OPERA – Bio-based Floor Varnish – Blanchon

Price range: 315.95 $ through 336.95 $X

Two-component bio-based varnish for heavy-duty wood floors – Waterborne polyurethane

FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY.

OPERA® is a two-component bio-based varnish for heavy-duty wood floors designed to deliver exceptional durability. With 71% mineral and bio-based ingredients, it combines performance with environmental responsibility. Ideal for high-traffic areas such as commercial spaces, offices, or residential interiors, it protects and enhances wood while making maintenance easier.

Main Features:

  • Non-slip finish
  • Suitable for all wood species
  • A+ VOC emissions rating
  • Excellent mechanical and chemical resistance
  • Designed for floors with heavy traffic
  • Fast drying, full cure in 7–10 days
  • Bio-based formula with 71% natural-origin ingredients

Preparation:

Sand the floor down to bare wood: coarse grit (24–36), medium grit (50–60), then fine grit (100–120).

Vacuum carefully. Wood must be dry (moisture below 10%).

Fill cracks with EVO Wood Filler & Spackle.

Wood can be stained using Blanchon products with the appropriate primer.

Do not use strong cleaners, bleaching agents, or stains.

Application:

Mix 9 parts Component A (Opera®) with 1 part Component B (Aqua Pro Hardener).

Stir thoroughly for 2–3 minutes and use within 90 minutes.

Apply with a 10 mm medium-pile roller or spatula.

Apply 3 even coats, or 2 coats if a primer such as PRIM’SEALER is applied first.

Light sanding is required between the 2nd and 3rd coat or if more than 24 hours pass between applications.

Drying:

  • DRY TO TOUCH: after 45 minutes
  • RECOATABLE: after 4 hours
  • LIGHT FOOT TRAFFIC: after 24 hours
  • FULL CURE: 7–10 days
  • Avoid rugs, coverings, and heavy furniture during the first 10 days.

Number of Coats:

3 direct coats, or 2 coats with a primer

Coverage:

107 sq. ft. (10 m²) per litre per coat

Cleaning tools:

Clean immediately with water

Maintenance:

Vacuum or sweep regularly. Occasionally clean with a slightly damp mop.

Use Lisabril® or a neutral soap. Avoid floor machines, string mops, and products containing silicone, ammonia, or abrasives.

For heavily used areas, maintain with Renovator (matte or satin) and Lisabril®.

Refinishing:

Refresh scratched varnish by applying a new coat of the same varnish.

Clean the surface with EXTREMO by LIGNA®, then rinse thoroughly. Lightly sand with 120-grit sandpaper and vacuum before reapplying OPERA varnish.

Composition:

Two-component polyurethane floor finish with 71% mineral and bio-based ingredients, including 23% bio-based carbon

VOC:

Very low emissions: A+ rating

Lustre:

Matt 3°

Satin 20°

Semi-gloss 55°

Storage:

Component A: store frost-free. Component B: frost-resistant. Reseal tightly after use and wipe the hardener neck to prevent the cap from sticking.

Size:

5 L