Flooring Installation in Toronto & the GTA

Hardwood, engineered plank, tile and vinyl plank, laid with the subfloor work, stairs and trim that go with them. We start with a free visit to measure and check what is under your current floor.

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Wood floor laid in a chevron pattern with a straight border, sunlight from tall windows and a steel staircase behind — One of our floors: chevron through the living area, before baseboards.

Chevron wood floor running up to a fireplace wall still covered in GlasRoc tile backer board — One of our floors: chevron through the living area, before baseboards.

What your subfloor allows

The surface under the floor decides between solid and engineered wood. This is what Mirage, a Canadian hardwood maker, says for its own floors.

Subfloor
Solid hardwood
Engineered / Lock
Concrete slabBasements, slab-on-grade condos
Not recommended
Yeswith the right adhesive and a vapour barrier
Radiant heatHeated floors
Not covered
Yesexcept Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) and Hickory

Source: Mirage, installing hardwood floors. Other makers set their own rules; we follow the guide of the floor you buy.

Chevron wood meets a marble landing

On this open-plan floor, two materials sit at one level around the stair opening.

Checkerboard of white and grey marble tiles around a stair opening, with chevron wood flooring on the level beyond — **Landing**Large white and grey marble squares wrap the stair opening.

Chevron wood floor framed by a straight border plank where it meets the marble edge of the stair opening — **Edge**A straight border plank frames the chevron where it meets the marble.

Marble landing and marble-clad steps covered with protective board and tape, open-plan room beyond — **Protection**Finished stone steps stay taped and covered while other trades work.

What a flooring job includes

Old floor outRemoval and disposal of flooring, underlay and adhesive.
SubfloorLevelling, screwing down loose sheathing to stop squeaks, moisture readings on concrete.
The new floorSolid or engineered wood, porcelain or stone tile, vinyl plank.
Stairs and trimTreads, risers and nosings, baseboard, thresholds between rooms.

Staircase with wood treads, white risers and balusters, a wood handrail and a closet door under the stairs

Keeping wood and marble right after we leave

Wood floors

Mirage asks for relative humidity around 45% in the room, all year.
Boxes go in the room at least 24 hours before installation; engineered and Lock boxes stay sealed.

Source: Mirage FAQ

Marble floors

No lemon, vinegar or other acids: they can dull or etch marble.
Mats inside and outside the entrance keep out the grit that scratches stone.
Dust mop often with a clean, untreated dry mop.

Source: Natural Stone Institute, stone care

In a condo, footsteps are one of the noise sources the Condominium Authority of Ontario lists, and a noise dispute can go to its Tribunal. Read your building's rules on hard flooring and underlay before you choose.

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What moves the price of a floor

Area and patternSquare footage, and a chevron or herringbone takes more cuts than a straight lay.
What comes up firstCarpet, glued-down flooring or old tile, and the adhesive under it.
Subfloor workLevelling compound, new plywood or squeak repair where readings call for it.
StairsThe number of treads, risers and nosings to match the new floor.
Trim and transitionsBaseboard, thresholds and the joins where wood meets tile.

Flooring installation questions

Can solid hardwood go on a concrete slab?

Mirage does not recommend solid wood over concrete. Its engineered and Lock floors can go on a slab with the right adhesive and a vapour barrier.

Can a wood floor go over radiant heat?

Mirage allows its engineered and Lock floors over radiant heat, except Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) and Hickory.

How long do the boxes sit in the room?

Mirage asks for at least 24 hours in the room before installation, with engineered and Lock boxes kept sealed.

How should I clean a marble floor?

With a neutral stone cleaner and a dry dust mop. The Natural Stone Institute warns that lemon, vinegar and other acids can dull or etch marble.

Do you redo the stairs with the floor?

Yes. Treads, risers, nosings and the trim between rooms can be part of the same job, so the stairs match the new floor.

How do I get a flooring quote?

Call 437-667-2121 or use the form below. We reply within 24 hours and the first visit is free.

Tell us about your floors

Call 437-667-2121, email info@artstyleconstruction.ca, or use the form. A quote is faster when you send:

photos of each room and the floor you have now;
the rough square footage;
whether stairs are included, and if it is a house or a condo.

More on floors through the seasons: Toronto flooring, winter salt and humidity.

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