Waxing is a traditional finish for wood flooring, but it's not always the best option. Consider the potential disadvantages ...

If you apply it to bare wood, it will simply sink into the pores, providing no protection and creating a barrier that prevents any other finish from adhering. Like floor wax, furniture wax ...

Once Courtney removes the wax, the floor is back to its bare original state. In some cases, depending on what the homeowners want to do, he'll apply a new layer of polyurethane to finish the job.

Waxing your wood floors protects them from spills ... Wax paste is more painstaking to apply, but its finish tends to last ...