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A floor refinishing company has told me they can finish our pine floor by
adding what to me seems a small amount of minwax stain [something in the
range of 6-12 oz] to the polyurethane they use [Ace] before applying the
polyurethane. They are suggesting this rather than first applying the
stain and then later going over it with the sealer, which is the way I
thought this would typically be done. Any thoughts on whether their
method is viable? thanks.

Why are they suggesting it?
Assuming the materials are compatible it should work, but it won't look as
good or be as durable.

I suspect they are suggesting it because it saves on the total number
of coats needed to finish the floor and thus on their labor.

And that would be a bad reason to go this route.

However, the contractor may have serious and reasonable
concerns about the ability of the existing floor to
accept a nice even stain. That might have to do with
the type of wood and/or residues from previously applied
finishes. In that case, coloring the poly might be a
reasonable thing to do. However, I'd try to avoid that
on a floor, especially if you're seeking a significant
amount of color change.

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