LV Hardwood Flooring provides hardwood installation, floor refinishing, repairs and coordinated stair work across Markham. Homes in Unionville, Cornell, Berczy, Wismer, Milliken Mills and Markham Village can have very different existing floors and subfloors, so the right plan starts with an assessment of the floor, room connections, material and finish expectations.
Markham flooring projects range from restoring existing strip hardwood to replacing worn builder flooring, installing wider engineered planks and coordinating main-floor work with a staircase. The practical recommendation depends on usable wood thickness, floor movement, moisture exposure, subfloor condition, adjoining rooms and the finished appearance you want.
Existing red or white oak may still have enough usable material for sanding and refinishing. We assess previous sanding, deep stains, loose boards, fasteners and the current coating before recommending restoration or replacement.
Installation planning covers board direction, transitions, door clearances, subfloor preparation, material acclimatisation and coordination with kitchens, stairs and adjacent rooms.
Engineered construction is worth comparing for wider planks, connected main floors, concrete assemblies and renovations where dimensional stability or finished floor height affects the decision.
Localized damage, removed walls, changed floor registers and renovation openings may require compatible replacement boards before sanding or before a new floor is installed.
Treads, nosings, risers, rail components and the adjoining floor should be considered together when colour and sheen need to coordinate.
Pattern layouts require a precise centreline, flat substrate, careful borders and transitions, and additional material planning for cuts.
Material choice changes the installation method, maintenance, repair options and how the floor behaves across seasons. Compare the full floor assembly rather than choosing only by colour or plank width.
Traditional solid oak and maple can be a strong option over a suitable wood subfloor. Board thickness, fastening method, moisture conditions and room location need to be confirmed first.
Multiple-layer construction can suit wider boards, concrete applications and renovation conditions where stability or finished height matters. Compare wear layer, core, finish and installation method.
These species differ in grain and natural undertone. On-floor samples are useful when changing an existing red oak floor or coordinating new white oak with nearby wood.
Wider boards make subfloor flatness, moisture control, construction and room-wide layout more important. Transitions and board direction should be planned before installation.
Patterned flooring needs additional layout work, accurate alignment and deliberate borders. Material allowance is usually higher because more boards are cut.
If the existing hardwood is stable and has enough sanding thickness, refinishing may preserve useful material. Replacement becomes more practical when damage, movement or incompatible additions are extensive.
These alternatives can be considered where budget, moisture tolerance, maintenance or installation over an existing surface is more important than having a sandable wood layer.
Stain and sheen should be tested on the actual wood where practical. Species, previous coatings, repair boards and room lighting can change the final appearance.
Unionville and Markham Village. Established streets can include older strip hardwood, later additions and renovation transitions that need a careful condition and compatibility check.
Cornell and Box Grove. Newer homes and townhomes may involve builder flooring replacement, engineered hardwood, connected rooms and finished-height planning.
Berczy and Wismer. Main-floor upgrades often require early decisions about board direction, stair coordination, cabinetry and transitions to tile.
Milliken Mills and Greensborough. Existing hardwood may be a candidate for refinishing, but previous sanding, pet stains, movement and repair areas should be examined first.
Angus Glen and Cathedraltown. Larger layouts, wide planks, patterns and visible staircases make mock-ups, colour samples and room-to-room alignment especially useful.
Other Markham communities can be discussed during the initial call. Working nearby? See our Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Scarborough, North York and Toronto service areas.
Existing strip hardwood. The visible wear does not show the remaining sanding allowance. Exposed edges, registers, fasteners, previous sanding and board movement provide better evidence.
Old and new wood together. Additions, opened walls and changed kitchens can leave different species, widths or ages next to each other. Repairs and stain samples should be planned before the whole floor is coated.
Subfloor or slab conditions. Plywood, concrete and mixed renovation assemblies need different preparation and installation methods. Flatness, moisture, fastening and finished height affect the product choice.
Connected rooms and stairs. Board direction, borders, transitions, nosings and colour should be designed as one system when the spaces are visible together.
For a deeper comparison, read our guide on whether to refinish or replace hardwood floors.
Existing red oak refinished with the floor condition and colour direction assessed before coating.
Engineered hardwood installed across connected living areas with transitions planned around adjoining finishes.
Stair components refinished to coordinate with the neighbouring hardwood floor and visible foyer finishes.
The ranges below are general 2026 planning ranges in CAD, not a quote. Existing floor condition, repairs, product construction, installation method, condo requirements, access, subfloor or slab preparation and stair details can change the final price.
| Service | Materials | Installation / Labour |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Flooring (solid & engineered) | $4–$8 / sq. ft. | Click: $2–$4 / sq. ft. · Glue-down: $3–$4 / sq. ft. |
| Hardwood Refinishing (sand, stain, finish) | — | $3–$5 / 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, floor and subfloor condition, material selection, repairs, removal requirements, condo rules and access. A written estimate is prepared after the project scope is assessed.
Often, but usable sanding thickness, previous refinishing, deep stains, movement, damaged boards and exposed fasteners need to be checked. An exposed edge or floor register can help show how much material remains.
Refinishing makes sense when the floor is stable, compatible and thick enough to sand. Replacement becomes more practical when damage is widespread, movement is structural, the floor has limited sanding material or the renovation requires a different assembly.
Sometimes. Species, width, grade, age and grain need to be compared first. New and old boards can absorb stain differently, so repair placement and on-floor colour samples matter.
The answer depends on the subfloor or slab, room location, plank width, moisture conditions, installation method and finished height. Engineered construction is often worth comparing for wider boards and concrete applications.
Yes, when the tread material and condition allow it. Floors, nosings, treads, risers and rail components should be assessed together because they may accept stain differently.
Photos and measurements can support an initial discussion, but a firm written estimate should account for the existing floor, subfloor, repairs, material, layout, stairs, transitions and access.
Markham is listed in our service coverage. Unionville, Cornell, Box Grove, Berczy, Wismer, Milliken Mills, Greensborough, Angus Glen, Cathedraltown and Markham Village are examples of communities within the city.
Planning hardwood refinishing, repairs, carpet removal, a new installation or coordinated stair work in Markham? Call us or send the project details so the existing conditions and practical options can be compared.
LV Hardwood Flooring
5050 Dufferin St #102
North York, ON M3H 5T5
Phone: (647) 728-1111
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Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00 · Sat 9:30–15:00
