If I were you I wouldn't use the water-based poly. When it gets wet it
shows up water marks horribly, not mention it feels tacky as well. I'm
a store mgr. for Sherwin Williams and have used these types of products
on several occasions, not to mention recommend them everyday. If you
have the ability to spray and want the most durable finish possible, we
have a water white conversion varnish that will provide the most
resistance to common household chemicals and provide a furniture grade
water white finish. If not spraying, brushing on 2-3 coats of oil based
poly. By the way, the poly for floors is not any different than the
regular Minwax poly, it just dries a lot faster. If your wanting to
wipe it on, don't use the "for floors" version. It dries too quickly to
be wiped on. Hope this helps.