Floor Primers & Treatments

A finish only ever looks as good as the surface underneath it, and this category covers exactly that preparation stage: Junckers WB and SB Primers, available in Clear, White, Nordic and Driftwood Grey, are designed to be matched with the company's coloured Rustic Floor Oil for a more even result, while Bona's Nordic Tone serves a similar purpose ahead of finishing. Elka's contribution is more everyday — an Oiled Finish Protector, All Purpose Cleaner in both standard and concentrate strength, and a Scuff Mark Remover for routine care rather than pre-finish preparation.

Key Features

• Junckers WB Primer, in Clear, White, Nordic and Driftwood Grey, water-based
• Junckers SB Primer, a solvent-based alternative
• Bona Nordic Tone, a primer treatment used ahead of finishing
• Elka Oiled Finish Protector, topping up protection on oiled wood floors
• Elka All Purpose Cleaner, in ready-to-use and concentrate strengths
• Elka Scuff Mark Remover, for everyday marks and scuffs

Two Different Jobs Under One Category

The Junckers and Bona primers are applied to bare or freshly sanded wood before a coloured oil or finish goes on, helping the final coat take more evenly and matching the tone of the topcoat. Elka's products, by contrast, are aimed at floors that are already finished — protecting an oiled surface, cleaning routinely, and treating scuffs as they appear, rather than preparing bare timber.

Where These Products Work Best

• Preparing bare or freshly sanded wood before finishing — Junckers and Bona primers help the final coat take evenly
• Colour-matching a primer to a coloured oil finish — Junckers' tinted primers pair with its Rustic Floor Oil range
• Everyday care of an oiled wood floor — Elka's Oiled Finish Protector tops up protection between deeper treatments
• Spot-treating scuffs and marks — Elka's Scuff Mark Remover handles everyday wear

FAQ

What's the difference between WB and SB primer?
WB is water-based and SB is solvent-based — the right choice depends on the specific finishing product and project requirements.

Do I need a primer before applying a coloured floor oil?
Using a matching tinted primer first can help the coloured oil take more evenly, particularly on bare or freshly sanded wood.

What does the Elka Oiled Finish Protector do?
It tops up the protective layer on an oiled wood floor, helping maintain the finish between deeper maintenance treatments.

Is the Elka All Purpose Cleaner Concentrate more economical than the ready-to-use version?
Yes, the concentrate is designed to be diluted, making it more cost-effective for larger areas or frequent use.

What's the difference between Bona Nordic Tone and the Junckers primers?
Both serve a similar preparatory role ahead of finishing, though each is formulated to its own brand's system — check compatibility with your chosen topcoat.