dadiOH wrote:
Todd H. wrote:


I'd totally recommend using stain. Some folks omit stain to go but
it's a huge mistake, IMO because the stain so nicely brings out the
wood grain.


So does oil. So does any oil based clear finish. Stain and the whole
thing needs sanding to bare wood to re-do it in the future.

depends on taste
i had a bedroom floor(white oak) redone with water base and no stain. i
did not want it to yellow as oil does. to me i looks great.