Bona vs. Loba Hardwood Finish: What's the Difference?
Bona Traffic HD and Loba 2K Supra AT are the two most respected commercial waterborne finishes in the industry. Both are two-component, extremely durable and low-VOC. In our shop, Bona wins on availability and clarity; Loba wins on hardness and matte options.
Durability
Loba 2K Supra AT tests slightly harder in scratch and chemical resistance. Bona Traffic HD is the industry benchmark — used in airports, retail floors and dog kennels — and holds up beautifully in residential settings.
Look
Bona reads slightly warmer and clearer. Loba's Invisible Protect line delivers the closest look to raw, unfinished wood on the market — perfect for the natural-white-oak look popular in Bethesda and Arlington.
Cure and cost
Both finish to walk-on in 24 hours and full cure in 7–14 days. Loba costs a bit more per gallon; the finished project delta is small.
Quick answers
- Which finish should I choose?
- For a natural, raw-wood look choose Loba Invisible Protect. For everything else, Bona Traffic HD is a bulletproof default.
- Are these safe for kids and pets?
- Yes. Both are low-VOC and safe to reoccupy 24 hours after final coat.