[SnowyRiver]

I would use poly. I have maple hardwood flloors in my home, and I used poly on the thresholds between rooms and at the door entrances. I did put down quite a few coats though. I used about 5 coats and its holding up well.

 

[SnowyRiver]

I used Minwax fast drying poly. I applied it with a brush. You can sand about 2 to 3 hours after the application. But you should let it dry for 24 hours before light use. I let it dry for a week before heavy use.