Mayflower  3/8" x 4-3/4" Rift Valley Birch Handscraped

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I would use the matching T- molding SKU# 10025894 or the Regular threshold SKU# 10025895 to picture frame the hearth.

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Thoughts on durability; I have a Bellawood floor that holds up extremely well to our Hound Mix, Pit-Boxer, and another young mutt. Not to mention nieces, nephews, and work shoes. Excellent finish. It's not scratch free but no wood floor could be with these dogs. Harder floors like hickory (41% harder than Red Oak) or exotic floors will dent less easily. 3/4" hardwood can also be refinished several times. Light colors will hide potential scratches. Remember nothing is scratch proof but some do better than others.

Our higher warranty Laminate flooring holds up very well to dog nails and wear but cannot be refinished. Advantage is it's less expensive both for product and labor. Higher Warranty the better.

Our Schon engineered flooring has 7 coats of Treffert or Klumpp (made in Germany) highly resistant polyurethane finish with aluminum oxide anti-scratch and a 55% gloss. Being a natural material it may dent easier than laminate but it's real wood. Engineered can be refinished carefully once or twice.

For Bamboo our Morning Star brand has a similar finish that Schon and Bellawood has and offers the hardest type of bamboo floor produced, "Strand Bamboo". It can be refinished too but only by professionals with bamboo experience as it's a grass product and more difficult than hardwood. Stranded would be my only choice if going with bamboo.

Resilient Vinyl flooring is a very tough floor and the most resistant against damp areas. 

Regardless of the floor you choose, keeping nails trimmed is a good idea. Another idea is to cover nails with vinyl claw covers.

Proper care always helps. For general cleaning a swiffer type system works best. Not one that sprays the floor however. Lightly damp is fine but never soak or flood mop your floor. Have a no shoes policy as much as possible. Use felt pads on all furniture. Sweep often.

Bellawood Cleaner works very well, find it here - http://www.lumberliquidators.com/catalog/section.jsp?categoryId=19

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Being in a power wheelchair myself, you contacted the right guy. Higher warranty laminates will hold up well, my Mom's and Sister's homes can attest to that. I have a solid 3/4" naildown Bellawood floor in my home and it is excellent. Between the chair and two big dogs it's doing very well. Laminate is less expensive but can't be refinished. Engineered flooring can also be a good choice if you go with a higher warranted floor such as Schon or Bellawood Engineered. As far as species, your best choice is something harder than red oak including "strand" bamboo. Note: lighter flooring hides blemishes easier than dark which show everything. See-

Caution, be sure there are no stones caught in tire treads.

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A 6 to 8 mil poly sheeting moisture barrier should be laid for floating floors for an On or Below Grade Concrete subfloor. Overlap seams 4-6" and tape with duct tape. Overlay perimeter 3-4" up wall. Then lay an approved underlayment for floating flooring. Foam Underlayment, Eco Silent Sound, Insulayment. Bellawood Premium Underlayment, or Quiet Walk underlayment for floating floors.

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Engineered has good dimensional stability for humid areas. However it is understood that for best performance, condition and maintain the flooring to consistent indoor temperatures of 60°-80° F and indoor humidity levels of 30% - 50%.

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This can be glued or nailed. You can follow these instructions - www.lumberliquidators.com/assets/images/installation/schon.pdf

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Both. You may follow these instructions here - www.lumberliquidators.com/assets/images/installation/schon.pdf

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Yes it is.

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Yes, however the thinner the flooring the more perfect a subfloor needs to be. For details type, "Elastilon" here - www.lumberliquidators.com/ll/flooring/Flooring101

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It is not.
I would suggest one of our vinyl Tranquility products. We have a 2mm peel and stick and now a 4mm click together product that can go in full bath areas or where moisture is a concern. Thank you for your inquiry.