Alternative to Polyurethane

We are install new oak floors and refinishing old oak floors in a rental apartment. Our floor guy has suggested that we use polyuretane to protect the floors. Are there any alternatives to polyurethane that really work? We put a water-based solution on our living room floor 10 years ago. It has not held up well in high traffic areas of the floor. Maybe there have been advances in floor refinishing products since then? Any suggestions? Thank you.

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greenworks | 8 years and 1 month ago

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I know a few people who have moved to natural oil finishes like Rubio monocoat. No/low VOCs and some pros for it over poly.

I grabbed this result at random from google on poly vs oils:

http://www.garrisoncollection.com/blog/oil-finish-vs-urethane-finish-hardwood-flooring/

Guest User | 8 years and 1 month ago

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the solution you used in the living room was probably also a water-based polyurethane. since it’s in a rental I’d go to 3 coats.

Guest User | 8 years and 1 month ago

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the solution you used in the living room was probably also a water-based polyurethane. since it’s in a rental I’d go to 3 coats.

yudashasom | 8 years and 1 month ago

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Poly is the most durable. 10 years I’d expect wear. Do at least 2 coats.