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Water based polyurethane vs oil based:Which is better for refinishing?
Which type of polyurethane is better for refinishing hardwood floors - water-based or oil-based polyurethane?
We offer both options, but I strongly prefer oil based poly over water based because:
1.  It looks better
2.  It lasts longer
3.  It costs less.
So, it seems like a no brainer, right?  Well, usually it is a simple decision, but there certainly are some exceptions and different customers have different needs.
So, let's delve in a bit further.
Benefits of oil-based polyurethane.
1.  Oil based polyurethane looks better.  It has a more depth - both in color and shine and it looks the way we expect hardwood to look.  Water based polyurethane has both a duller color and a duller finish.  I wish I had some good pictures to demonstrate, so instead I'm going to link to the trusted authority in hardwood from the National Wood Floor Association water based poly vs. oil based pictures on domestic wood species.
Please check out the above link and you'll see how different the colors look - the water-based polyurethane in on the upper left; the oil based poly on the lower right.  It's pretty dramatic.  The other issue when it comes to appearance is that ... more

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