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Posted by caemna on January 11, 2007, 6:33 pm
We are having a pine kitchen floor, pretty rustic and beat up, sanded and
refinished. The floor refinisher asked if we wanted water-based
polyurethane or not. What's the difference? Pros & cons?
Thanks
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Posted by Father Haskell on January 11, 2007, 7:35 pm
caemna wrote:
> We are having a pine kitchen floor, pretty rustic and beat up, sanded and
> refinished. The floor refinisher asked if we wanted water-based
> polyurethane or not. What's the difference? Pros & cons?
> Thanks
No petroleum fumes with waterborne. Won't amber over time,
which may or may not be desirable (I prefer finishes which show
aging, i.e. character, same as the wood underneath. Cures
faster. Feels even more like plastic than oil-based poly.
Waterborne is essentially latex paint with the pigments
replaced with poly resin. Emulsification is achieved
by addition of glycol-based "bridging solvents," which
allow oil-based compounds to be dissolved in water. Apply
without ventilation, and waterborne finishes will make you
feel every bit as sick as their oil-based counterparts.
Don't be sold on its "nontoxic" qualities. It isn't, just
somewhat less "bad" for you.
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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on January 11, 2007, 7:42 pm
if its not outdopor polyurethane getting wet can soften the finish, and
allow odors if any sealed in wood to be released.
i would only use the outdoor poly, its harder and longer life
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Posted by Todd H. on January 11, 2007, 10:21 pm
> We are having a pine kitchen floor, pretty rustic and beat up, sanded and
> refinished. The floor refinisher asked if we wanted water-based
> polyurethane or not. What's the difference? Pros & cons?
Water-based, easy cleanup, low odor, typically doesn't wear nearly as
well. Doesn't yellow. Street Shoe is an excellent brand, very
commonly used in malls with hardwood I'm told. Has wear
characteristics rivalling oil based supposedly. If they have access
to this stuff, I'd go with it for a house I was occupying.
Oil based, lasts longest, does yellow in the sun over time, smells to
high heaven. Dunno if you'll wanna live in the house over the 3-4
days it'll take to put 3 coats of the stuff down.
Best Regards,
--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/
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Posted by kellyj00@gmail.com on January 12, 2007, 11:49 am
I put down oilbased poly wiht a paintbrush... it's not that strong of
smell.
Just be sure to get away from it every now and again for a few
minutes... if you're using a "lambswool on a stick" applicator then you
should be fine. It won't kill you.
Oh, you may wake up with a headache the morning after because you've
been breathing that stuff all night... but you can kill it with
aspirin.
Not sure about the water-based poly. It has one big advantage...it
stays clear. Oil based will yellow over time, and it is noticable.
If you're staining the floor, go wtih oil based... if you like a
natural wood, then go with the water-based.
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