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I'm getting my hardwood floors refinished and am not sure whether to use water or oil-based stain.  I've heard they look differently aesthetically and that oil fumes last longer, but I'm getting mixed info on which is more durable.  My house has a modern/contemporary style and I'm not refinishing areas that run the risk ...

I just had my oak parquet and plank flooring refinished in my new condo.  The floors are really old and hadn't been redone in at least 20 years.  They sanded them all down, replaced bad boards, and put 2 coats of semi-gloss poly.  Here's my issue: They look really dull.  It's almost as if the floor soaked up all of ...