@kstewartau87 Yes, the sample boards, no matter the time of day, never looked to me like all the pictures look. I get screen colors vary, time of day, amount of natural light, kind of light bulb...yeah all of that. I was so disappointed when I brought the large samples home and they did not look good at all. I actually chose another color of provenza. Changed my mind at last minute due to a pit in my stomach feeling. Once installed, I was sooooooo happy I went for it despite those samples!! It's beautiful. For me: it does not show footprints bad, does not creek, feels quality under bare foot (but not like real hardwood), does not shot per hair bad. Prior to provenza I had a really dark rich laminate. It showed EVERYTHING and just the dog hair alone i was sweeping multiple times a day. Footprints anywhere light shines in and the water dribbles from my English Mastiff after drinking water were just embarrassing!! So happy I went with my gut!! Seriously. please find my pictures posted 2 years ago in this thread. There are several of my floor in different areas and one of the image that finally made me go back to my gut and install finally mine. Best wishes!

Thank you - I have been worried about that! Just not sure what way to go for flooring on an open house floor plan when we have 2 dogs that are in and out a lot so need flooring that is more water resistant. We have porcelain tile now and dislike how quickly the grout lines get dirty & it's so hard on the feet. The kitchen needs replacing because almost all the tile are cracked - we installed ourselves :(

How can seeing this is spaces not indentical to yours help you. There seem to be many pics if you google the flooring that will be just as helpful. The best is to get a box and lay it in your spaxe with your lighting and your stuff.

We installed the anvil plus chatter oak. After a few months it shows everything it's hard to clean and you can see warping. They are saying it's because of water which doesn't make since because its "waterproof' make sure to install an extra underlayment or they won't follow through with a claim.