At a glance
- Where
- 112 Davis Straits, Falmouth, MA 02540
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Sat 8am-2pm
- Lines
- Traffic HD, Bona HD, Mega ONE, Woodline Poly
- Sizes
- 1 gallon and 1 quart
- Coverage
- 350 to 500 sq ft per gallon per coat
- Pricing
- Contractor accounts available
JR Hardwood Supplies is an authorized Bona distributor in Falmouth, carrying the professional line rather than the consumer versions sold at big box stores. We stock Bona Traffic HD, Bona HD, Mega ONE and Woodline Poly oil modified finish. Call (508) 524-8957 with your square footage and we will work out quantity.
Which finish for which job
| Product | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Bona Traffic HD | Two component waterborne | High traffic, commercial, rentals, coastal exposure |
| Bona HD | Waterborne | Residential and light commercial, easier to apply |
| Bona Mega ONE | One component waterborne | Normal residential, no mixing |
| Woodline Poly | Oil modified polyurethane | Traditional amber tone, forgiving application |
Traffic HD is the benchmark and what most Cape contractors reach for on anything that matters. Two component means mixing a hardener before application, an extra step that buys the hardest, most chemically resistant film in the line. On a coastal property taking salt, sand and constant humidity, that margin is worth having.
Mega ONE is the single component option. No mixing, no pot life to watch, well suited to a bedroom or home office. Putting it in a busy entry hall or a summer rental is where people get into trouble.
Bona HD sits between the two. Waterborne, satin, rated residential and commercial, noticeably more straightforward to apply than Traffic. When a job does not demand absolute maximum hardness, it is often the practical answer.
Woodline Poly is the oil modified option. It cures by oxidation rather than water evaporation, so it takes roughly twice as long at every stage, but it forgives application error and lays down with a warm amber tone waterborne finishes do not reproduce. On an older Cape with original pine or antique oak, that cast often looks right in a way a clear waterborne finish does not. Gallon and quart sizes make small repair work practical.
Coverage, and why to buy the higher number
| Product | Per gallon per coat | Coats | 500 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic HD | 350 to 500 sq ft | 3 | 3 to 4 gallons |
| Bona HD | 350 to 500 sq ft | 3 | 3 to 4 gallons |
| Mega ONE | 350 to 500 sq ft | 3 | 3 to 4 gallons |
| Woodline Poly | 400 to 500 sq ft | 3 | 3 to 4 gallons |
Coverage charts assume a flat, well prepared floor. Raw wood, open grain species and any texture will drink more than the label suggests. Running out partway through a coat means a visible lap line across the room, or a trip to the store with the floor sitting half finished. The extra gallon is cheap next to either outcome.
Dry and cure times
These assume roughly 70 degrees and 50 percent relative humidity, which Cape Cod delivers in October and rarely otherwise.
| Stage | Waterborne | Oil modified |
|---|---|---|
| Recoat window | 2 to 3 hours | 8 to 12 hours |
| Light foot traffic | 24 hours | 48 hours |
| Normal traffic | 48 to 72 hours | 4 to 5 days |
| Furniture back | 5 to 7 days | 7 to 10 days |
| Area rugs | 14 to 30 days | 30 days |
Above 70 percent relative humidity, add roughly 50 percent to every stage and use the touch test rather than the clock.
What goes under it
Color first if the floor needs it. See DuraSeal QuickCoat for penetrating stain, and note that a waterborne topcoat needs the stain fully cured, typically 24 hours, not merely dry to the touch.