We recently renovated our kitchen and installed hardwood floors (even though I wanted tile, but was overruled by my wife...don't get me started...). After sanding, staining, and sealing, the floor guy has offered, at the same price, either 2 coats of oil polyurethane or 2 coats of water-base polyurethane. After researching on the internet it seems everyone has a different opinion. Some say that oil protects better, others say that's not the case and besides, it's a longer, messier and smellier job so it's not worth the trouble.

So, as with many of my other big questions, I turn to you my brothers and sisters of the DBR for advice. Has anyone made this decision recently? If so, what did you decide to do and why?