What kind of finish is best for finishing maple hardwood?
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Oil-based polyurethanes are very durable.
That is what we put on originally and it only lasted 1 year. I can't refinish my floors every year because they are everywhere except bathrooms and we would have to move out to do it. I remember years ago we had hardwood floors which we refinished. We lived in the house 10 years with 3 kids, and they didn't even mark. I wish I could remember what we used then but it probably isn't even made anymore because it was so good
Put a self leveling resin on it. It will give it a beautiful shine and will outlast you!