Which of these would be better:

Lauzon Square Edge Exclusive Northern Next Step 3.5" or Mirage Natural Red Oak Exclusive 3 5/16 eased edge

I eliminated the 2 others thanks to the feedbacl I got. How about these 2?

Thankls again

they are both top notch products. So it depends on if you like bevels or not.

Oh my, I forgot about Muskoka. Absolutely true!

You found a good source. Hoskinghardwood.com. Cheaper priced square edge products can also cause some sock catching.

I may have a writeup too. Let me see. Not much about engineered but may help.

http://www.hardwoodinstaller.com/hardwo ... /types.htm

another

http://www.hardwoodinstaller.com/hardwo ... neered.htm

You probably never saw these if you were using Google It does provide some basics that online dealers won't tell you.

Appreciate the assistance. Is one more favorable than the other with the heat/humidity of Florida? Does the bevel really have an advantage in more humid clients as stated? We have a humidistat and keep it at 58-60%

Thanks again

Sarasota:

I think you're getting too deep. I've never heard any discussion about such for Florida and we're looking at engineered still, aren't we? There should be no seasonal gapping with either square edge or micro bevel with the products you're looking at. Solid hardwood, yes, under some circumstances. But I get the impression you're not the type that lives in a cracker house without air conditioning.

You're on the right track. I know the selection process can be overwhelming, but I see you looking too far into it.

Now that I've narrowed the floor down I am having trouble deciding between:

Select & Better
Selection of more uniform wood grain with slight variations in natural shading.

Exclusive
As found in nature. A complete species color and character range in a proportion approximately equivalent to 75% Select and Better grade and 25% Traditional grade.

Traditional
Selection of wood with a strong variation in color and natural character as well

Is there any advantage or disadvantage of one over the other ? It is hard to tell when the floor people show you just one square board

Thanks for any thoughts or tips with regard to thesed different options

I'm still having issues deciding

Now that I've narrowed the floor down I am having trouble deciding between, any suggestions appreciated:

Select & BetterSelection of more uniform wood grain with slight variations in natural shading.

Exclusive
As found in nature. A complete species color and character range in a proportion approximately equivalent to 75% Select and Better grade and 25% Traditional grade.

Traditional Selection of wood with a strong variation in color and natural character as well

Is there any advantage or disadvantage of one over the other ? It is hard to tell when the floor people show you just one square board

Thanks for any thoughts or tips with regard to thesed different options