I just bought and had installed Brazilian Tigerwood floors from Unique Wood Floors. They look great!!! I'm was really happy with the service from them. Winston (a salesman) worked with my installer and I was really impressed by the level of service. I was on the phone asking different questions over a span of a couple of months. Winston always took my call or called me back in a timely manner. I have them installed through out most of the first floor which includes my office where I work. I look at them and must smile.

whatever kibnd of kennel floor you use, make sure it is well sealed!! We had a dog in a concrete kennel for about a year and for years after the kennel was empty, the concrete still stunk. I love the idea of rhino lining for a kennel floor. That stuff is indestructible.

Wood grain is great! Too much wood grain can be visual overload. Consider maybe painted doors and stained trim, or painted trim and stained doors. Or all painted trim and doors. And no dark wood floors unless you love to constantly Swiffer.

Thanks for the the replies. @Oak & Broad- Samples I have list following: 3/4" x 5"x x RL (not sure what RL means) from two samples I have the milling looks good; I compared it to the Kentwood Original Acacia sample I have but I'm not wood guy so I could be wrong. :) Website has: Other Names: Asian Walnut, Shittim Species: Acacia Confusa Color: Light Structure: Solid Thickness: 11/16" Width: 5" Length: Random to 4' Texture: Scraped Stain: Natural Finish: Aluminum Oxide Janka Hardness: 2300 psi Connection: Tongue & Groove Installation: Nail Down / Glue Down Waste Percent: 10 Odd that they list thickness on website as 11/16" but samples list 3/4" Took measurement; looks like 11/16" but so does the Kentwood sample @ Johnson Flooring - In fact I was thinking about ordering a carton to and have my installer check it's quality. Thank you again for the replies.