Refinishing Hardwood

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• Oil based polyurethane is a thicker material, takes 24 hours to dry, and will continue to amber and darken over time. 
• Cheaper then its water based counterpart 
• known for having a chemical odor and noxious fumes 

•  Water based is a thinner product, requiring  3 coat whereas with oil 2 coats are sufficient as a minimum
•  has a slight odor, low VOCs
•  clear non-yellowing 
• More expensive compared to oil

hand scraping hardwood flooring was originally used in the 1600s to even out the difference between planks.

 We hand scrape wood flooring to achieve the old, somewhat distressed and worn look that can give a room old-time warmth and atmosphere