Walkthrough Before We Start
By the Wallkill River, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
By the Wallkill River, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
Near Ireland Corners, confirm the assembly, job scope and building access requirements before the installation date. Check when the space is free.
For homes near Ireland Corners, measure the usable area again after the layout is drawn and allow for the cuts it requires. Include the room dimensions.
By Ireland Corners, read the workmanship terms for the installed wood and save your written scope.

For homes by Ireland Corners, follow the view from the entry when choosing a straight plank direction.

Lay out the center line for herringbone before selecting how to trim the borders.

For a Gardiner project, confirm the chevron angle and point alignment at that door opening.

In Gardiner, mark where diagonal courses will end beside every fixed edge. Measure the threshold too.

In Gardiner, dry-fit a checkerboard section to check the pattern’s scale. Check the edge at the door.

For homes near Ireland Corners, test the basket weave repeat at a wall before deciding on the border.



The direction of the hall and height of the next room can change the starting line. Mark both on the room sketch.
Check the buildup with a sample beside the door. It may fit beneath the casing or need a separate edge detail.
Draw the entry sightline and the opening to the next room. Use a short dry layout to judge where the pattern should start. Note the height at a tile edge by the kitchen.
Near Ireland Corners, compare the thickness of both assemblies at the opening, including any padding or preparation required for the new one.
Follow the product instructions and check wood, room and subfloor conditions before installation. Check whether a lower room above a framed base needs work.
Near Ireland Corners, identify the material and thickness under the old surface. Compare that base with the fastening requirements for the selected wood.
Compare the room conditions, approved installation methods and available height for each product before choosing. Photograph the entry near the Wallkill River.
Near Ireland Corners, allow for cuts, pattern repeat and material selection. An estimate should use your measured layout and the particular plank size.