Verified flooring case study • West Hartford, CT • Completed July 2026

Solid Red Oak Installation with Plywood Subfloor Preparation

Install new solid hardwood despite severe unevenness in the existing floor assembly

Residential Project · Residential Home

Hardwood removal3/4-inch plywoodSolid red oak

Engagement: Residential Project · Residential Home
Installed area: Approximately 200 square feet
Elapsed work time: One full workday

Project overview

The goal, materials, and finished scope.

The homeowners wanted new solid hardwood in a pre-1900 West Hartford home, but the exposed subfloor was far too uneven for a direct installation. After removing and disposing of the existing hardwood, the team added 3/4-inch plywood to build up the floor, improve the installation surface, and provide added support beneath the new flooring. The preparation and installation stayed within one coordinated flooring scope on this project. Appalachian Signature Collection Red Oak Excel Honey solid hardwood was then installed across approximately 200 square feet. The work was completed in one full day.

Project facts

Completed: July 2026
Documented scope: Residential solid-hardwood replacement
Property type: Residential Home
Rooms: Residential living area
Flooring: Appalachian Signature Collection Red Oak Excel Honey solid hardwood
Project goal: Install new solid hardwood despite severe unevenness in the existing floor assembly

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Appalachian Red Oak Excel Honey solid hardwood installed in a West Hartford room with wood trim — View 1.Completed solid red oak installation after extensive plywood subfloor preparation in West Hartford.

Scope of work

Subfloor preparation came first in this older home.

Removed and disposed of the existing hardwood
Evaluated the exposed subfloor and confirmed it was too uneven for the planned solid hardwood
Installed 3/4-inch plywood to build up the floor, improve flatness, and add support beneath the finished flooring
Installed Appalachian Signature Collection Red Oak Excel Honey solid hardwood

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