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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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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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Dust-controlled hardwood floor sanding in a Toronto home

Dustless Floor Sanding in Toronto: How It Actually Works (2026)

July 13, 2026
If you've ever had floors sanded the old way, you know the aftermath: a fine layer of wood dust on every surface, in every…
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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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Flooring contractor reviewing hardwood samples with a Toronto homeowner

How to Choose a Flooring Contractor in Toronto: Questions to Ask and Red Flags to Watch For (2026)

July 7, 2026
Choosing a flooring contractor is one of those decisions where the cheapest quote often costs the most in the end. We've been called in…
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