There’s nothing quite like 100% Canadian made Red & White Oak flooring. It exudes a warmth and elegance that is unparalleled in its appeal.
And if you are on a tight budget, then you can always choose from lesser priced options like Ash or birch.
Wooden flooring has become more popular than ever in Canada. Owe it to the increase in supply of
quality materials or due to the many advantages that wood flooring offers, more and more homeowners are considering switching over to solid hardwood flooring in Toronto.
And unlike earlier, when the costs of materials, installation and labor were clouded in mystery and were left to guesswork at best, today, most suppliers are more than happy to provide you with detailed costing.
So if you are on the fence about
installing wood flooring in your Toronto home, then here’s a brief guide to help you in the decision making process.
Types of wood flooring in Toronto
Most Toronto dealers supply a wide range of locally made as well as imported wooden flooring material. If solid wood catches your fancy, then you can choose from red and white oak, maple, birch, beech, ash, hickory, walnut, Jatoba, Tigerwood as well as Asian imports like Burma teak, Kempas and Exotic Walnut.
Most suppliers will also have an equally elaborate range of materials in Engineered Wooden flooring, Bamboo and Laminate flooring.
Installation Services in Toronto
Many wood flooring suppliers also offer installation services. In case they don’t, they will always recommend quality installers who have the right experience and the skills to install the flooring in your home. Installation is a critical part of the remodeling process and a lot of homeowners make the mistake of hiring cheap installation companies to cut corners.
It may help you save some money upfront but can cost you in the form of expensive repairs a few years later. So, if you do not wish to hire the company recommended by the flooring material supplier, always seek references from any installation company that you speak to. Get quotes from multiple companies and compare before you make a choice.
Cost of Installation
The cost of installation depends on several variables. Experienced labor will not cost you anything less than $2 per square foot of installation. In addition to this, if it involves removal and discarding your old flooring, then you will have to add at least $1.50 per square foot to your labor costs. If the subfloor needs to be repaired or levelled, then that will be an additional $1.5 per square foot at least. So, a large part of the hardwood flooring cost in Toronto goes towards installation and labor.
Can I install hardwood flooring myself?
There’s a lot of hype about DIY hardwood floor installation. However, if you have never installed it before, it can become a very tedious and complicated process. So it is recommended that you hire professional installers.
To know more about hardwood flooring installation in your home, speak to a supplier and request a free in-home consultation.
