Junckers, best known as a solid wood flooring manufacturer, also makes a full finishing system to go with it, and the naming across the range reflects that: MT and HT lacquers for different traffic levels, the HP Oil system as the hardwax oil alternative, and matching primers and filler. If you're working on a Junckers floor specifically, sticking within their own system is usually the safest route for compatibility. Call 020 8830 9785 if you want help matching the right Junckers product to your floor.
Making sense of the MT and HT lacquer naming
The model numbers roughly track durability and intended use, which helps once you know the pattern.
| Range |
Component |
Typical use |
| MT200 |
One-component |
General sealing, previously sealed or sanded floors |
| MT400 |
One-component |
Machine-sanded or untreated floors, indoor woodwork too |
| MT500 |
One-component |
High-traffic residential, moderate commercial |
| HT700 |
Two-component |
Heavy commercial traffic |
| Friction |
Two-component |
Slip-resistant, tested for wet-traffic areas like bars and restaurants |
| HP800 Sport |
Two-component |
Sports flooring, high traffic |
As a rough rule, the one-component MT lacquers cover most residential jobs, while the two-component HT and specialist ranges (Friction, Sport) step up for commercial or specific-performance needs like slip resistance.
The HP Oil system
Junckers HP Oil is positioned as a complete system for priming and finishing newly sanded floors in one go, rather than a separate primer-then-topcoat process. It comes in a standard formula and an HP Oil Recoat version for maintaining a floor that's already been finished with it, so it's worth checking you're ordering the right one for a fresh floor versus a top-up.
Filler and primer compatibility
Junckers SB Filler is designed to be mixed with your own sanding dust and used alongside Junckers solvent-based or water-based lacquers. The WB (water-based) primers in white and clear both add a light whitewash effect and are formulated to overcoat with MT500 or HT700 specifically, so pairing primer and lacquer within the Junckers range keeps compatibility straightforward.
FAQ
What's the difference between Junckers MT500 and HT700? MT500 is a one-component lacquer suited to high-traffic residential and moderate commercial use, while HT700 is a two-component system built for heavier commercial wear, offering more durability and scuff resistance at a higher cost and with a mixing step involved.
Is Junckers HP Oil suitable for a first-time hardwax oil floor, or only Junckers floors? It's formulated as a general finishing system for newly sanded wood floors, not exclusively Junckers-branded flooring, so it can be used more broadly, though checking wood species compatibility is always worth doing first.
Do I need the hardener separately when I order an HP lacquer? No, Junckers HP products (Sport, Commercial, Friction) come complete with the hardener included. The standalone hardener listed here is only needed as a replacement if you've used up the original.
Can I use a Junckers primer under a different brand's lacquer? It's better to stay within the Junckers system where possible, since the WB primers are specifically formulated to overcoat with Junckers' own MT500 and HT700 lacquers, and cross-brand compatibility isn't guaranteed.
