Climate
Winter heating often pulls indoor humidity to 20–30% RH. Summers can sit at 60–70%. A cross-ply core moves less than solid strip through that swing. Occupied rooms do best near 35–55% RH.
(01) — Specs
Engineered Hardwood Flooring Toronto
Engineered oak supply starts at $4 / sq ft, with stain matching included when you order. 3/4 inch European white oak for condo concrete and for houses.
- $4
- / sq ft, supply
- 3/4 in
- Engineered oak
- AB and ABC
- Two grades
- Matte or satin
- UV aluminum oxide
- Included
- Stain match, with the order
(02) — The sheet
The programme, in one sheet.
- Species
- European white oak
- Construction
- 3/4 inch engineered, cross-ply core
- Widths
- 7½, 9¼, and 10¼ inch straight plank; herringbone and chevron blocks
- Grades
- AB for a quiet field, ABC where character is wanted
- Finish
- UV aluminum oxide, matte or satin
- Heat and slabs
- Radiant when the product limits allow, confirmed in the quote. Glue-down or floating on condo concrete.
- Supply
- From $4 / sq ft. Stain match included when you order.
- Labour, guidance
- Floating $2–$3. Glue-down, glue-assist, or nail-down $2.50–$4. Pattern $4.50–$5.50 per sq ft.
These bands are planning guidance, not a rate card. The full table is on the cost guide. Radiant limits are on the radiant-heat guide.
(03) — Construction
A core for Toronto’s seasons.
European white oak. The face you see, and the layer a later sanding would touch. Depth is confirmed on the order.
Condo and radiant
Glue-down or floating on concrete. Solid hardwood cannot go on concrete. Radiant heat only when the product limits allow, and that is confirmed in the quote.
Samples and stain
See boards at AA Floors, 524 Evans Ave, or by delivery. The stain is included when you order. Where to find us. Custom stain matching.
(04) — Formats
Three ways to lay the same oak.
Grade AB
A quiet field. Tighter grain, less character. The usual choice for a condo.
Grade ABC
The same oak and the same finish, with knots and tonal shift kept in the grade.
(05) — Engineered versus solid
Engineered, where solid hardwood cannot.
Solid strip needs a wood subfloor and steady humidity. These are the rooms where Floors Toronto specifies engineered oak instead.
- Concrete
- Engineered can be glued or floated. Solid cannot go on concrete.
- Condos
- Engineered is the usual hardwood specification. Solid needs a wood subfloor.
- Radiant
- Engineered when the product limits allow, confirmed in the quote. Solid is not the specification.
- Below grade
- Engineered, yes. Solid, no.
- Humidity
- A cross-ply core moves less than solid strip through 20–30% winter RH and 60–70% summer RH.
- Installation
- Engineered: nail, glue, or float. Solid: nail or staple.
- Widths
- Engineered straight plank to 10¼ inch. Pattern blocks at 5 × 25 and 5 × 25½ inch.
- Stain match
- Included on our oak when you order.
The longer comparison is the engineered and solid guide.
(06) — Projects
Floors already in the room.
(07) — Start your project
Tell us about your space.
What do you need?
Our oak, then our crew. Stain match is included with the order.
- Reply within 1 business day
- Stain match included when you order
- Itemised, no-obligation quote
- Insured crews, 5-year workmanship warranty
The quote request is in.
We reply within one business day. If the job includes install, the reply separates supply from the method and the subfloor. If you want samples, we send them on the real oak. If a site measure is needed, we book it from that reply.
If you chose a colour photo, email the file to tymur@floorstoronto.ca with your name so the match can start. The form stores the file name, not the picture.
Is engineered hardwood better than solid hardwood for Toronto homes?
For most Toronto homes and condominiums, engineered hardwood is the specification. Winter heating often pulls indoor humidity to 20–30% RH and summers can sit at 60–70%. A cross-ply core moves less than solid strip through that swing. Occupied rooms do best near 35–55% RH. The full comparison is on the engineered and solid guide.
Can engineered hardwood be installed in a Toronto condominium?
Yes. It can be glued to concrete or floated over acoustic underlay. Solid hardwood cannot go on concrete. Floors Toronto handles the board package, elevator booking, and hallway protection. A certificate of insurance is issued on request within 24 hours. Condo installation is the next page.
How does engineered hardwood perform with radiant floor heating in Toronto?
It can, when the product limits and the surface temperature stay inside what the quote confirms. It is not assumed. Nail-down needs plywood. Concrete usually takes glue-down or a floating floor. The radiant-heat guide has the constraints.
What is the difference between Grade AB and Grade ABC engineered hardwood?
Grade AB is the quieter field: tighter grain and less character. Grade ABC keeps knots and tonal variation in the same European white oak and the same finish. Both are 3/4 inch. The grade guide shows the two boards.
What widths of engineered hardwood are available at Floors Toronto?
Straight plank is 7½, 9¼, and 10¼ inch. Herringbone blocks are 5 × 25 inch. Chevron blocks are 5 × 25½ inch. Every format is 3/4 inch European white oak, Grade AB or ABC. The format pages list each one.
How much does engineered hardwood flooring cost in Toronto?
Supply starts at $4 CAD per square foot. Installation is quoted by method and subfloor, not folded into that figure. Planning bands, which are guidance and not a rate card, are floating $2–$3, glue-down, glue-assist, or nail-down $2.50–$4, and herringbone or chevron $4.50–$5.50 per square foot. The full table is on the cost guide. Stain matching is included when you order.
Can engineered hardwood be refinished?
The wear layer can be sanded when the order confirms the depth. That depth is not guessed on this page. Refinishing an existing floor is a different job from ordering new oak. The refinishing guide explains that difference.
(09) — Next
Keep reading.
- 01Colour-matched oak and install
The order that includes the stain and the crew.
- 02Custom stain matching
Included when you order. Struck on real oak.
- 03Products overview
Formats, grades, and the rest of the programme.
- 04Installation
Glue-down, floating, and nail-down.
- 05Cost guide
The full planning table, not a rate card.
Updated 23 October 2026