Water-Base vs. Oil-Base Urethane

The wood samples below show Water-base Urethane Finish on top and Oil-Modified Polyurethane on the bottom.


Douglas Fir

White Oak


Cypress


Beech


Hickory Pecan


Ash


Heart Pine


Birch


Maple


Walnut


Natural Cherry


Brazilian Cherry


Mesquite


Merbau

 


Purple Heart