Toronto is Canada's biggest hardwood market, and it splits neatly. In pre-war homes in the Annex, Roncesvalles, the Beaches and Leslieville, the best hardwood decision is usually refinishing what is already there: original 2¼-inch red oak, often never sanded, at $4 to $7 per square foot against $9 to $18 for new. In newer homes and condos, engineered hardwood is the right specification because Toronto's indoor humidity falls to the low twenties every January and solid boards gap in response. Solid hardwood works here with a furnace humidifier holding 35 to 45 percent, which many Toronto houses already have.
What hardwood flooring costs in Toronto
| Area | Supply & install | Labour only |
|---|---|---|
| 200 sq ft, a bedroom | $1,980–$3,960 | $770–$1,540 |
| 500 sq ft, a living and dining area | $4,950–$9,900 | $1,925–$3,850 |
| 1000 sq ft, a typical main floor | $9,900–$19,800 | $3,850–$7,700 |
| 1500 sq ft, a whole upper and main level | $14,850–$29,700 | $5,775–$11,550 |
Before tax, for a standard job in Toronto. Ontario quotes add 13% HST on both materials and labour. Removal of old flooring ($1–2.50/sq ft), subfloor levelling ($1–4/sq ft where needed), stairs (per step) and baseboards ($2–5 per linear foot) are quoted separately. See the full hardwood cost guide for what drives the price.
About hardwood flooring
Solid and engineered hardwood — including Canadian maple, oak, birch and hickory — adds warmth and lasting value to any home. Our experts install site-finished and prefinished floors and can sand and refinish your existing hardwood.
Solid Hardwood
¾″ solid planks nailed over a plywood subfloor. Can be refinished many times over decades. Best above grade in climate-controlled homes.
Engineered Hardwood
A real-wood wear layer over a stable plywood or HDF core. Handles Canadian humidity swings better than solid wood and can be installed over concrete and in basements.
Refinishing & Repairs
Bring existing floors back to life with dustless sanding, staining and durable water-based finishes.
Where we install hardwood in Toronto
Downtown & WaterfrontEtobicokeNorth YorkScarboroughEast YorkThe BeachesLeslievilleRoncesvallesThe AnnexLiberty VillageYorkvilleBloor West VillageHigh ParkDanforthJunction
Hardwood flooring questions from Toronto
01Should I refinish or replace my Toronto hardwood?
Refinish if there is at least 3mm of wood above the tongue, which an installer checks at a floor register. Most pre-1960 Toronto homes qualify, and refinishing costs roughly half of replacement.
02Can I install hardwood in a Toronto condo?
Engineered hardwood over an approved acoustic underlay, yes. Nailed solid hardwood over a concrete slab is not possible and most buildings prohibit it on noise grounds.
03How much does hardwood flooring cost in Toronto?
Hardwood flooring runs about $9.9–19.8 per square foot installed in Toronto, with labour alone at $3.85–7.7. A 1,000 square foot area therefore lands roughly between $9,900 and $19,800 before tax. Ontario quotes add 13% HST on both materials and labour. Removal of the old floor, subfloor preparation, stairs and baseboards are quoted separately.
04Do you have hardwood installers across Toronto?
Yes. Flooring Local installers cover all of Toronto, including Downtown & Waterfront, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and the surrounding communities. Every request includes a free in-home measure and a written quote with materials and labour listed separately.
Hardwood in Toronto
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