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Default water based floor finish

On Dec 3, 10:20*am, Greg wrote:
Hi - I'm considering using a water-based polyurethane to finish a
newly installed wide pine floor... *Mostly to avoid the odor (etc)
from the oil based product. *Does anyone have experience with the
water-based product on a pine floor? *How well does it stand up? *Are
there any major drawbacks?

thanks,

Greg


A benefit of water base is it wont yellow like oil, so if you want the
lightest natural finish over the years water base is best. Gloss is
clearest in any finish so only use a satin or semi for final coat. Its
probably softer than oil so do an extra coat.