COMPARISON
Floor finishes compared by walk-on time
This comparison uses the first applicable numeric milestone reported for each product. It is a planning aid, not a claim that the products are substitutes.
Fair-comparison rule: Read the exact milestone and conditions on each product page. Similar numbers may describe different tests, substrates or stages.
Comparison table
| Product | Manufacturer-stated minimum | Condition/source |
|---|---|---|
| ARDEX K 15 Premium Self-Leveling Underlayment Powder (all sizes) | 2 hours | At 70°F (21°C). Low substrate temperatures or high humidity extend the time. |
| Custom Building Products LevelQuik RS Rapid Setting Self-Leveling Underlayment Powder (all sizes) | 2 hours | At 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity. |
| LATICRETE NXT Level Self-Leveling Underlayment Powder (Spanish-language data sheet) | 2 hours | At 70°F (21°C). |
| Bona Waterborne Hardwood Floor Finish Professional application | 3 hours | At manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time. |
| LATICRETE NXT Level Flow Self-Leveling Underlayment Powder (Spanish-language data sheet) | 3 hours | At 70°F (21°C). |
| Henry 544 Floor Leveler Powder (all sizes) | 4 hours | At 70°F (21°C). |
| ROBERTS Universal 99 Flooring Adhesive Resilient and carpet tile | 4 hours | At manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time. |
| Sika Level-325 Self-Leveling Underlayment Powder (all sizes) | 4 hours | Actual times change with substrate and ambient conditions, including temperature, humidity and layer thickness. |
| Bona Traffic HD Commercial Extra Matte | 1 days | At manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time. |
| Bona Traffic HD Commercial Satin | 1 days | At manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time. |
| ROBERTS 7350 Universal Flooring Adhesive Resilient and vinyl | 1 days | At manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time. |
| Bona SuperCourt ONE Athletic floor finish | 2 days | At manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time. |
What can change the order?
Temperature, humidity, film thickness, airflow, surface preparation and the meaning of the stated milestone can all change which product is appropriate. We preserve the manufacturer’s wording on the individual page so you can check the comparison before relying on it.