What we walk into in Etobicoke
The Kingsway's 1930s–50s homes still hide original oak under tired finish. Newer lakeshore towers need engineered over concrete and dust-contained refinishing that respects condo rules.
Site-finished oak, walnut stair features, restaurant and boutique commercial along Bloor and the lake.
How we specify installation here
- Moisture mapping and subfloor flattening before a single board is laid
- Solid nail-down, glue-down engineered, and floating systems
- Herringbone, chevron, mixed-width, and border layouts
- Radiant-heat compatible assemblies with manufacturer warranties intact
Most failed hardwood floors in the GTA were installed on a subfloor nobody measured. Ontario basements sweat, new-build slabs off-gas moisture, and century homes move with the seasons. Green Hardwood starts every install with a Tramex moisture survey, a flatness check, and an acclimation window matched to the species — not a calendar guess.
We install solid hardwood (typically 3/4") where the structure can take it, and premium engineered hardwood over concrete, radiant, or when a thinner assembly is required. White oak is the workhorse of Toronto right now; walnut, maple, hickory, and red oak are specified when the architecture asks for them.
Layout is not decoration. In a Rosedale hallway we run boards to carry the eye to the stair. In a King West condo we often switch to herringbone so a small floor reads as architecture, not leftover material. Transitions to tile, stair nosings, and flush vents are detailed on paper before we cut.
Jobs Etobicoke keeps calling us for
- Kingsway restorations
- Lakeshore condo refinishing
- Commercial restaurant floors
Work near Etobicoke

Etobicoke dining room
Wide-plank ash and a reclaimed feature wall. Commercial-grade oil for dinner traffic.
Installation in Etobicoke — questions
Looking for the full service detail rather than the Etobicoke view? Hardwood Floor Installation covers method, materials, and warranty. For everything we do in this city, see hardwood flooring in Etobicoke.
