Bona Amber seal or Classicseal on red oak floors?
help please!
I have red oak floors that have just been sanded. Need to choose a sealant ASAP. will have walnut cabinets and want to ensure that the colors jive. I know the walnut will lean yellower as it ages so I'm thinking long term. does Classic go pink with time? (it certainly has a bit of it now) does Amber get too yellow or orange?
first photo is Amber next to cabinet samples
second Classic - browns less so in person
third photo a floor that I think looks nice with walnut though I had intended to go lighter...
thank you!
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