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Refinishing hardwood floors: water vs. oil NAL 11-02-2006
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Posted by NAL on November 2, 2006, 1:02 pm


I'm refinishing (professionally) 36 year old floors that haven't been
done since they were installed. I'm getting conflicting advice on
whether to use oil or water based finish. I have two dogs that play a
lot, so I want a finish that is the longest lasting. Any input? And
thanks in advance for your help!


Posted by on November 2, 2006, 1:23 pm



NAL wrote:
> I'm refinishing (professionally) 36 year old floors that haven't been
> done since they were installed. I'm getting conflicting advice on
> whether to use oil or water based finish. I have two dogs that play a
> lot, so I want a finish that is the longest lasting. Any input? And
> thanks in advance for your help!

One thing I can tell you is shy away from the super high gloss finish.
I did that and its a slipping disaster. If you wear socks your looking
for a blown out back/knee etc.


Posted by jd karnes on November 2, 2006, 1:44 pm


NAL wrote:
> I'm refinishing (professionally) 36 year old floors that haven't been
> done since they were installed. I'm getting conflicting advice on
> whether to use oil or water based finish. I have two dogs that play a
> lot, so I want a finish that is the longest lasting. Any input? And
> thanks in advance for your help!
>
i had a bedroom done with water. i am going to do the rest of the house
the same way. i have select white oak and i don't like the way the oil
yellows. i is just a matter of taste.

Posted by on November 2, 2006, 2:00 pm



NAL wrote:
> I'm refinishing (professionally) 36 year old floors that haven't been
> done since they were installed. I'm getting conflicting advice on
> whether to use oil or water based finish. I have two dogs that play a
> lot, so I want a finish that is the longest lasting. Any input? And
> thanks in advance for your help!

The other problem is the smell. Oil based finishes are going to stink
to high heaven for a long time and give off more VOCs. I think a high
qaulity water based finish is fine. And if you have large dogs, the
floor will get scratched eventually no matter what.


Posted by johnnymo on November 2, 2006, 2:16 pm



On a side note....is there much of a cost difference between the two
options?


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