oil or water base poly finish for hardwood floors
#1
I am ready to poly my stripped floors but am wondering if water or oil base poly finish is best and why. How many coats are needed for busy traffic patterns?
#2
"Best" depends on the person.
Use oil-based if you want the most durable surface.
Use water-based if you or your family have chemical sensitivity.
Put on "several" coats. You can define several anywhere from 2 to 5, depending on your personal preferences, and how hard your family is on floors.
Use oil-based if you want the most durable surface.
Use water-based if you or your family have chemical sensitivity.
Put on "several" coats. You can define several anywhere from 2 to 5, depending on your personal preferences, and how hard your family is on floors.
#4
Oil base is more durable, but smelly and you need to vacate the house. You need a minimum of three coats. The first to seal. The second to cover. The third to protect. Make sure you allow adequate drying time between coats.
Patricia Fisher @ www.twelvepole.com
Patricia Fisher @ www.twelvepole.com