Junckers has renamed several of its lacquers over the years, so if you've bought from them before under an older name, you're likely looking for one of these: MT200 (formerly ProFinish), MT400 (formerly ProTech), MT500 (formerly Strong), HT700 (formerly HP Commercial), Friction (formerly HP Friction Plus), and HP800 Sport (formerly HP Sport Satin). The model numbers roughly track durability, MT200 through MT500 covers general residential and light commercial use, while HT700 and the specialist Friction and Sport ranges step up for heavier commercial demands. Call 020 8830 9785 if the old or new naming has you unsure which product you need.
Working through the MT range
| Product |
Formerly known as |
Component |
Best for |
| MT200 |
ProFinish |
One-component |
New floors, previously sealed or sanded floors |
| MT400 |
ProTech |
One-component |
Machine-sanded or untreated floors |
| MT500 |
Strong |
One-component |
High-traffic residential, moderate commercial |
| HT700 |
HP Commercial |
Two-component |
Heavy commercial traffic |
| Friction |
HP Friction Plus |
Two-component |
Slip-resistant, restaurants and bars |
| HP800 Sport |
HP Sport Satin |
Two-component |
Sports flooring |
The three MT products, 200, 400 and 500, all share a one-component, water-based formula and cover most of what a domestic or light commercial job needs, with the main difference between them being durability rather than application. MT500 is the toughest of the three, positioned for high-traffic residential floors and moderate commercial use, while MT200 and MT400 suit more typical wear.
When to step up to a two-component lacquer
HT700 is the general-purpose two-component option, built for commercial areas under sustained high foot traffic and offering more durability and scuff resistance than any of the MT range. Beyond that, two specialist products cover specific needs: Friction adds slip resistance, tested and suited to restaurants, bars and other spaces where grip matters as much as durability, while HP800 Sport is engineered specifically for sports flooring, handling the exceptionally high traffic that setting sees.
FAQ
I used to order Junckers Strong, what should I order now? Strong is now sold as MT500, same product under the current name.
Is HP800 Sport suitable for anything other than sports halls? It's engineered specifically for sports flooring's traffic demands, so while it would technically work elsewhere, MT500 or HT700 are the more cost-effective choice for standard residential or commercial floors.
What makes Friction lacquer different from a standard HT700? Friction is formulated and tested specifically for slip resistance, aimed at spaces like restaurants and bars where grip underfoot matters, whereas HT700 is a general-purpose heavy-duty commercial lacquer without that specific slip-resistance testing.
Do I need a specific primer for the MT range versus HT700? Both can generally be used over compatible Junckers primers, but it's worth checking the specific primer's guidance, our primers and treatments page covers the Junckers primer range in more depth.
