4 - 8 total coats seems to be the range.

Before you get too frustrated/ concerned about the 'quality' of the finish, remember that this surface will get bumped, scraped, nicked, dinged, have paddles run across it, etc.... I think you get the idea.

> I dont have a clean room. I've tried blowing as much loose dust out with
> the leaf blower (first coat, didnt work too well even after settling out
> and vacuuming the floor). I hand wetsanded 320 grain between coats. I
> tried wetting down the floor (second coat, better than the first). I'd
> like to get a smooth coat with no specks in it. I'd also like to paddle
> this thing sometime this summer.

> How many coats do most people use? Do you all sand it to 1000 grain and
> polish for that "perfect" look? What other tips can I try for
> better results? Forgive my sounding frustrated, the weather is
> improving...