Wood Plank Sand and Finish Floor

[Leroy A. Eckert]

Ernie or anyone else:
I am considering installing a custom sand and finish floor from the
kitchen tile forward probably with inlays made from exotic wood to and
including the stair well surround. I know how to install, I think, but
this is what I want to do.
Purchase 12" red oak planks 1/2" thick(my coach is red oak), plane it
down (probably to about 3/8")to meet the elevation of the tile to
eliminate any transition strip between the tile and wood, t&g it then
screw and glue it down. I would pre-sanded, stain and first coat the
wood prior to installation. The final finish and detail would be
applied in the coach. Can I do this, and how thin can I plane 12"
plank wood and expect it not to crack.
Thanks,
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
Royale Conversion