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Originally Posted by dipso
Water base poly urethane is not very durable compared to oil.
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Have to agree, based on my DIY experience. I've sanded & finished floors 5 times now, and the only one I've had trouble with is the one I used water-based finish on.
For oil, I used to use Varethane brand poly. The fumes were STRONG and it took a long tome to dry (12+ hrs between coats).
However, after speaking with a contractor friend I tried Miniwax brand poly when I did my kitchen floors. The fumes were much less offensive, and I was able to recoat (ie stand on them *carefully*) after 6 hours. After 2+ years they've held up REALLY well, especially consider they're in the kitchen and the dogs are penned in there all day long while we're at work.