"Amun" wrote in message
I would avoid oil on a floor as you will track it all over the house.
And dirt will be major problem.

Oils do cure. Tung and Danish are made to do just that.


Oil will darken any wood permanently so it may affect the color later.
Wax on top won't help.

That is what he wants to do. Oil brings out the natural grain


There are low luster poly finishes so you won't see the shine.

True, and it can be put over oil if he wants.