What are your thoughts on polished floors in the kitchen?

[silentC]

We sanded and finished our kitchen floor first, then the buffalo who came to install the kitchen put a big ding in it where he stood the pantry cupboard on it's corner and left some nice scuffs and scratches in it, so I would say maybe sand first and finish after the cupboards, that way it's easier to repair any damage before applying the finish. Either that, or put down one coat of finish over the whole thing and then a second coat after the install.

[Chumley]

...and, like others have said, things get a better chance to live after falling on timber as opposed to harder surfaces.

Quarry tiles - a good way to get rid of things you don't like

[Daren]

We sanded and finished our kitchen floor first, then the buffalo who came to install the kitchen put a big ding in it where he stood the pantry cupboard on it's corner and left some nice scuffs and scratches in it, so I would say maybe sand first and finish after the cupboards, that way it's easier to repair any damage before applying the finish. Either that, or put down one coat of finish over the whole thing and then a second coat after the install.

yeah ok, I think I might sand first, finish after the cupboards are in then

[jmk89]

We put parquet through our last house including the kitchen and the deal there was:

1. sand and one coat on the floor
2. install kitchen
3. clean floor and put final coats on.

The initial coat means that the wood is protected under the cupboards and the sink/dishwasher. That sealing is very useful if you have a water leak....