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

For homes near Forest Avenue, 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 homes near Forest Avenue, confirm the chevron angle and point alignment at the doorway.

In Graniteville, mark where diagonal courses will end beside every fixed edge. Note which trim stays.

By Forest Avenue, dry-fit a checkerboard section to check the pattern’s scale. Note which trim stays.

Test the basket weave repeat at a wall before deciding on the border. Inspect the edge at that door.



Draw the entry sightline and the opening to the next room. Use a short dry layout to judge where the pattern should start. Bring a photo of the joint at the original hallway tile.
In a home with an older entry and a later room, 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. Record the details of a stair trim piece that must stay.
In a home with an older entry and a later room, 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. Include the lighting in a shaded room near the quarry.
In a home with an older entry and a later room, 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. Measure the floor by the joint at the original hallway tile.
In a home with an older entry and a later room, measure the carrying route, flag any tight turn and confirm any building delivery window before ordering.