baymom
03-20-2013, 12:13 PM
So, we are putting in engineered hardwood floors and the flooring that they have installed downstairs is defective. This could be a massive BP and I'm so frustrated that the contractor realized something was amiss, but continued to cement in the entire floor and moldings. My first thought is I want him to rip it out and install non-defective flooring. The store owner came by last night to pick up the planks for upstairs and replace them with a new lot. So, at least the upstairs *should* be good. The store owner is sending his guy to come and 'screen' the floor and refinish it.
What I need advice on is the type of finish. From what I understand, there is oil based and water based urethane finishes. Water is supposed to be far more expensive, not as toxic and stronger. Oil based gives a warmer look and a smoother texture. This is just from my google searches. At this point, DH and I both want water based but the contractor said they generally use oil based. Does anyone have any experience with this? I'm worried they are pushing us to oil based because its cheaper for them to fix their mistake and that's not okay with me. Or, is oil really better? Should I push for water based?
What I need advice on is the type of finish. From what I understand, there is oil based and water based urethane finishes. Water is supposed to be far more expensive, not as toxic and stronger. Oil based gives a warmer look and a smoother texture. This is just from my google searches. At this point, DH and I both want water based but the contractor said they generally use oil based. Does anyone have any experience with this? I'm worried they are pushing us to oil based because its cheaper for them to fix their mistake and that's not okay with me. Or, is oil really better? Should I push for water based?