Walkthrough Before We Start
Near Vernon Boulevard, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
Near Vernon Boulevard, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
In Long Island City, confirm the assembly, job scope and building access requirements before the installation date. Confirm access before booking.
For a Long Island City project, measure the usable area again after the layout is drawn and allow for the cuts it requires. Include the room dimensions.
In Long Island City, 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.

Confirm the chevron angle and point alignment at the doorway. Confirm the edge at the door.

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

For homes close to Vernon Boulevard, dry-fit a checkerboard section to confirm the pattern’s scale.

For homes near Vernon Boulevard, 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. Bring a photo of the doorway at the concrete-to-wood transition.
In a condo with a service elevator, 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 loft stair leading to a mezzanine.
In a condo with a service elevator, 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 wide light from waterfront-facing windows.
In a condo with a service elevator, 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 doorway at the concrete-to-wood transition.
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 doorway at the concrete-to-wood transition before the wood arrives.