Hardwood Floor Finish - Oil or Water Based?

Apr 23, 2004 4 Replies

We'll be installing Australian Cypress flooring in our house in a few months. I'm curious whether water based poly or oil based poly produces a harder finish?



I like the amber tone that oil based poly gives wood, but it also takes longer to dry than water based.



What are the advantages and disadvantages of oil vs. poly?



Thanks,



Anthony


HerHusband wrote in news:Xns94D4437F3ADFCherhusband@216.168.3.50:

My understanding is water based poly is harder.

Dave Solly wrote: =20

Mine is vice versa.

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Doesn't pop the grain either.

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