Q: My hardwood floor is constantly having to endure things being dropped on it, creating dents. Is there some sort of finish that better protects floors from damage?
A: No. The finish itself has nothing to do with preventing dents. That is determined in part, by the hardness or density of the wood. Hickory has greater resistance to denting than red oak.
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