I had gone to Lowes and even the floor samples had scratches on them - that wasn't very reassuring. Also, can I trust their installers? I don't have the time or the patience (or the tools) to do it myself.
And thank you Ernesto I definitely plan on using the furniture pads.
I have a quote for Mannington Adura Essex Oak (planks - glued down). It's going in the basement (730 sq ft). I like it a lot - but it's pricey. I can live with it if I know I'm getting a quality product.
1. The installer - no issue here, I trust them, they are local with a store front I...