We are having the vinyl in the kitchen replaced with similar. The hardwood adjacent is higher by about 1/4" but it varies by an eighth either way. Without correcting the heights of the flooring, what is the best way to trim this? Last time I hand planed the piece the flooring guy installed to make it better but would like to do better. I can make something custom but would like to minimize the bump.

Also, what finish will show the gloss of the refinished Oak?