Hardwood Flooring Installation & Refinishing Contractor in Etobicoke
LV Hardwood Flooring serves Etobicoke from our shop on Dufferin near Sheppard — about twenty minutes east of The Kingsway and Islington. We work across Etobicoke’s full range of housing: original bungalows and semi-detached homes from the 1940s–1960s, mid-century detached in Islington, and the waterfront condos along Humber Bay Shores and Mimico. Refinishing of original hardwood, carpet-to-hardwood conversions and condo installations make up the bulk of our work here. Direct-employee crews, written quotes, no subcontractors.
Hardwood Flooring Services We Provide in Etobicoke
Etobicoke is one of the most mixed housing-stock areas in the GTA — a 1948 bungalow in Mimico needs a very different approach than a 2018 condo in Humber Bay. We handle the full range.
Hardwood Refinishing
The dominant project across South Etobicoke. Original 2.25″ oak strip from the 1940s–1960s in bungalows and semis — almost always salvageable with sanding, repair and finishing. Often paired with stain updates to modernise the look.
Carpet-to-Hardwood Conversions
Constant work in Etobicoke. Lift the carpet, assess what’s underneath. In older neighbourhoods you usually find original hardwood that just needs refinishing; in 1970s–1980s homes you might be looking at new installation instead. We handle both scenarios on the same visit.
Engineered Hardwood Installation in Condos
Standard for Humber Bay Shores, Mimico waterfront and the condos along The Queensway. Engineered hardwood handles condo slab installations, condo humidity and condo board requirements (acoustic underlayment, IIC ratings). We’re on the approved-installer list at many Etobicoke buildings.
Solid Hardwood Installation
For detached and semi-detached homes where a homeowner wants traditional 3/4″ solid product. Common in The Kingsway, Sunnylea and other established neighbourhoods.
Stair Refinishing
Treads, risers and railings — staircases in Etobicoke bungalows and semis are often the only original hardwood feature left after a renovation. Restoring them properly anchors the rest of the work.
Dust-Controlled Floor Sanding
HEPA-filtered vacuum systems on every sander. Essential for occupied bungalows where the homeowner stays in the home during the work, and required for most condo buildings.
How We Work With Etobicoke Homeowners — Step by Step
- Step 1 — Call or send photos. Same-day response. For condos, send the building name — we’ll confirm whether we’re already on the approved list.
- Step 2 — Free in-home estimate. Usually within 2–4 days. We bring samples for new installations, and lift a corner board on refinishing jobs to assess sanding allowance.
- Step 3 — Written, itemised quote. Same day or next morning. Materials, labour, condo-specific requirements (acoustic underlayment, elevator booking) all listed separately.
- Step 4 — Insurance & condo approvals. Certificates of insurance issued same-day. Building approval letters where the board requires them.
- Step 5 — Installation or refinishing. Direct-employee crew, dust-controlled sanding, daily site cleanup. Condo work scheduled around quiet-hour rules.
- Step 6 — Final walkthrough. Snag fixes on the spot, written workmanship warranty.
Etobicoke Neighbourhoods We Serve
The Kingsway. Tudor-revival and brick detached homes from the 1920s–1940s. Some of the most beautiful original hardwood in the GTA — quarter-sawn oak, narrow strip, often laid in interesting patterns. Refinishing here is detailed work; rushing it loses the floor.
Mimico. Mix of original 1940s–1950s bungalows and modern infill builds, plus waterfront condos. Bungalow refinishing, carpet removal projects and condo installations all happen here regularly.
Long Branch. Older bungalows and semis near the lake. Refinishing of original oak strip dominates, with the occasional addition or main-floor renovation that involves new installation.
Islington & Islington-City Centre West. 1950s–1970s detached homes plus mid-rise condos along the Bloor corridor. Carpet-to-hardwood is the dominant project in the detached homes; engineered hardwood installation in the condos.
Humber Bay Shores. Waterfront condo cluster from the early 2000s onward. Engineered hardwood installation, often replacing the laminate or basic flooring that came with the unit. Acoustic underlayment requirements vary by building — we know most of them.
Sunnylea, Stonegate, Royal York, New Toronto. Mature detached and semi-detached neighbourhoods. Standard refinishing and carpet-to-hardwood across a wide price range.
Working outside Etobicoke? See our Toronto, Mississauga, North York and Vaughan service areas.
What an Etobicoke Flooring Contractor Actually Needs to Know
Etobicoke’s mixed housing stock means a contractor can’t default to one approach. What works in a Humber Bay condo will fail in a Mimico bungalow, and vice versa.
The Kingsway quarter-sawn oak. Original floors here are often quarter-sawn white oak laid in narrow strips, sometimes with feature patterns at room transitions. The grain pattern is distinctive and the wood is harder to sand evenly than standard plain-sawn. We use slower drum-sander passes and finer grit progression than we would on a 1980s red oak refinishing job.
Bungalow subfloor surprises. Etobicoke bungalows from the 1940s–1950s often have plank subfloors (not plywood) laid directly on the joists. When the original hardwood goes down on top of plank subfloor, refinishing is straightforward; if someone has added a layer of underlayment poorly over the years, there’s usually some levelling work needed. We check this during the estimate.
Humber Bay condo requirements. Each Humber Bay tower has its own rules: acoustic underlayment specs, allowed installation hours, freight elevator booking, insurance certificate requirements. We’re on the approved-installer list at many buildings and we know which ones need IIC-72 vs IIC-66 underlayment. Send us the building name and we’ll tell you what’s required.
Carpet over hardwood is common. A large share of Etobicoke detached homes from the 1960s–1980s had carpet laid over the original hardwood at some point. When we lift the carpet, the floor underneath is usually salvageable — carpet protects wood reasonably well from wear. Refinishing rather than replacement saves the homeowner thousands.
Lakefront moisture. Properties south of Lake Shore Boulevard carry slightly higher ambient humidity than inland Etobicoke. We account for this in material acclimation. For background on engineered hardwood selection for condos, see our blog guide on multi-layer wood flooring.
Why Etobicoke Homeowners Choose LV Hardwood Flooring
- Approved at Etobicoke condo buildings. Including buildings along Humber Bay Shores, Mimico waterfront, The Queensway and Bloor West.
- $2M general liability insurance. Required by every Humber Bay condo board. Certificates issued same-day.
- WSIB compliant. Your property and our crew are both covered.
- Direct employees only. No subcontractors.
- Bungalow and heritage refinishing experience. Including quarter-sawn oak in The Kingsway and original strip in Mimico and Long Branch.
- Manufacturer and installer. We produce our own engineered hardwood, ideal for condo work where you need a specific spec.
- Dust-controlled sanding. Mandatory for condos, essential for occupied homes.
- Written workmanship warranty. Defects tied to installation are fixed at no charge.
Recent Etobicoke Projects
1930s quarter-sawn white oak strip restored across a main-floor living and dining room. Natural matte finish.
6″ engineered European oak installed across an 1,100 sq ft waterfront condo. Acoustic underlayment to building spec.
Wall-to-wall carpet removed from a 1950s bungalow; original oak strip underneath sanded and refinished.
Hardwood Flooring Pricing in Etobicoke
Etobicoke pricing varies with the project type — refinishing a Mimico bungalow is a very different number than installing engineered hardwood in a Humber Bay condo. Starting rates below; firm pricing comes with the written estimate.
| Service | Materials | Installation / Labour |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Flooring (solid & engineered) | $4–$8 / sq ft | Click: $2–$4 / sq ft · Glue-down: $3–$4 / sq ft |
| Herringbone Installation | Material quoted separately | $5–$7 / sq ft |
| Laminate / Vinyl Flooring | $2–$4 / sq ft | $2–$3 / sq ft |
| Stair Refinishing | — | $150–$200 / step |
| Old Flooring Removal | — | $1–$2 / sq ft |
Final pricing depends on project size, subfloor condition, condo board requirements (acoustic underlayment, elevator booking) and access. All projects start with a free in-home estimate.
Hiring a Hardwood Flooring Contractor in Etobicoke — FAQ
Are you approved at Humber Bay Shores and other Etobicoke condo buildings?
Yes, in many of them. We’re on the approved-installer list at multiple Humber Bay towers, Mimico waterfront buildings and condos along The Queensway and Bloor. Send us your building name and we’ll confirm the same day.
Can the hardwood under my carpet be refinished?
Usually yes. Etobicoke detached and semi-detached homes from the 1940s–1980s typically have original oak strip under the carpet. Carpet protects wood reasonably well — sanding and refinishing brings it back, almost always at a lower cost than new installation.
What acoustic underlayment do I need for my Etobicoke condo?
It depends on the building. Most Humber Bay and Mimico waterfront buildings require either IIC-66 or IIC-72 rated underlayment. We carry both and know which one your building requires — just send us the building name.
Do you work on heritage homes in The Kingsway?
Yes — including original quarter-sawn oak strip floors. This work requires slower sanding, finer grit progression and attention to the grain pattern. We’ve done many Kingsway restorations.
Are you a licensed and insured flooring contractor?
Yes. $2M general liability insurance and WSIB compliant. Same-day certificates of insurance available for condo boards and property managers.
How long does refinishing take in an Etobicoke bungalow?
For a typical 800–1,000 sq ft bungalow main floor, plan 3–5 days from sanding to walkable floor. Add a day for staining if you want a colour change.
Do you give phone quotes?
No. Phone quotes for flooring are nearly always wrong — subfloor condition, board damage and condo board requirements all affect the price. The in-home estimate is free and we provide a written, itemised quote the same day.
Do you serve all of Etobicoke?
Yes — The Kingsway, Mimico, Long Branch, Islington, Humber Bay Shores, Sunnylea, Stonegate, Royal York, New Toronto, Alderwood, Markland Wood, Centennial Park and the rest of the area.
Get a Free Estimate From Your Etobicoke Hardwood Flooring Contractor
Bungalow refinishing, carpet removal, Humber Bay condo installation, heritage Kingsway restoration — we handle the full Etobicoke range. Call us, or send photos, and we’ll be at your door this week.
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LV Hardwood Flooring
5050 Dufferin St #102
North York, ON M3H 5T5
Phone: (416) 665-5645
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00 · Sat 10:00–16:00