and abrasion resistance. Its formula ensures a safe, quick, and straightforward application, which is why it has become a popular choice for both flooring professionals and homeowners seeking reliable protection.
Explore Loba Viva here and discover why it’s trusted for keeping wood floors looking their best even in high-demand settings.
Quick Tip: Loba Viva is an excellent choice for busy households, offices, and retail spaces where durability is key but a simple, single-component application is preferred.
For more advice on choosing the right finish for your floor—or to learn more about our wood floor sanding and restoration services—get in touch with our team. We’ll be happy to recommend the best solution for your flooring project.
Conclusion
Choosing the right commercial floor lacquer is essential for maintaining both the beauty and durability of your wooden floors. Products like Bona Traffic HD, Bona Mega, Junckers HT700, Junckers MT500, Loba 2K Fusion, and Loba Viva each bring unique strengths, from heavy-duty protection to easy application and natural finishes. Whether you’re managing a busy office, a retail space, a school, or even a gallery, these professional-grade lacquers ensure your floor can withstand constant footfall, resist scratches and stains, and remain easy to clean and maintain.
At FlooringFirst!, we use only the highest-quality lacquers and finishes in our wood floor sanding and restoration services. This guarantees that your investment is protected while achieving the exact appearance you want for your commercial or residential property.
Pro Tip: Always match the lacquer to the level of traffic and the design goals of your space. High-traffic environments need extreme durability (e.g., Bona Traffic HD or Loba 2K Fusion), while lighter commercial spaces may benefit from easier-to-apply options like Loba Viva or Bona Mega.
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Floor Lacquers
What is the best lacquer for high-traffic commercial floors?
For heavy-use environments like offices, schools, and retail spaces, Bona Traffic HD and Loba 2K Fusion are industry-leading choices thanks to their extreme durability and resistance to wear and chemicals.
Can I use domestic-grade lacquer in a commercial setting?
It’s not recommended. Commercial lacquers are specifically formulated to handle higher levels of traffic and stress. Domestic products may wear out too quickly, leading to costly repairs and refinishing.
Which lacquer looks the most natural?
Bona Traffic Natural and Bona Mega Natural are designed to preserve the look of untreated wood while still offering powerful protection. These are ideal for light interiors and modern designs.
How often should commercial floors be recoated?
This depends on the level of foot traffic. Busy commercial areas may require recoating every 2–3 years, while lighter-use spaces may last longer with the right maintenance routine.
Are water-based lacquers as durable as solvent-based ones?
Yes. Modern waterborne lacquers like Bona Traffic HD and Junckers HT700 provide equal or greater durability than solvent-based finishes, with the added benefits of lower odour and eco-friendliness.
Need help choosing the right finish for your project? Contact our team today for expert advice and explore our full range of professional lacquers and finishes.