Help - cutting installed flooring - under extreme

Hi all,

Due to timelines we had to install our wood before our tile. For smooth transitions from the foyer to the living room and dining room, I wanted them to butt the boards into a 'threshold' board, if that makes sense - one piece that spanned the doorway. Well, they didn't - they simply cut the boards off in the door transition. Problem is, they aren't even flush with each other. See my pathetic drawing:

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z31/canuck88/Flooringtransition.jpg

2 questions I really need help with:

1) Is there a way to cut these boards to be flush with each other rather than using my circular saw and oscillating tool? (ie. A more professional way)

My plan is to lay the tile to within 1/4" and then use caulking (same color as the grout) to provide a seamless transition from tile to wood (I'm using Ditra XL and they will be the same height).

2) Should I cut the boards back even further and install a 1" strip running the opposite way so the boards butt up against it (I'd glue and finish nail it) so that it gives a really clean line, or would that look funny or be too complicated?

I hope some folks see this right away as the tiler is coming tomorrow night so I need to act fast!

Thanks!

Have you paid the wood flooring installer. He butchered that part of the job. Never saw a floor left that way.
Get him back there

"T" - moulding.

Mike; I agree, but I know the guy personally and I'm very happy with the other 1800 sq ft (and he charged me $1.20/sq). I can fix this myself

Bud - that's the easy option. Haha I was wondering if there was a 'cleaner' way to have it look more seamless

1" rubber/vinyl reducer moulding?

If you are careful and slightly talented you could re-cut most of the length with a circular saw and use a sonic saw at the ends to cut to the wall (s). You run the risk of splintering however. When the tile is installed a small bead of caulk would/should be used at that juncture anyway. Maybe splintering won't be an issue.

The tile installer is coming tomorrow night? Is he that busy or is it a sideline?