Walkthrough Before We Start
In Lighthouse Hill, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
In Lighthouse Hill, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
In Lighthouse Hill, confirm the assembly, job scope and building access requirements before the installation date. Inspect when the space is free.
For a Lighthouse Hill project, measure the usable area again after the layout is drawn and allow for the cuts it requires. Compare a sample at the sill.
In Lighthouse Hill, 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. Inspect the edge at the door.

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

Near Lighthouse Avenue, confirm the chevron angle and point alignment at that door opening.

For homes close to Lighthouse Avenue, mark where diagonal courses will end beside every fixed edge.

For homes close to Lighthouse Avenue, dry-fit a checkerboard section to inspect the pattern’s scale.

For a Lighthouse Hill project, 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 Jacques Marchais Museum.
Near Lighthouse Avenue, 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 hillside family home with a sloped approach.
Near Lighthouse Avenue, 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 change of height at the dining room.
Near Lighthouse Avenue, 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 interior with separate entry and dining levels.
Hardwood installation labor runs $2.25/Sq Ft. New wood arrives the next day, acclimates for three days and goes in on day four. Take a photo of the change of height at the dining room before the wood arrives.