If the varnish has a water base, then it is characterized by greater strength than the varnish on the solvent. In addition, it can perfectly save the texture and color of natural wood. Parquet varnish should be bought without smell, if a house ecology is an important issue. Water -based varnish is undesirable for surfaces that actively absorb moisture, as well as for exotic wood, whether it be Merbau, Weng or Book.