Walkthrough Before We Start
Close to Highland, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Measure the threshold too.
Close to Highland, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Measure the threshold too.
For a Lloyd project, confirm the assembly, job scope and building access requirements before the installation date. Confirm access before booking.
For homes close to Highland, measure the usable area again after the layout is drawn and allow for the cuts it requires. Include your room dimensions.
For a Lloyd project, 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 Highland, confirm the chevron angle and point alignment at the door opening.

In Lloyd, mark where diagonal courses will end beside every fixed edge. Include the space dimensions.

In Lloyd, dry-fit a checkerboard section to confirm the pattern’s scale. Include the room dimensions.

In Lloyd, test the basket weave repeat at a wall before deciding on the border. Note which trim stays.



Draw the entry sightline and the opening to the next room. Use a short dry layout to judge where the pattern should start. Check the finish in low sun across the main room.
In a family home with an entry facing a drive, 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. Bring a photo of the change from basement tile to the stairs.
In a family home with an entry facing a drive, 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. Record the details of a short flight above the laundry entry.
In a family home with an entry facing a drive, 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. Include the lighting in low sun across the main room.
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 from basement tile to the stairs before the wood arrives.