We stock floor lacquers from Bona, Junckers, Loba, Blanchon and Mapei, covering matt, satin, silk matt, extra matt and gloss finishes in both one-component and two-component formulas. Whether you're refinishing a residential floor or specifying a coating for a commercial space that sees constant footfall, you'll find water-based and solvent-based options here in 1L, 4.5L and 5L sizes. Orders placed before 2pm go out for next working day delivery, and trade customers can open an account for better pricing on bulk orders.
How to choose the right floor lacquer
The right lacquer depends on how much traffic the floor takes, how much sheen you want, and whether you're working with a lacquer that's already on the floor.
Traffic level is the first thing to check. A lightly used bedroom floor doesn't need the same coating as a hallway, an office, or a restaurant. Bona Traffic HD is built for the latter: it's a two-component polyurethane that lets you resume full foot traffic in 12 hours, and it's the toughest option we carry. For domestic rooms with normal wear, a one-component lacquer like Bona Mega or Junckers MT500 holds up well without the extra cost of a two-part system.
Finish is a matter of taste more than performance, though sheen level does affect how visible scuffs and dust are day to day. Gloss shows the wood's depth and colour most dramatically but reveals every mark. Matt and ultra matt hide daily wear better and have become the more popular choice in London homes over the past few years. Satin and silk matt sit between the two.
One-component vs two-component comes down to durability and application. One-component lacquers like Bona Mega cure by reacting with oxygen in the air, so there's no mixing and no pot life to worry about. Two-component lacquers, such as Bona Traffic HD or Junckers HT700, need a hardener mixed in before application, but they cure harder and resist chemicals and scuffing better, which is why they're specified for commercial jobs.
| Product |
Component |
Best for |
| Bona Mega |
One-component |
Domestic floors, normal wear |
| Bona Traffic HD |
Two-component |
High-traffic commercial floors |
| Junckers MT500 |
One-component |
Residential and light commercial |
| Junckers HT700 |
Two-component |
Heavy commercial traffic |
| Loba 2K Invisible Protect |
Two-component |
Floors where a natural, unfinished look matters |
| Mapei Ultracoat Easy |
One-component |
Typical foot traffic, easy application |
If you're recoating a floor that already has a lacquer on it, checking compatibility matters more than brand loyalty. Water-based lacquers generally recoat over other water-based finishes without issue, but going over an old solvent-based coating can cause adhesion problems. If you're not sure what's currently on the floor, call us on 020 8830 9785 and we can talk you through it before you order.
FAQ
How many coats of floor lacquer do I need? Most wood floors need two to three coats for full protection, with light sanding or buffing between coats to help adhesion. Commercial floors under heavy wear sometimes take a third or fourth coat in high-traffic zones like doorways.
Can I apply floor lacquer myself, or do I need a professional? One-component water-based lacquers like Bona Mega are straightforward enough for a confident DIYer with a lacquer roller or T-bar. Two-component lacquers are less forgiving on pot life and mixing ratios, so many people prefer to have those applied by a fitter. Our fitting service can handle either.
How long does floor lacquer take to dry before I can walk on it? It varies by product. Standard one-component lacquers usually need 24 hours before light foot traffic. Bona Traffic HD is the fastest in our range, allowing full traffic after 12 hours.
Is floor lacquer the same as varnish? Yes, in the UK the terms are used interchangeably for wood floor coatings. You'll see both words used across our product names and on the packaging itself.
