Walkthrough Before We Start
Identify the rooms being replaced, the boards staying in place and the trim you intend to keep.
Identify the rooms being replaced, the boards staying in place and the trim you intend to keep.
Confirm the fastening or adhesive method and get the scope and insurance documentation before work begins.
A room measure should account for fixed features, expected cuts and the quantity the selected pattern requires.
Review labor warranty terms and save the wood maker’s maintenance instructions for the chosen finish.

Set a starting line for a straight lay after comparing room angles, door positions and the longest view.

Herringbone uses alternating pieces.

Chevron pieces meet at a point. Verify angle and edge cuts before ordering material for the full room.

Diagonal fitting changes how boards end at the perimeter. Include the extra cuts in the layout and material count.

Check how whole checkerboard modules fit the room and where a partial pattern will meet the trim.

Lay out a basket weave repeat on paper first so its borders and thresholds do not interrupt the pattern unexpectedly.



If new wood will join an older Dover Plains hallway, measure the boards and floor buildup on both sides of the opening.
Look along the old Dover Plains hall from the entrance before selecting a board direction for the new room.