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Randy,
Did you use water based or oil based?

I ask because I would prefer to use water based since I can paint in the basement and not stink up the house. For now, I've been using exterior low VOC house paint for my projects but I'd like to have the rustic wood look for some.

Is there a water based poly that'll withstand hot water droplets?

"COLOR: Oil based poly has an amber hue, whereas water based poly is clear. An oil based polyurethane will continue to amber and darken over time, while water based poly will remain clear for the lifetime of the hardwood floor."