Hardwood Floor Installation in the GTA
General information. Reno Rise focuses on basement renovations and legal secondary suites. This page describes work that independent professionals carry out; Reno Rise does not perform it.
Hardwood Floor Installation: What to Know Before You Hire
Hardwood floor installation in Toronto homes has one extra variable most other cities don't worry about as much: humidity swings between a dry winter and humid summer, which real solid hardwood expands and contracts with more than engineered wood does.
Professionals typically recommend solid vs. engineered hardwood based on your specific subfloor and location in the house (solid hardwood doesn't belong below grade), and leave the correct expansion gap at every wall so seasonal movement doesn't buckle the floor.
What This Work Typically Includes
- Solid vs. engineered hardwood guidance by room
- Correct expansion gap at walls and transitions
- Sanding and finishing for existing hardwood
- Not recommended below grade — they'll tell you why
Thinking about hardwood below grade? Solid and engineered wood are treated differently: read Can You Install Hardwood Flooring in a Basement? and the basement flooring page.
Independent Professionals
Estimates, contracts, warranties and the work itself come from the independent professional you choose, not from Reno Rise.
Toronto First, GTA-Wide
Reno Rise is focused on Toronto basement projects and can also handle enquiries from across the Greater Toronto Area.
Check Before You Hire
Confirm credentials, insurance, references and who is responsible for permits before you sign a contract.
Ready to Start Your Hardwood Floor Installation Project?
Reno Rise focuses on basement renovations and legal secondary suites. If you are planning other work, tell us about it and we will say whether we can point you to a suitable independent professional. Not every project can be matched.