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The curing time depends on whether conditions outside and inside the house (room temperature, humidity) and finish type. Under favourable conditions for Oil-base finish if usually takes about 12 hours to dry before you can walk on the floor (nothing heavy can be placed on the floor at that time) and at least 72 hours before you can put any heavy furniture on it. As for water-base finish under favourable conditions it takes at least 6 hours before you can walk (nothing heavy can be placed on the floor at that time) and at least 72 hours to move the furniture in.