Q: A friend of mine has a house that was built sometime in the 1940’s. She and her realtor are unsure as to whether or not her hardwood floors have a polyurethane finish. Is there a way that we can check?
A: It probably is wax. Put a few small spots of water on it and let it sit for 10 minutes. If it leaves a spot it is wax.
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