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

For homes by Franklin Street, 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 by Franklin Street, confirm the chevron angle and point alignment at the doorway.

By McCarren Park, mark where diagonal courses will end beside each fixed edge. Note which trim stays.

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

For homes near Franklin 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. Measure the floor by the joint beside the old hall threshold.
In an apartment with retained wood trim, 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 the clearance near Franklin Street.
In an apartment with retained wood trim, 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. Check the finish in a waterfront-facing room near Transmitter Park.
In an apartment with retained wood trim, 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. Bring a photo of the joint beside the old hall threshold.
In an apartment with retained wood trim, measure the carrying route, flag any tight turn and confirm any building delivery window before ordering.