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Flooring advice for your next project.

Compare materials, plan your installation and learn how to care for your floors. Browse practical guides from the LV Flooring blog by topic.

Start with these guides

01 / CHOOSE YOUR FLOOR

Solid, engineered or vinyl?

Compare the three materials before you start shopping.
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02 / PLAN THE WORK

Refinish or replace?

Understand which option makes sense for your existing floors.
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03 / HIRE WITH CONFIDENCE

Choosing a flooring contractor

Questions to ask before you commit to an installation.
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Hardwood flooring in an open-concept GTA living space

Can Engineered Hardwood Floors Be Refinished?

September 15, 2026
Yes, some engineered hardwood floors can be refinished. The decision depends on the remaining wood wear layer, the product’s instructions and the condition of…
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Engineered hardwood flooring over radiant heat in a GTA home

Hardwood Flooring Over Radiant Heat: What Actually Works (2026)

July 18, 2026
In-floor heating has become a popular feature in GTA new builds, condos, and basement renovations — and one of the first questions homeowners ask…
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Before and after hardwood floor refinishing in a Toronto home

Refinish or Replace Your Hardwood Floors? How to Decide (2026)

July 9, 2026
It's one of the most common questions we get on a first visit: "Can these be saved, or do I need new floors?" The…
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Engineered white oak flooring in a downtown Toronto condo

Condo Hardwood Flooring in Toronto & the GTA: What You Actually Need to Know (2026)

July 4, 2026
Condos are the trickiest flooring projects we do — not because the installation is harder, but because of everything that happens before the first…
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hardwood flooring Brampton GTA West home installation

Hardwood Flooring Brampton: What Works in Canada’s Ninth Largest City (2026)

May 12, 2026
Brampton gets overlooked in a lot of GTA renovation conversations — people default to Toronto or Mississauga when they think about flooring. But Brampton…
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Hickory hardwood flooring installation in Toronto home — natural colour variation by LV Hardwood Flooring

Hickory Hardwood Flooring in Toronto: Is It Right for Your Home?

April 17, 2026
Hickory is one of those flooring species that divides opinion. Some Toronto homeowners fall for it immediately — the dramatic colour variation, the bold…
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hardwood flooring Etobicoke Toronto home

Black Walnut Hardwood Flooring in Toronto: A Complete Guide

April 11, 2026
If you've ever walked into a room with black walnut floors and felt the temperature of the space drop — in the best possible…
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Hardwood stair refinishing Toronto — natural oak finish by LV Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood Stair Refinishing in Toronto: Process, Results & What to Expect

April 10, 2026
Worn hardwood stairs don't just look tired — they pull down the feel of your entire home. Every scratch, scuff, and dull patch is…
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cost to refinish hardwood stairs

How Much Does It Cost to Refinish Hardwood Stairs?

April 8, 2026
Hardwood stairs are a beautiful feature in any home, but over time, they show signs of wear — scuff marks, dull finishes, scratches, and…
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Hardwood floor installation in Toronto basement — LV Flooring

LVP vs. Engineered Hardwood for Toronto Basements: Which One Actually Works?

April 4, 2026
If you're finishing a basement in Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, or anywhere else in the GTA, flooring is one of the most consequential decisions you'll…
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Hardwood floor installation in older Toronto home — LV Flooring

Flooring for Older Toronto Homes : What Actually Works When the Subfloor Isn’t Perfect

April 1, 2026
Toronto has some of the most beautiful older housing stock in Canada. The detached Edwardians in The Annex, the semi-detached Victorian workers' cottages in…
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engineered hardwood flooring Etobicoke condo

Hardwood Flooring for Toronto Condos: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

March 27, 2026
Renovating a condo in Toronto is a different project from renovating a house — and your flooring choice is where that difference shows up…
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