Originally Posted by
John TenEyck
It's dulling because the BLO is drying out. You could put another coat or 2 or 3 but they will all dry out eventually and if you do manage to fill the grain so that some remains on the surface it will likely be sticky for a very long time and still be spotty. I think you are on the right track by switching to OB poly if you want it to have an even sheen for the long haul. I would be thinking about one of the floor finishes applied with a wide applicator if possible.
John