Walkthrough Before We Start
By the Heritage Trail, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
By the Heritage Trail, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
Close to Main Street, confirm the assembly, job scope and building access requirements before the installation date. Check when your room is free.
For homes close to Main Street, measure the usable area again after the layout is drawn and allow for the cuts it requires. Include the room dimensions.
Near Main Street, 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 the space 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. Include your room dimensions.

In Goshen, mark where diagonal courses will end beside each fixed edge. Include your room dimensions.

In Goshen, dry-fit a checkerboard section to check the pattern’s scale. Compare a sample at the sill.

For homes close to Main Street, 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. Keep a record of the transition by a retained fireplace.
Near Main Street, 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. Note how often you use a mudroom used after trail outings.
Near Main Street, 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. Note the height at the transition by a retained fireplace.
Near Main Street, 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. Check whether a framed floor above an older cellar needs work.
Near Main Street, measure the carrying route, flag any tight turn and confirm any building delivery window before ordering.