The Standard Choice for Toronto Commercial Concrete Subfloors
The vast majority of Toronto commercial buildings sit on concrete slabs. For property managers and general contractors who need real wood flooring over concrete, Toronto Quality Wood Flooring installs commercial-grade engineered hardwood using Bona moisture-barrier adhesive, with full documentation and evening or weekend scheduling to keep your business running.
Same-day response. Full documentation package with every quote.
Solid hardwood needs a wood subfloor. Most Toronto commercial buildings have concrete. Engineered hardwood solves this directly without the cost of a plywood sleeper system, added floor height, or installation delays.
Bona SilentSeal moisture-barrier adhesive bonds engineered hardwood directly to commercial concrete slabs. No plywood sleeper system needed. No added floor height. Faster installation means less business disruption and lower total project cost than solid hardwood on concrete.
Commercial buildings run HVAC systems that create rapid temperature and humidity fluctuations. Engineered hardwood's cross-ply core is dimensionally stable under these conditions. Solid hardwood in the same environment expands, contracts, and gaps. Engineered hardwood stays flat and tight year-round.
Commercial-grade engineered hardwood with a 4mm to 6mm wear layer can be refinished two to four times over its lifespan. A retail or office floor installed today can be sanded and refinished rather than replaced when it shows wear in 8 to 12 years. That is a significant long-term cost saving for property owners.
Commercial engineered hardwood pricing depends on species, wear layer thickness, and space type. Every commercial project receives a written project agreement with itemized costs and installation schedule before work begins.
| Space Type | Wear Layer | Price Range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Professional Space | 4mm minimum | $10 to $13 per sq ft | 2 to 4 days |
| Retail and Showroom | 4mm to 6mm | $12 to $15 per sq ft | 3 to 5 days |
| Restaurant and Hospitality | 6mm minimum | $13 to $16 per sq ft | 2 to 4 days |
| Hotel Lobby and Premium | 6mm minimum | $14 to $18 per sq ft | 3 to 6 days |
| Condo Lobby and Common Areas | 4mm to 6mm | $11 to $15 per sq ft | 2 to 4 days |
| Evening and Weekend Premium | All grades | $1 to $2 per sq ft extra | Per schedule agreement |
All prices are supply and install. Concrete subfloor preparation and levelling is itemized separately where required. Every commercial project receives a written project agreement before work begins. Call (437) 525-0155 or request a commercial quote online.
Commercial wear layer selection is more critical than residential. A 2mm wear layer appropriate for a bedroom will show through in a retail space within two years. We recommend commercial minimum standards based on space type and expected daily traffic.
Right for private offices, professional suites, and low-traffic commercial spaces. Allows 2 refinishing cycles over the floor's commercial lifespan.
Offices and SuitesOur standard recommendation for most Toronto commercial installations. Handles moderate to high traffic and allows up to 3 refinishing cycles. The best balance of cost and longevity.
Retail and LobbiesRequired for restaurants, bars, hotel lobbies, and high-traffic retail. Maximum refinishing potential approaches the lifecycle of solid hardwood. Right for spaces where floor replacement would cause major business disruption.
Restaurants and HotelsScope, itemized costs, installation schedule, daily access times, site protection plan, and documentation package are all confirmed in writing before work begins. The agreement is the contract. Nothing changes without written approval.
Toronto commercial spaces cannot always close during business hours. We schedule installations during evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays to keep your operation running. The schedule is confirmed in writing and honoured without exception.
WSIB clearance, liability insurance certificate, contractor license, and scope of work are delivered with the quote. Property managers and building managers receive everything needed for approval without a second request or follow-up call.
Every commercial quote includes a concrete subfloor moisture test and levelness check. Concrete that fails the moisture test or is not level within 3mm over 1.8 metres cannot accept engineered hardwood without preparation. We identify this before quoting so there are no cost surprises after the project is approved.
Same-day response. Full documentation package. Evening and weekend scheduling available across Toronto and the GTA.
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