Hello Brianb08~
Oil finishes are generally easier to apply. They yellow or turn amber
with time. They are a good protection against moisture and wear they
well, resisting scratches. Oil finishes can be difficult to ?patch? or
repair, however.
Water based finishes will not yellow or turn amber. They also are not
quite as pungent when wet (making them a bit more pleasant to apply),
but they can be more difficult to apply yourself, because they dry
more quickly. They resist moisture well and are quite durable and
scratch resistant.
According to the Wood Floor Doctor, for the most scratch resistant
floor, choose a Polynium or aluminum oxide finish:
?The only real test for scratch resistance? is to bring along a piece
of extra fine steel wool. This may alarm some sales people in the
showroom, but they will have some cut off samples for you to work on.
So far the only finishes that will resist the scrubbing of extra fine
steel wool are the Polynium ®, or aluminum oxide conversion finishes.
It's not really important how many coats they apply; it's the finish
itself?I have great reservation with aluminum oxide crystals in the
film itself. They may be present in small amounts and be quite safe,
until one day (and that day will come) when this floor is so full of
dents and scratches, that it will have to be sanded and refinished.
This is a normal routine for a strip floor. But the aluminum oxide
dust that will be airborne during the sanding is a proven lung
irritant, and a possible carcinogen.? (?Prefinished Hardwood Floors:
How to choose!? Wood Doctor:
http://www.woodfloordoctor.com/_product_reviews/articles/prefinishedchoose.shtml
)
Regards,
Kriswrite
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