Residential and Commercial
Toronto Quality Wood Flooring installs solid hardwood and engineered hardwood floors for homes and businesses across Toronto. Every installation starts with a written quote and a subfloor moisture test before any material goes down.
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Toronto hardwood floor installation costs range from $6 to $15 per square foot depending on species, installation method, and subfloor condition. Every project below includes supply and install. Subfloor repair, old floor removal, and furniture moving are itemized separately so you know exactly what you are paying for.
| Installation Type | Price Range | What is Included | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Hardwood Installation | $6 to $12 per sq ft | Supply and install, subfloor moisture test, nail-down or glue-down, baseboards refit | 2 to 4 days |
| Engineered Hardwood Installation | $8 to $15 per sq ft | Supply and install, glue-down or floating, moisture barrier, radiant heat compatible | 2 to 3 days |
| Herringbone or Chevron Pattern | $12 to $18 per sq ft | Pattern layout, increased material and labour for diagonal cuts and waste | 3 to 5 days |
| Wide Plank Installation (5 inch plus) | $10 to $16 per sq ft | Supply and install premium wide plank, face nail where required, glue-assist | 2 to 4 days |
| Subfloor Preparation | $1 to $5 per sq ft | Levelling compound, plywood installation, squeak correction, moisture barrier | 1 day |
| Old Floor Removal and Disposal | $0.50 to $2 per sq ft | Removal and disposal of existing hardwood, laminate, carpet, or tile | Half day |
All prices are supply and install unless noted. Toronto Quality Wood Flooring provides a written itemized quote before any work begins. The price you approve is the price on your invoice. Call (437) 525-0155 or request a quote online.
Toronto homes have three common subfloor types. Wood subfloors over joists, concrete slabs in condos and newer builds, and existing hardwood that needs to be floated over. Each subfloor type requires a different installation method. Choosing the wrong method is the most common cause of squeaks, gaps, and cupping after installation.
Toronto's climate swings from minus 20 in January to plus 35 in August. That 55 degree range causes wood to expand and contract seasonally. Species with tighter grain and moderate hardness handle Toronto's humidity shifts better than very soft or very porous woods. We source from FSC-certified Canadian manufacturers Mirage, Lauzon, and Preverco.
Handles Toronto's humidity swings exceptionally well due to tight grain structure. Accepts stain evenly across the board with no blotching. Wide plank white oak in 5 to 7 inch widths is the standard choice for Forest Hill, Rosedale, and Lawrence Park executive homes.
The hardest domestic hardwood available in Canada. Resists denting in high-traffic kitchens, hallways, and family rooms. Light colour brightens spaces. Common in North York and Scarborough homes built between 1960 and 1985. Difficult to stain evenly so most clients keep it natural or lightly toned.
The most common species in Toronto homes built before 1995. If you are matching existing floors in a Leslieville semi or a North York bungalow, red oak is almost certainly what you already have. Most affordable domestic hardwood and widely available from Canadian manufacturers.
Deep chocolate tones that photograph exceptionally well and attract buyers in the luxury market. Softer than oak so less suitable for homes with large dogs or very high traffic. The premium choice for custom homes, principal bedrooms, and home offices in Bridle Path and Yorkville.
The hardest domestic hardwood we install. Dramatic grain variation with strong colour contrast between heartwood and sapwood. Not suitable for contemporary or minimalist interiors. Excellent for cottages, mudrooms, and commercial spaces where extreme durability is the priority over uniformity.
White oak, hard maple, red oak, walnut, and hickory are all available in engineered hardwood format with 2mm to 6mm wear layers over cross-ply plywood core. Engineered format is required for Toronto condos with concrete subfloors and recommended for any below-grade installation including finished basements.
Every Toronto hardwood installation follows the same five steps. No shortcuts. No skipped inspections. The price you approve is the price on your invoice.
We visit your Toronto home or commercial space, measure the installation area, inspect the subfloor for moisture and levelness, and discuss species, stain colour, and pattern preferences. You receive a written itemized quote before any work begins. The price you approve is the price on the invoice.
We help you select the right species, width, and finish for your space and Toronto's climate. All hardwood is delivered and spread throughout the installation space for 3 to 5 days before installation begins. Toronto's humidity swings require full acclimation to prevent gaps and cupping after installation.
Moisture meter readings are taken and documented. The subfloor is checked for level, cleaned, and any squeaks or structural issues are corrected. Skipping this step is the number one cause of hardwood flooring failures across Toronto homes. We never skip it.
Nail-down, glue-down, or floating depending on your subfloor type and species selection. Laser-guided layout lines ensure straight rows throughout. Herringbone and chevron patterns require chalk line layout before the first plank goes down. Every plank is blind-nailed and face-nailed at walls and transitions.
We walk through every room with you before signing off. Transitions, baseboards, and shoe molding are fitted and finished. Every hardwood installation is backed by our 2-year guarantee covering installation workmanship from subfloor to finished surface.
Toronto spans 630 square kilometres across 240 distinct neighbourhoods. The city's housing stock covers more than 120 years of construction. Each era presents different installation challenges that a contractor without Toronto experience will not anticipate.
Toronto's relative humidity swings from 30 percent in winter to 80 percent in summer. That 50-point swing causes wood to expand and contract seasonally. We require 3 to 5 days of on-site acclimation before every installation and leave proper expansion gaps at every wall, doorway, and transition.
Pre-1940 Toronto homes in Cabbagetown, Leslieville, and Riverdale often have original fir or pine subfloors that are no longer perfectly level. We shim and level before installation rather than relying on adhesive to bridge gaps. Heritage subfloors require hand nailing in areas where pneumatic nailers would crack old boards.
Toronto has over 300,000 condo units across the downtown core and midtown. Concrete subfloors require engineered hardwood and Bona moisture-barrier adhesive. Most condo boards require IIC 50 or higher acoustic underlay. We provide all required documentation before booking the elevator.
With the average Toronto detached trading above $1.4 million, new hardwood floors are one of the highest-return pre-sale improvements available. We schedule pre-sale installations to fit around agent timelines and can install, clean, and clear the site within 4 days for most main floors.
Toronto condo hardwood installation is more complex than a detached home. Concrete subfloors, acoustic requirements, condo board approvals, and elevator bookings all need to be handled before the first plank goes down.
Most hardwood flooring quotes in Toronto cover only the material and basic installation. These costs are rarely included in a first quote but almost always appear on the final invoice with other contractors. We put every line item in writing before work begins so you know the full number upfront.
If your subfloor is uneven, damaged, or lacks moisture protection, it must be corrected before any hardwood goes down. Skipping this step causes squeaks, gaps, and buckling within 12 months. We always inspect and document subfloor condition in your written quote.
Removing existing hardwood, laminate, carpet, or tile costs extra and is rarely included in a base quote. Toronto has strict construction waste disposal regulations. We include removal and disposal as a line item so you know the full cost upfront.
Moving heavy furniture requires extra time and care to avoid damaging new floors. We charge per room or per heavy item and include it in the written quote. Appliances like refrigerators and stoves are typically excluded and handled by the homeowner before installation day.
Toronto condo buildings charge for elevator bookings and require insurance documentation before trades access the building. We handle all bookings and paperwork. Condo access fees are included in your quote where applicable.
T-molds, reducers, stair nosings, and threshold pieces are required wherever your new hardwood meets a different floor type or level change. Every transition piece is itemized in your written quote before work begins.
New hardwood changes the floor height and often requires new baseboards or shoe mold to cover expansion gaps at walls. Old baseboards frequently crack during removal in older Toronto homes. We include baseboard replacement as a line item in every quote where it applies.
Twenty years of installing hardwood floors across Toronto means we have seen every subfloor condition, every housing era, and every installation challenge this city produces.
We have installed hardwood in hundreds of pre-1940 Toronto homes in Cabbagetown, Leslieville, and Riverdale. Original fir subfloors, off-level joists, and narrow room profiles require hand techniques that newer installers do not know. We know them.
The number you approve is the number on the invoice. We itemize every cost including subfloor prep, removal, transitions, and condo access fees. No additions after work begins. The price is locked before we touch your floor.
We commit to a start date and finish date before work begins. Toronto pre-sale timelines are tight and agent deadlines are real. Our crews show up when scheduled and finish when promised. If anything changes you hear from us that day.
WSIB documentation, elevator booking, IIC acoustic underlay, and condo board approval handled for every condo installation. Evening and weekend scheduling for commercial spaces. We bring the paperwork every time without being asked.
Get a free in-home assessment and written, itemized quote. We respond the same business day across all Toronto neighbourhoods and the GTA.
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