Hardwood Floors August/September 2018

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Photo courtesy of Mark Scheller.

New Technology and Artist Work in Harmony By Stacy Brown

Mark Scheller, president of Scheller Hardwood Floors Inc. in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, is renowned for his unique designs, innovative installation methods, and uncanny attention to detail. In fact, over the course of his more than 25-year career, he has been recognized with eight NWFA Wood Floor of the Year Awards, including two Members’ Choice Awards.

“I would run into them at social events, particularly fundraisers for the symphony every year, and they would ask when I was going to do the oor,” said Scheller. “When I got the Origin, I realized that this tool would nally make this project a reality. Previously, I could have done it, but it would have required a ton of jigs and pa erns, and would have had limited accuracy. I knew that I wouldn’t be fully satis ed with the outcome.” e project began with a graphic designer who created the artwork using Adobe Illustrator. “ ere’s a tremendous amount

On this particular oor, the introduction of new technology, the Origin by Shaper Tools, allowed Scheller to nally create a musical masterpiece that had been on his to-do list for more than three years. e installation took place at the home of one of Scheller’s existing clients, a married couple consisting of a harpist for the Hershey Symphony and music teacher, and a lawyer who works from home. e duo, who prides themselves on transforming their home into a retreat, had a vision of a oor that resembled a piece of paper with music wri en on it.

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