Poly interior doors

I just got, and stained, some knotty alder interior doors... beautiful. Question: Do I need to polyurethane them, should I poly them? If I do, it'll just be satin, but I suspect they'll be even more pretty w/ some poly. I just tried the wipe-on poly on a test subject and it seems kind of a pain, two coats. What are your considered opinions on poly/no poly, and what kind of poly for interior doors?

Thanks,

Greg

Thanks for the prompt reply. But sorry, when you say "oil" does that mean varnish, or the good ole stuff grandma used to treat furniture with? And how is it applied?

Greg

Originally Posted by gregrice I just...stained, some knotty alder interior doors...Do I need to polyurethane them, should I poly them?

No, no, not unless you want to
I'm with Teetor, even more so
I'd say 4 min with a wipe-on poly on new wood
Possibly 6 for a good finish
On a personal note, all my int. doors are wood with stain

Originally Posted by gregrice Thanks for the prompt reply. But sorry, when you say "oil" does that mean varnish, or the good ole stuff grandma used to treat furniture with? And how is it applied? Greg