Walkthrough Before We Start
For homes by Route 32, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
For homes by Route 32, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
For homes by Route 32, confirm the assembly, job scope and building access requirements before the installation date. Check when the room is free.
For homes close to Route 32, measure the usable area again after the layout is drawn and allow for the cuts it requires. Include the space dimensions.
Close to Route 32, 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.

For homes near Route 32, confirm the chevron angle and point alignment at the door opening.

By Route 32, mark where diagonal courses will end beside every fixed edge. Measure the threshold too.

By Route 32, dry-fit a checkerboard section to check the pattern’s scale. Check the edge at the door.

Test the basket weave repeat at a wall before deciding on the border. Confirm 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. Keep a record of the floor height at the porch door.
Near Route 32, 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 seasonal home with an enclosed porch.
Near Route 32, 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 floor height at the porch door.
Near Route 32, 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 crawlspace below a lower room needs work.
Near Route 32, measure the carrying route, flag any tight turn and confirm any building delivery window before ordering.