Hi, I am sorry if this question has already been asked, but couldn't find it on search.

New prefinished solid maple hardwood nailed down by installer, there are multiple dings and scratches scattered, example in photo attached. is there a certain level of these that are considered industry standard? asking installer to resand/refinish or replace those planks is a big job, and no guarantee it will be better by this guy even if he agrees to do it.

Also, planks bordering fireplace, I didn't like him using a plank with dark knots (photo attached). is it unreasonable for me to ask him to replace that plank?

Thanks so much,
J

I know of no industry standard when it comes to damage during the installation. More common sense than anything. It should not happen providing they're careful by protecting completed areas and sweeping often. This one is your call. As far as the small mineral streaks I think you have that one too far under the microscope.

There is no expansion gap to your tiles on the bottom photo, not good.

There should be no damaged boards in a finished floor, we all damage boards most of us replace said boards.

I have done grouted transitions to stone for years. If you leave extra expansion space at perpendicular areas...it's not a problem.

Yea, that's always been a debated issue. Nowadays a sanded type of silicone is often used as it allows for some expansion properties.

Suppose if its a narrow floor you could get away with it but with any kind of width to the floor then it is a problem.

5mm is the smallest gap i have ever left to tiles and this was an engineered board filled with a flexible mastic. I wouldn't consider it with a solid wood.

Suppose if all your work is in Vegas then in it would be a reasonably stable indoor environment with aircon running but still?

Well...We may have to agree to disagree...Depending on circumstances...layout, footage, product, etc etc...it's not that cut and dry. There are some things that won't be written in installation instructions, due to obvious reasons. But to use an installers experience, and weigh out the situation.


BTW...Las Vegas doesn't have stable indoor environments from job to job....