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Water Based vs Oil Based Polyurethanes
Oil Modified Polyurethane
Water Modified Polyurethane
Hard Wax Oils
Rubio or Pallman Magic
Oil or Odies Oil
Color: Oil Based Poly has an amber hue.
Ageing: Oil Based Poly will continue to darken and amber with time.
Drying Times: Oil takes much longer to dry - Up to 24 Hours of Drying may be needed between coats.
Smell: Oil based poly emits a strong chemical odor and noxious fumes while drying that should not be inhaled.
Pets: Should remain away from the home for may days after completion. We recommend our customers request an additional coat if large dogs are present in the home.
Remain in Home: We recommend that the home remain vacant if Oil Modified Polyurethane is chosen.
Thickness & Hardness: Oil based poly is a thicker poly but the solids are also softer. Oil can be more susceptable to showing dents.
Cost: The products are much cheaper to purchase than waterbased. Be careful if your contractor isn't charging more for waterbased polyurethane.
Color: Water Based Poly will remain clear for the lifetime of your floors.
Ageing: Water based poly will not amber.
Drying Times: Waterbased polyurethane drys super quickly and can be walked on with socks in 2-4 hours.
Smell: Waterbased poly is safe to apply without a respirator and has almost no smell. It is safe to occupy the home with water based poly.
Pets: Can remain in the home after the floors have dried. The curing time is much less for watebased floors and are a great option if you have pets in the home. We recommend the higher grade waterbased if you have large pets.
Remain in Home: We recommend that the home remain vacant but if you need to stay, we highly suggest chosing waterbased.
Thickness & Hardness: Waterbased poly is a harder coating and is an acrylic product. We recommend an extra coat if you have larger pets or lots of traffic in the home.
Cost: Watebased is more expensive. The cost for waterbased is up to 5 times more than oil modified. We recommmend either Pallmann or Bona Brands
Color: Unlimited Colors
Ageing: Hardwax Oils can be maintained using maintenance oils and can easily be maintained.
Drying Times: Oil takes much longer to dry - Up to 24 Hours of Drying may be needed between coats.
Smell: Oil based poly emits a strong chemical odor and noxious fumes while drying that should not be inhaled.
Pets: Should remain away from the home for may days after completion. We recommend our customers request an additional coat if large dogs are present in the home.
Remain in Home: We recommend that the home remain vacant if Oil Modified Polyurethane is chosen.
Thickness & Hardness: Oil based poly is a thicker poly but the solids are also softer. Oil can be more susceptable to showing dents.
Cost: The products are much cheaper to purchase than waterbased. Be careful if your contractor isn't charging more for waterbased polyurethane.