To recap from an old post, putting a finish on a white oak kitchen island top. Had decided on Arm-R-Seal, but saw the Behlen on sale so I thought I'd try it. Put 5 coats each side by side on an extra board, scuff sanding with a 400 sponge between coats and waiting 24hr on the ARS, 1-1/2hr on the Behlen. Let the Behlen cure 3 days per the can. Color: The Behlen warmed it up a bit, but not much. I wiped a bare spot next to it with a damp rag and it looked about the same. It's an acrylic so I'll just say you wouldn't mistake it for an oil based finish. Durability: Not concerned about the ARS so just looked at the Behlen. Put a tsp of water on it and waited 1 hr(no damage). Put a tsp of a decent Pinot Grigio(the wife's) on it and waited 1 hr(no damage). Put a coffee mug full of boiling water on it and let it sit 10 min(no damage). Finally I dropped a set of keys on it from about 1 ft 6-7 times. Slight marks as expected(it is wood) but you'd have to get your nose down there to see them. Going with the ARS.