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Professional Flooring Installation in Toronto

New floors transform a home more than almost any other renovation. Whether you want the timeless warmth of solid hardwood, the stability of engineered wood, the affordability of laminate, or the waterproof durability of luxury vinyl plank, our team delivers flawless installations across Toronto and the GTA.

Every flooring project starts with what's underneath. We assess your subfloor condition, check for moisture, level uneven areas with self-levelling compound, and repair damaged plywood or concrete before a single plank goes down. Proper subfloor preparation is the difference between a floor that lasts decades and one that squeaks, gaps, or buckles within a year.

Pricing

Starting from $4/sq ft for laminate, $6/sq ft for vinyl plank, $8/sq ft for hardwood. Price includes materials, subfloor preparation, and professional installation.

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Professional flooring installation by SQFT Contracting in Toronto
Types We Install

Flooring Types for Every Room

The right flooring depends on the room's purpose, moisture exposure, foot traffic, and your budget. We help you choose the best option and install it to manufacturer specifications.

Solid Hardwood Flooring

Solid hardwood is the gold standard of residential flooring — 3/4" thick planks milled from a single piece of natural wood. Species like red oak, white oak, maple, and hickory each bring unique grain patterns, hardness ratings, and colour tones to your home.

Hardwood floors can be sanded and refinished multiple times over their 50-100+ year lifespan, making them a true investment. Installation is typically nail-down over a plywood subfloor — the boards are blind-nailed through the tongue at a 45-degree angle for a clean, hidden fastening pattern.

Important: solid hardwood is not recommended for below-grade installations like basements, as the wood is sensitive to moisture and humidity fluctuations that are common in below-ground spaces.

$8–14/sq ft installed 50–100+ years
Solid hardwood flooring installation in Toronto

Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Engineered hardwood features a real wood veneer (typically 2–6mm thick) bonded to a multi-layer plywood or HDF core. This cross-layer construction makes it far more dimensionally stable than solid hardwood — it expands and contracts less with temperature and humidity changes.

This stability means engineered hardwood can go where solid cannot: basements, over concrete slabs, and over radiant heating systems. Installation methods are flexible — nail-down, glue-down, or floating click-lock — depending on your subfloor type and preference.

Higher-quality engineered boards with thicker veneer layers can be sanded and refinished 1–3 times, extending their lifespan significantly. Costs range from $3–14/sq ft depending on wood species and veneer thickness.

$3–14/sq ft Basement-safe
Engineered hardwood flooring installation

Laminate Flooring

Laminate is a synthetic multi-layer flooring product consisting of an HDF (high-density fibreboard) core, a photographic image layer that mimics wood or stone, and a transparent wear layer on top rated from AC3 (residential) to AC5 (heavy commercial).

At $1–5/sq ft for materials, laminate is the most budget-friendly option that still delivers a convincing wood-look finish. Installation is fast — click-lock floating planks snap together without glue or nails and require no attachment to the subfloor. A foam underlayment goes down first for sound dampening and moisture protection.

Important: standard laminate is not waterproof. While it handles minor spills when wiped up quickly, standing water can cause the HDF core to swell and warp. Not ideal for bathrooms or laundry rooms unless you choose a water-resistant rated product.

$1–5/sq ft AC3–AC5 rated
Laminate flooring installation

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)

LVP is 100% waterproof flooring built on either an SPC (stone polymer composite) or WPC (wood polymer composite) core. It realistically mimics the look and texture of hardwood or natural stone while being completely impervious to water — making it the ideal choice for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and laundry rooms.

Modern LVP features embossed-in-register (EIR) textures that match the printed grain pattern, creating a remarkably realistic feel underfoot. Installation uses click-lock floating technology — fast, clean, and no adhesive required. Most rooms can be completed in a single day.

At $2–7/sq ft for materials, LVP offers outstanding value: waterproof performance, scratch resistance, easy maintenance, and a 20–30 year warranty from most manufacturers.

100% waterproof $2–7/sq ft
Luxury vinyl plank flooring installation
Our Process

How We Install Your New Floors

Every flooring project follows a proven 5-step process that ensures a level surface, tight joints, and a finish that lasts for decades.

1

Assess & Measure

We inspect the existing floor and subfloor condition, check moisture levels with a meter, take precise room measurements, and help you choose the right flooring type for each space.

2

Remove Old Flooring

Careful removal of existing carpet, tile, laminate, or hardwood. We handle disposal, pull up old staples and adhesive, and leave a clean surface ready for the next step.

3

Subfloor Preparation

The most critical step. We level uneven areas with self-levelling compound, repair damaged plywood sections, secure loose boards to eliminate squeaks, and ensure the surface is flat within 3/16" over 10 feet.

4

Install New Flooring

Underlayment goes down first, followed by your new flooring — nail-down, glue-down, or click-lock floating depending on the product and subfloor type. Planks are staggered for structural integrity and visual appeal.

5

Finish & Transitions

T-mouldings between rooms, reducers at doorways, stair nosing on steps, and quarter-round or shoe moulding along walls. Every transition is clean, secure, and colour-matched to your new floor.

Expert Knowledge

Installation Methods & Subfloor Work

The installation method depends on your flooring type, subfloor material, and room location. We match the right technique to your specific project for maximum longevity.

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Nail-Down

The traditional method for solid hardwood over plywood subfloors. Planks are blind-nailed through the tongue at a 45-degree angle using a pneumatic flooring nailer. Most secure and longest-lasting attachment for hardwood.

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Glue-Down

Engineered hardwood or LVP adhered directly to concrete or plywood using urethane adhesive. Provides the most stable, quiet installation with zero movement. Best over concrete slabs and radiant heat systems.

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Click-Lock Floating

Planks snap together at the edges and float over an underlayment — no nails or glue attaching them to the subfloor. Fastest installation method. Standard for laminate, LVP, and many engineered hardwoods.

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Subfloor Levelling

Self-levelling compound is poured over uneven concrete or plywood to create a perfectly flat surface. Critical for floating floors, which amplify every dip and bump underneath. We level to within 3/16" over 10 feet — industry standard.

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Underlayment

A thin layer installed between the subfloor and flooring for sound dampening, moisture protection, and thermal insulation. Options include foam, cork, rubber, and felt. Foam for laminate, cork for hardwood, rubber for condos with STC requirements.

What We Offer

Our Flooring Services

Hardwood Installation

Solid and engineered hardwood installed with proper acclimatization, moisture testing, and precision nail-down or glue-down technique. Oak, maple, hickory, and walnut species available.

Vinyl Plank Installation

Waterproof luxury vinyl plank (LVP) for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and high-traffic areas. Click-lock floating installation over prepared subfloor with proper underlayment.

Laminate Installation

Budget-friendly laminate flooring with click-lock floating installation. We ensure proper expansion gaps, staggered joints, and foam underlayment for a quiet, professional finish.

Floor Removal & Disposal

Complete removal of old carpet, tile, hardwood, or laminate including staple pulling, adhesive scraping, and responsible disposal. We leave a clean subfloor ready for new flooring.

Subfloor Repair

Damaged, uneven, or squeaky subfloors repaired before new flooring goes down. We replace rotted plywood sections, secure loose boards, and apply self-levelling compound over concrete.

Transitions & Trim

T-mouldings, reducers, stair nosing, quarter-round, and shoe moulding installed to finish every edge and doorway. Colour-matched to your flooring for a seamless, polished look.

Our Work

Flooring Projects Gallery

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Results

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Why Choose Us

The SQFT Flooring Difference

Subfloor Experts

We invest serious time in subfloor preparation because it determines how your floor will perform for decades. Proper levelling, moisture testing, and repair prevent squeaks, gaps, and premature wear.

All Types Welcome

From premium solid hardwood to budget-friendly laminate, from waterproof LVP to engineered wood over radiant heat — we install every major flooring type using the correct method for each product.

Seamless Transitions

The details make the difference. We install T-mouldings between rooms, reducers at height changes, stair nosing on steps, and trim along walls — all colour-matched for a polished, professional result.

FAQ

Common Flooring Questions

Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is a 100% waterproof synthetic flooring with a rigid SPC or WPC core and a printed wear layer that mimics wood. Hardwood is solid natural wood — typically 3/4" thick oak, maple, or hickory. LVP costs less ($2–7/sq ft vs $8–14/sq ft), installs faster via click-lock, and handles moisture with no issues. Hardwood offers unmatched natural beauty, can be refinished multiple times, and lasts 50–100+ years. LVP is the better choice for kitchens, bathrooms, and basements; hardwood is ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms where moisture is not a concern.
Subfloor preparation includes levelling uneven areas with self-levelling compound, repairing damaged plywood, securing loose or squeaky boards, removing old adhesive or staples, and testing for moisture. The subfloor must be flat within 3/16" over 10 feet for most flooring products. Without proper prep, floating floors will feel spongy over dips, hardwood will develop gaps over humps, and any floor can develop squeaks from loose subfloor panels. We consider subfloor prep the most important step in any flooring installation.
Solid hardwood typically needs 3–7 days of acclimation in the room where it will be installed, stored flat with spacers between boxes to allow air circulation. This allows the wood to reach equilibrium with the room's temperature and humidity, reducing post-installation expansion or contraction. Engineered hardwood needs 2–3 days. Laminate and LVP usually need 48 hours. We always follow the manufacturer's specific acclimation guidelines, and we verify the moisture content of both the flooring and the subfloor with a meter before installation begins.
Solid hardwood is not recommended for basements. Below-grade spaces have higher humidity levels and greater risk of moisture intrusion, which causes solid wood to expand, cup, and buckle. Instead, we recommend engineered hardwood (which has a cross-layer core that resists moisture movement), luxury vinyl plank (100% waterproof), or laminate with a water-resistant rating. If you want a real wood look in your basement, engineered hardwood with a glue-down installation over concrete is the best option — it looks and feels like solid hardwood but handles basement conditions far better.
A typical room (150–200 sq ft) takes 1 day for LVP or laminate, and 1–2 days for hardwood. A full-home installation (1,000+ sq ft) usually takes 3–5 days depending on the flooring type and subfloor condition. If significant subfloor work is needed — levelling, plywood replacement, or moisture remediation — add 1–2 days. Old flooring removal adds half a day to a full day. We provide a detailed timeline during your free estimate so you know exactly what to expect.

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