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Sports Floor Sanding & Maintenance with Bona Sportive Finish
Bona has been a trusted name in wood floor sanding and restoration since 1919. The Swedish company revolutionised the industry in 1979 by introducing waterborne finishes to the world, setting a new standard for safer, more sustainable, and high-performing products. Decades later, Bona continues to lead with its innovative solutions, and the Bona Sportive System is a prime example of their expertise in action.
So, what exactly is the Bona Sportive System? It’s a complete suite of products specifically engineered for the installation, renovation, and ongoing maintenance of wooden sports floors. From basketball courts to gymnasiums, these surfaces require a unique balance of durability, slip resistance, and aesthetic appeal. The system delivers exactly that, combining:
- Bona Sportive Finish
- Bona Sportive Hardener
- Bona Sportive Paint
- Bona Sportive Primer
- Bona Sportive Cleaner
- Bona Sportive Cleaner Plus
Each of these products plays a key role in ensuring sports floors remain safe, high-performing, and visually impressive. In the following sections, we’ll break down the advantages of each and explain why Bona Sportive is trusted worldwide by professionals in sports flooring.
Quick Tip: Sports floors demand more than just standard wood finishes. Always opt for specialised sports floor products like Bona Sportive to meet safety standards and prolong performance.
Bona Sportive – What Is It Made Of?
The Bona Sportive Finish is the flagship product in the Sportive system and is widely regarded as one of the best solutions for sports hall sanding and finishing. This is a 2-component, waterborne, 100% polyurethane finish designed specifically for the surface treatment of wooden sports floors in both specialist venues and multi-purpose environments.
What sets Bona Sportive apart is its compliance with the strict DIN 18032:2 slip resistance standard, ensuring that athletes can perform safely without compromising speed or grip. The finish is also engineered to provide exceptional resistance to wear, scuff marks, and scratches, even under the demanding conditions of high-intensity sports activities.
A great example of its proven performance is the Beijing Dong Jiong Badminton Club, which underwent renovation in 2006. The sports floor was stripped with the Bona Belt and Mini-Edge machines, treated with a buffing machine, and sealed using multiple layers of Bona Sportive Finish. The result was a professional-grade surface that combined durability, safety, and aesthetics—showcasing the global trust in Bona’s sports floor solutions.
Quick Tip: If you’re managing a sports hall or gymnasium, always ensure your finish is DIN slip resistance certified. This guarantees compliance with safety standards and reduces the risk of athlete injuries.
Bona Sportive Cleaner
The Bona Sportive Cleaner is a concentrated, slightly alkaline detergent created specifically for the regular cleaning of finished wooden sports floors. Designed to work hand in hand with the Sportive Finish and Primer, this cleaner helps maintain both durability and slip resistance, ensuring the surface remains safe and performance-ready. Its formulation makes it the ideal choice for gyms, sports halls, and other high-use sports facilities where consistent maintenance is key.
Bona Sportive Cleaner Plus
The Bona Sportive Cleaner Plus goes a step further than the standard cleaner. In addition to removing everyday dirt and grime, it is specially formulated to tackle body fats from sweat, scuff marks, and high heel stains. This makes it an excellent solution for busy sports environments where maintaining hygiene, grip, and floor appearance are equally important. Cleaner Plus provides a deeper clean, prolonging the life of the finish while keeping the floor in top condition.
Bona Sportive Paint
The Bona Sportive Paint is a single-component paint designed for use alongside the Bona Sportive Finish system. Available in eight vibrant colours—white, yellow, green, orange, red, light blue, dark blue, and black—it provides excellent opacity and durability. Perfect for marking sports lines and decorative zones, the paint ensures that sports facilities not only perform well but also look professional and visually striking.
Bona Sportive Hardener
The Bona Sportive Hardener is the final key component of the system. As with most hardeners, it strengthens weakened fibres within the wood and enhances protection against damage. When combined with the Bona Sportive Finish, it creates an exceptionally durable, long-lasting surface that withstands the heavy demands of sports floors. The Hardener’s performance reflects Bona’s commitment to quality, ensuring that every application provides maximum resistance and reliability.
Bona’s reputation as a leader in floor sanding and finishing products remains unmatched. Their waterborne lacquers are still among the most trusted on the market, and the Sportive System continues this tradition. When professional facilities such as the Beijing Dong Jiong Badminton Club choose Bona products, it speaks volumes about their performance and reliability. For anyone managing sports facilities, the Bona Sportive System is a benchmark of quality, safety, and durability.
Quick Tip: Combine Bona Sportive Cleaner Plus with periodic reapplication of the Sportive Finish for a longer-lasting, high-performance sports floor.
Conclusion
The Bona Sportive System is more than just a set of products—it’s a complete solution for sports floor sanding, finishing, and maintenance. From the long-lasting protection of the Sportive Finish and Hardener to the powerful cleaning properties of the Sportive Cleaner range and the precision of Sportive Paint, this system ensures that every sports facility can maintain safe, durable, and visually impressive flooring. Trusted by professional venues around the world, Bona continues to uphold its reputation as a leader in floor care innovation.
Whether you manage a school gymnasium, a multi-purpose hall, or a professional sports arena, the Bona Sportive System offers the reliability and performance needed to keep your floors looking and performing at their best.
Quick Tip: Regular cleaning with Bona Sportive Cleaner Plus, combined with periodic re-coating using Bona Sportive Finish, will help you extend the life of your sports floor and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bona Sportive Finish
What makes Bona Sportive Finish different from regular floor finishes?
Bona Sportive Finish is a 2-component waterborne polyurethane lacquer specifically engineered for sports floors. Unlike standard finishes, it meets DIN 18032:2 slip resistance requirements, ensuring safety for athletes during high-performance activities.
Can Bona Sportive Cleaner be used daily?
Yes. The Bona Sportive Cleaner is designed for frequent daily cleaning of finished wooden sports floors. It helps maintain durability and slip resistance, keeping the surface safe and hygienic.
What is the difference between Bona Sportive Cleaner and Cleaner Plus?
While both are effective detergents, Cleaner Plus is more specialised. It not only removes dirt but also tackles body fats from sweat, scuff marks, and high heel stains, making it ideal for busy sports facilities.
How durable is Bona Sportive Finish in high-traffic areas?
When applied with the Bona Sportive Hardener, the finish creates an exceptionally durable surface that can withstand the demands of gyms, arenas, and sports halls. With proper maintenance, it offers long-lasting protection against scratches, scuffs, and wear.
Can Bona Sportive Paint be used for sports court markings?
Yes. Bona Sportive Paint is available in eight vibrant colours and provides excellent opacity, making it perfect for court markings, decorative zones, and logos on sports floors. When sealed with Bona Sportive Finish, the paint becomes highly durable.
Looking to upgrade or maintain your sports facility? Get in touch with our team for expert sports floor sanding and restoration services using the trusted Bona Sportive System.