Walkthrough Before We Start
Near Route 990V, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Check the edge at that door.
Near Route 990V, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Check the edge at that door.
Close to Route 990V, confirm the assembly, job scope and building access requirements before the installation date. Confirm when the room is free.
For homes close to Route 990V, measure the usable area again after the layout is drawn and allow for the cuts it requires. Include your room dimensions.
Close to Route 990V, read the workmanship terms for the installed wood and save your written scope.

Follow the view from the entry when choosing a straight plank direction. Include your room dimensions.

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

Confirm the chevron angle and point alignment at the doorway. Confirm the edge at the door.

In Gilboa, mark where diagonal courses will end beside every fixed edge. Check the edge at that door.

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

For homes close to Route 990V, test the basket weave repeat at a wall before deciding on the border.



Draw the entry sightline and the opening to the next room. Use a short dry layout to judge where the pattern should start. Photograph the entry near the Schoharie Reservoir.
Near Route 990V, 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. Identify any retained trim in a house occupied part of the year.
Near Route 990V, 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. Keep a record of the opening into a later addition.
Near Route 990V, allow for cuts, pattern repeat and material selection. An estimate should use your measured layout and the particular plank size.
Test the full floor buildup against the lowest clearance at the hinge and the latch side. Note how often you use an entry with a deep storm door sill.
Near Route 990V, measure the carrying route, flag any tight turn and confirm any building delivery window before ordering.