Walkthrough Before We Start
Near Longwood Avenue, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
Near Longwood Avenue, mark the retained trim, doors and flooring at the walkthrough so the new hardwood meets those fixed edges. Note which trim stays.
By Bill Rainey Park, confirm the assembly, job scope and building access requirements before the installation date. Confirm access before booking.
For homes near Longwood Avenue, measure the usable area again after the layout is drawn and allow for the cuts it requires. Include the room dimensions.
By Bill Rainey Park, 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 your room dimensions.

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

For a Longwood project, confirm the chevron angle and point alignment at that door opening.

In Longwood, mark where diagonal courses will end beside every fixed edge. Measure the threshold too.

In Longwood, dry-fit a checkerboard section to check the pattern’s scale. Check the edge at the door.

For homes near Longwood Avenue, 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. Note the height at the tile edge at the front door.
Near Longwood 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. Check whether foot traffic along a shared hall needs work.
Near Longwood 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. Photograph the entry near Bill Rainey Park.
Near Longwood 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. Identify any retained trim in a multi-family home with a shared corridor.
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 tile edge at the front door before the wood arrives.