# Hardwood Refinishing Toronto | Toronto Hardwood Refinishing: Dustless Sanding, Installation & Stair Recap for Residential & Commercial | NWFA Certified URL: https://hardwoodrefinishingtoronto.ca/ ![Freshly refinished honey oak floor in a Toronto heritage living room with a Festool HEPA extractor in the background](/images/misc/freshly-refinished-warm-honey-oak-floor-in-empty-t.webp) # Hardwood Refinishing Toronto | Dustless Sanding, Custom Staining & Installation Across the GTA Hardwood Refinishing Toronto has 20+ years in dustless refinishing, installation and staircase recapping across the GTA. 500+ projects, 5.0-star satisfaction. Dustless Hardwood Refinishing + Installation. Water-Based, Oil-Based, Hardwax Oil Finish Options. PARTS + LABOUR PRICES? ## Published Per-Sq-Ft Pricing Standard refinish $3-$5/sq ft all-in (sand + 3-coat Bona Traffic HD). Stair recap $100-$200/step. Written per-sq-ft tally pre-work. Rosedale heritage semi last month: $4,200 for 1,200 sq ft red oak. See pricing [/cost/ →](/cost/) DEPOSIT + PAYMENT? ## 30/70 Payment Under $3K: Net on completion. $3K+: 30% at scheduling, 70% on completion. 97% residential projects close within 24hr of walkthrough. PM accounts Net-30. Payment [/cost/#payment →](/cost/#payment) WORK ON MY FLOOR? ## Full-Stack Refinishing + Install Red oak, white oak, maple, walnut, hickory, exotic, engineered, parquet, herringbone. 500+ Toronto hardwood projects. Festool HEPA + Lagler Trio + Bona Traffic HD standard. Services [/services/ →](/services/) MULTI-UNIT PRICING? ## PM Portfolio Contracts Multi-unit from $3/sq ft. Annual $15K-$80K. Net-30. COI 24hr. 18 GTA property managers under annual tenant-turnover contract. Portfolio [/projects/#portfolio-contracts →](/projects/#portfolio-contracts) WHEN CAN YOU COME? ## 24-Hour Quote + 2-4 Day Completion On-site measure within 2-3 days. Last week completed 950 sq ft Leaside bungalow refinish in 3 days, family back day 4. Book [/contact/ →](/contact/) LICENSED? ## NWFA Certified + $2M Insured NWFA Certified Installer, NWFA Craftsman, WSIB, $2M liability, 5-yr warranty. COI delivered within 1 business day on 100% of PM requests. Credentials [/about/ →](/about/) ![Rosedale heritage semi red oak after refinishing](/images/misc/rosedale-heritage-semi-red-oak-floor-after-dustles.webp) Recent Project Spotlight Rosedale Heritage Semi | 1,200 sq ft red oak sand + 3-coat Bona Traffic HD, 3 days, $4,200 View all projects → [/projects/ →](/projects/) **Our promise** Written per-sq-ft quote before any work. Festool HEPA dustless (99.97% dust capture). 24-hr quote. $2M liability, WSIB, COI in 24 hours, 5-year workmanship warranty. > "They refinished our Rosedale red oak in 3 days, no dust on furniture upstairs, looked brand-new." D.M., Rosedale > "Carpet-to-hardwood recap on our 14-step staircase came out stunning. Stain matched our 1960s oak exactly." J.K., Leaside > "Engineered refinish on our King West condo. Three other companies refused. These guys measured wear layer, said yes, finish is pristine." P.R., King West > "Our hallway and kitchen had gone grey in the salt lanes but the wood itself was fine. They did a screen and recoat in one day for about $750." G.B., Davisville > "We expected a full sand. Instead they tested the finish, told us screen and recoat would do the job and saved us real money." M.S., The Beaches > "Liberty Village condo with engineered oak that two other contractors would not quote. The crew checked the wear layer at the transition, confirmed 3mm, and booked the freight elevator with our management office." K.W., Liberty Village > "Seamless tenant-turnover refinish on our North York triplex. Coordinated directly with our property manager and provided the COI within 3 hours." S.T., Willowdale > "A slow leak under our fridge cupped six boards in the kitchen. They let the subfloor dry, checked it with a moisture meter, replaced only the damaged boards and feather-sanded the whole room so the colour blends." H.N., Riverdale > "We wanted to go from orange red oak to a dark walnut tone. They laid out four test patches on the actual floor, water popped the grain and the final colour is even from wall to wall." L.C., Trinity Bellwoods > "Our Victorian in Cabbagetown had floors nobody had touched since the 1970s: black stains near the radiators, old nails proud of the surface and layers of ambered finish. They checked the remaining thickness at a floor vent before quoting, set the nails, replaced four boards with salvaged oak and sanded with the lighter planetary machine instead of a drum." R.T., Cabbagetown > "White oak herringbone through the main floor of our Forest Hill home. They acclimated the boards for a week, snapped a centre line off the front door and the pattern runs dead straight through three rooms." A.L., Forest Hill > "Full main floor of new engineered white oak plus a 15-step recap to match, in a 1950s Lawrence Park centre-hall. The crew handled the old carpet, levelled two low spots in the subfloor and stain-matched the new treads to the floor so the stair and hallway read as one surface." E.F., Lawrence Park Request a Free Written Quote [#hero-form →](#hero-form) Call (647) 503-3932 [tel:+16475033932 →](tel:+16475033932) ### Thanks, we got your request. Expect a call or text within 24 hours. Need us sooner? Call (647) 503-3932, phones are answered 24/7. ### We could not send that. Check your connection and try again, or call (647) 503-3932 and we will take the details by phone. Phones are answered 24/7. - 20+ Years Founded 2005 - $2M Liability + WSIB COI in 24 hours - NWFA Certified Installer + Craftsman - 500+ Projects 5.0-star satisfaction - 24-Hr Written Quote 5-year warranty Before and After ## See the transformation. Real projects across the Greater Toronto Area. Drag to compare. ![Before hardwood refinishing Toronto: worn 1920s red oak in an empty Rosedale heritage semi](/images/misc/before-empty-rosedale-heritage-semi-living-room-wi.webp) ![After hardwood refinishing Toronto: restored honey red oak in the same Rosedale semi from a different angle](/images/misc/after-empty-rosedale-heritage-semi-living-room-fre.webp) Before After ‹› Rosedale, Toronto Rosedale Heritage Semi Restored 100-year-old red oak floors hidden under layers of old finish. - - - - - - - - Filter cases by city: . All areas → [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) View all projects → [/projects/ →](/projects/) Who We Work For ## Tailored to Your Property Type Toronto floors are not all the same. A 1920s Rosedale semi, a King West condo and a Vaughan new build each need a different plan, and so does a landlord with twelve units to turn over. ![Restored white oak in an empty Annex Victorian front room](/images/misc/empty-1920s-annex-victorian-front-room-with-restor.webp) ### Heritage Homeowner Rosedale . The Annex . Leaside . Riverdale Original red oak or white oak from the 1920s-1940s needing restoration. We check remaining thickness at a vent, sand dustless on a planetary machine and match custom stain on your own boards. ![Refinished engineered oak in an empty Liberty Village loft condo](/images/misc/empty-liberty-village-loft-condo-with-exposed-bric.webp) ### Condo / Loft Owner King West . Entertainment District . Liberty Village Engineered or solid refinishing in downtown condos. After-hours scheduling within building rules, low-VOC water-based finishes, COI for the corporation and a 1-2 day turnaround. ![Walnut chevron floor installed in a new-build Vaughan foyer](/images/misc/empty-new-build-vaughan-foyer-with-freshly-install.webp) ### New Build Upgrader Mississauga . Brampton . Vaughan . Markham Upgrading builder-grade engineered to premium solid hardwood. Herringbone and chevron pattern installs, walnut and exotic species, and stair recaps stain-matched to the new floor. ![Freshly recoated oak floor in an empty North York rental unit](/images/misc/empty-north-york-triplex-rental-unit-with-freshly-.webp) ### Property Manager / Landlord Scarborough . Etobicoke . North York Multi-unit buildings needing tenant-turnover refinishing. Net-30 terms, annual portfolio contracts, COI in 24 hours, bulk-unit pricing from $3/sq ft and weekend scheduling. Toronto Floors ## Why Toronto Hardwood Floors Wear Faster Than Most Canadian Cities 3 forces age Toronto hardwood. We solve each with the right process per condition and a written per-sq-ft quote before work. Most of the floors we see across the city are not worn out. They are worn in the wrong places: a grey lane from the front door to the kitchen, cupped boards beside a dishwasher, black stains near a radiator. Treating every floor with the same full sand wastes money on some homes and is not enough for others. That is why every quote starts with a moisture reading, a thickness check and a finish test. Get a Free Floor Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) - ### Humidity swings 75-85% RH in summer, 20-30% in winter. Result: cupping and gapping. Our fix: Board replacement + feather-sanding for cupping and water damage - ### Winter salt Polyurethane breaks down in entry and kitchen lanes within 3-4 winters. Our fix: Screen and recoat for intact-dull finishes - ### Heritage housing stock Rosedale, Annex and Leaside 1920s-40s floors have 3-5mm wearable thickness, ideal refinish candidates. Our fix: Full dustless sand + 3-coat Bona Traffic HD for worn floors Services ## Floor Sanding, Staining, Installation & Stair Recapping Services Eight services, one crew standard: Festool HEPA dustless sanding, named finishes like Bona Traffic HD and Loba 2K Supra, and a published price on every card. ![Hardwood floor sanding Toronto: Lagler Trio sander with Festool HEPA extraction on red oak](/images/misc/lagler-trio-planetary-sander-connected-to-festool-.webp) Most Requested ### Hardwood Floor Sanding and Refinishing $3-$5/sq ft Full sand-to-bare-wood refinishing: 3-grit progression, custom stain and a 3-coat Bona Traffic HD build. $3-$5/sq ft. 3-grit progression 36/60/100 on Lagler Trio . Festool HEPA extraction on every sander View floor refinishing details [Hardwood Floor Sanding and Refinishing →](/services/hardwood-floor-refinishing/) ![Hardwood floor installation Toronto: installer nailing white oak boards over underlayment](/images/misc/installer-kneeling-while-nailing-white-oak-hardwoo.webp) NWFA Certified ### Hardwood Floor Installation $7-$18/sq ft Solid and engineered hardwood, nail-down, glue-down or floating, in straight, herringbone, chevron, parquet, diagonal and picket layouts. $7-$18/sq ft installed. Nail-down, glue-down and floating installs . Acclimation, MC testing, vapor barrier, expansion gaps View installation details [Hardwood Floor Installation →](/services/hardwood-floor-installation/) ![Stair refinishing Toronto: recapped oak staircase with stained treads and white risers](/images/misc/newly-recapped-oak-staircase-with-stained-bullnose.webp) Carpet-to-Hardwood ### Staircase Refinishing and Recapping $15-$200/step Refinish existing treads from $15-$40/step or recap carpeted stairs with new oak treads from $100-$200/step. 14-step recap $2K-$3.5K in 2-3 days. Carpet and tack strip removal . Solid oak bullnose treads and new risers View stairs details [Staircase Refinishing and Recapping →](/services/staircase-refinishing-recapping/) ![Engineered hardwood refinishing Toronto: Lagler Trio on engineered oak in a King West condo](/images/misc/lagler-trio-sander-on-engineered-oak-floor-in-empt.webp) Others Refuse, We Measure ### Engineered Hardwood Refinishing $4-$8/sq ft We measure the wear layer before quoting. 2mm+ veneers are refinished with a light-grit 80/100/120 progression. $4-$8/sq ft. Wear-layer measurement before quoting (2mm+ minimum) . Light-grit 80/100/120 progression View engineered refinishing details [Engineered Hardwood Refinishing →](/services/engineered-hardwood-refinishing/) ![Screen and recoat Toronto: 17-inch orbital with a 180-grit screen on a dull oak floor](/images/misc/17-inch-orbital-floor-buffer-with-180-grit-screen-.webp) One Day, No Sanding ### Screen and Recoat $2-$3/sq ft No-sand one-day refresh: 180-grit screen on a 17-inch orbital and a fresh topcoat. $2-$3/sq ft. One-day turnaround . 180-grit screen on 17-inch orbital View screen & recoat details [Screen and Recoat →](/services/screen-and-recoat/) ![Dustless hardwood refinishing Toronto: Festool HEPA extractor connected to a floor sander](/images/misc/festool-ctm-hepa-dust-extractor-with-hose-connecte.webp) 99.97% Capture ### Dustless Hardwood Sanding $3-$5/sq ft Festool HEPA extraction connected to the Lagler Trio, edger and palm sanders. 99.97% capture, pet-safe. Included in published rates. Festool HEPA, 99.97% particle capture . Connected Lagler Trio, edger and palm sanders View dustless sanding details [Dustless Hardwood Sanding →](/services/dustless-sanding/) ![Vinyl flooring installation Toronto: oak-look LVP clicked into place in a basement suite](/images/misc/oak-look-luxury-vinyl-plank-being-clicked-into-pla.webp) ### Vinyl Flooring Installation $5-$12/sq ft LVP, LVT and waterproof vinyl installed over levelled subfloors. $5-$12/sq ft installed. LVP, LVT and rigid-core waterproof vinyl . Subfloor levelling and moisture testing View vinyl flooring details [Vinyl Flooring Installation →](/services/vinyl-flooring-installation/) ![Laminate flooring installation Toronto: 12mm oak-look planks over underlayment](/images/misc/12mm-oak-look-laminate-planks-being-clicked-togeth.webp) ### Laminate Flooring Installation $4-$9/sq ft 12mm AC4-rated click-lock laminate with proper underlayment and expansion gaps. $4-$9/sq ft installed. 12mm AC4-rated click-lock . Underlayment and vapor barrier View laminate flooring details [Laminate Flooring Installation →](/services/laminate-flooring-installation/) Compare all services [/services/ →](/services/) Hardwood Floor Installation ## Pick Your Pattern Six layouts we install across Toronto and the GTA. Tap a pattern to preview it. Herringbone and chevron add $2-$4/sq ft and 1-2 days per 500 sq ft. ![Straight hardwood floor installation in a Toronto home](/images/misc/straight-lay-red-oak-hardwood-floor-running-parall.webp) ### Straight Classic boards run parallel to the longest wall. Lowest labour, no pattern premium. Hardwood floor installation pricing → [/services/hardwood-floor-installation/ →](/services/hardwood-floor-installation/) Published Pricing ## Toronto Hardwood Refinishing Prices, Per Sq Ft The same four tables we quote from. Your written per-sq-ft quote lists every line before any work starts. ### Table 1: Refinishing (per sq ft) | Standard refinish (sand + 3 coats) | $3-$5 | | --- | --- | | Sanding (light sand + buff) | $2-$4 | | Staining + finish | $3-$5 | | Screen and recoat (no sand) | $2-$3 | | Engineered hardwood refinishing | $4-$8 | ### Table 2: Installation (per sq ft) | Oak / maple materials | $4-$8 | | --- | --- | | Walnut / exotic materials | $8-$12+ | | Engineered materials | $4-$9 | | Labour | $3-$10 | | Pattern premium (herringbone, chevron) | +$2-$4 | ### Table 3: Stairs (per step) | Basic sand + poly | $15-$30 | | --- | --- | | With custom stain | $20-$40 | | Carpet-to-hardwood recap | $100-$200 | | Typical 14-step recap | $2,000-$3,500 | ### Table 4: Adjacent Services | Vinyl installed (per sq ft) | $5-$12 | | --- | --- | | Laminate installed (per sq ft) | $4-$9 | | Property manager contract (per year) | $15K-$80K | ### Typical timelines - 1,000 sq ft refinish**3 days** - 1,500 sq ft refinish**4 days** - 14-step stair recap**3 days** - Engineered refinish**+1 day** - Pattern install**+1-2 days / 500 sq ft** Full cost guide → [/cost/ →](/cost/) ## Instant Toronto Cost Calculator Estimate from our published per-sq-ft price tables. Your written quote after an on-site measure is final. Approximate area 1,000 sq ft Total square feet of floor to be done Service type Standard dustless refinishing ($3-$5/sq ft)Engineered hardwood refinishing ($4-$8/sq ft)Screen and recoat ($2-$3/sq ft)Hardwood installation ($7-$18/sq ft) **Custom stain**Adds approx. $0.50-$1.00/sq ft (refinish only) **Herringbone or chevron**Adds $2-$4/sq ft (installation only) Stair steps to recap (carpet-to-hardwood) $100-$200 per step Estimated project cost $4,000 Low**$3,000** High**$5,000** Work days**3** Estimate only, based on published Toronto price ranges. Your written per-sq-ft quote after an on-site measure is final. Lock In a Written Per-Sq-Ft Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Why Us ## Why Toronto Chooses Hardwood Refinishing Toronto Toronto's most comprehensive hardwood refinishing crew: Festool HEPA dustless sanding, Bona Traffic HD finishes and a written per-sq-ft quote within 24 hours. ### Festool HEPA dustless sanding 99.97% particle capture on every sander, pet-safe and included in published rates. Furniture upstairs stays clean. ### Published per-sq-ft pricing Standard refinish $3-$5/sq ft, stairs $100-$200/step, written per-sq-ft quote before any work. The invoice matches the quote. ### Engineered and recoat specialists We measure engineered wear layers (2mm+ minimum) that other contractors refuse, and recommend a $2-$3 screen and recoat when it is enough. ### Carpet-to-hardwood stair recapping Solid oak bullnose treads, new risers and custom stain matched to your main floor, with an optional non-slip finish. ### Commercial-ready credentials $2M liability, WSIB, COI in 24 hours and Net-30 for property managers. 18 GTA PMs under annual contract. ### NWFA Certified Installer Installation and sanding to NWFA guidelines, Bona Traffic HD and Loba 2K Supra finishes, and a 5-year workmanship warranty. Our Process ## From Quote to Finished Floor in Four Steps 1. 1 ### 24-hour written quote Call, send photos or use the form. A written per-sq-ft quote arrives within 24 hours of the measure, every line listed. 2. 2 ### On-site measure and moisture check within 2-3 days We read moisture content with a pin-type meter, check remaining wood at a vent and test the old finish. 3. 3 ### Dustless sand, stain and 3-coat finish Lagler Trio and Festool HEPA, test patches you approve, then 3 coats of Bona Traffic HD. 4. 4 ### Walkthrough, socks at 24 hrs, furniture by day 7 Final walkthrough with you, care instructions and your 5-year workmanship warranty. ## Not sure if you need a full sand or just a recoat? Send a couple of photos or book a measure. We test the finish and tell you honestly which option fits, in writing. Call (647) 503-3932 [tel:+16475033932 →](tel:+16475033932) Get a Written Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Case Studies ## Recent Toronto Projects All 10 case studies → [/projects/ →](/projects/) ![Rosedale Heritage Red Oak Restoration in Rosedale](/images/misc/empty-rosedale-heritage-semi-dining-room-with-rest.webp) Rosedale ### Rosedale Heritage Red Oak Restoration 1,200 sq ft red oak, dustless sand + 3-coat Bona Traffic HD, 3 days, $4,200 View the service → [/services/hardwood-floor-refinishing/ →](/services/hardwood-floor-refinishing/) ![King West Condo Engineered Refinish in King West](/images/misc/empty-king-west-loft-condo-bedroom-with-refinished.webp) King West ### King West Condo Engineered Refinish Wear layer measured before quoting, light-grit 80/100/120, $3,200 View the service → [/services/engineered-hardwood-refinishing/ →](/services/engineered-hardwood-refinishing/) ![Leaside 14-Step Stair Recap in Leaside](/images/misc/fourteen-step-oak-stair-recap-with-stained-treads-.webp) Leaside ### Leaside 14-Step Stair Recap Carpet-to-oak recap, stain matched to 1960s main floor, non-slip finish, $2,800 View the service → [/services/staircase-refinishing-recapping/ →](/services/staircase-refinishing-recapping/) Customer Reviews ## Toronto Homeowners Rate Our Floor Refinishing 5 Stars 5.0-star customer satisfaction across 500+ GTA hardwood projects. Initials and neighbourhood only, at our customers' request. > "1,200 sq ft Rosedale red oak in 3 days, zero dust on furniture upstairs, finish looked brand-new. Family back day 4." D.M., Rosedale$4,200 > "Came out stunning. Custom stain matched our 1960s oak main floor exactly. Non-slip finish for our dog." J.K., Leaside$2,800 > "Three companies refused engineered. These guys measured wear layer depth, said yes, finish is pristine." P.R., King West$3,200 > "Our hallway and kitchen had gone grey in the salt lanes but the wood itself was fine. They did a screen and recoat in one day for about $750. Socks on the next morning, and you honestly cannot tell where the worn path used to be." G.B., Davisville$750 > "We expected a full sand. Instead they tested the finish, told us screen and recoat would do the job and saved us real money. 800 sq ft in a day, written quote matched the invoice to the dollar." M.S., The Beaches$1,900 > "Liberty Village condo with engineered oak that two other contractors would not quote. The crew checked the wear layer at the transition, confirmed 3mm, and booked the freight elevator with our management office. Low smell, done in two days, board had the COI the next morning." K.W., Liberty Village$2,600 ![Dmitri Volkov, founder of Hardwood Refinishing Toronto, in an empty room with refinished oak floors](/images/misc/documentary-portrait-of-weathered-toronto-hardwood.webp) Founder and Master Refinisher ## Dmitri Volkov and 20+ Years of Toronto Floors Dmitri Volkov founded Hardwood Refinishing Toronto in 2005, after apprenticing under Rosedale and Annex master craftsmen on heritage semis. He added hardwax oil to the company's finishes in 2012 after Rubio Monocoat training and built the carpet-to-hardwood stair recap specialty in 2015. He is an NWFA Certified Installer and NWFA member, and attends NWFA Expo and Surfaces Las Vegas every year. ### How we're different The company was built on a simple idea from those heritage apprenticeships: a floor is only as good as what happens before the sander starts. That is why every job begins with a moisture reading, a thickness check at a vent and a finish test, and why the quote is written per sq ft before work. It is also why the equipment matters. Lagler Trio planetary sanders instead of aggressive drums on thin heritage boards. Festool HEPA extraction on every machine, not just the big one. Commercial-grade Bona Traffic HD and Loba 2K Supra instead of hardware-store poly. And a published price list, so you can compare before you call. - NWFA Certified Installer - NWFA Member - Rubio Monocoat Hardwax Oil Training (2012) - Heritage floor apprenticeship, Rosedale and The Annex (2005) About our company [/about/ →](/about/) - 20+ Years - 500+ Projects - 5.0 Stars - 18 GTA Cities - 24 hr COI Turnaround Service Areas ## Serving Toronto and 18 GTA Cities Mobile crews cover the six former Toronto boroughs plus Peel, York and Durham regions. Same published per-sq-ft rates across all of them. ![Hardwood refinishing crew van on a Toronto residential street](/images/misc/hardwood-flooring-contractor-van-parked-on-tree-li.webp) ### Toronto core Downtown Toronto [/service-areas/downtown-toronto/ →](/service-areas/downtown-toronto/) North York [/service-areas/north-york/ →](/service-areas/north-york/) Scarborough [/service-areas/scarborough/ →](/service-areas/scarborough/) Etobicoke [/service-areas/etobicoke/ →](/service-areas/etobicoke/) York [/service-areas/york/ →](/service-areas/york/) East York [/service-areas/east-york/ →](/service-areas/east-york/) ### Greater Toronto Area Mississauga [/service-areas/mississauga/ →](/service-areas/mississauga/) Brampton [/service-areas/brampton/ →](/service-areas/brampton/) Caledon [/service-areas/caledon/ →](/service-areas/caledon/) Markham [/service-areas/markham/ →](/service-areas/markham/) Vaughan [/service-areas/vaughan/ →](/service-areas/vaughan/) Richmond Hill [/service-areas/richmond-hill/ →](/service-areas/richmond-hill/) Aurora [/service-areas/aurora/ →](/service-areas/aurora/) Newmarket [/service-areas/newmarket/ →](/service-areas/newmarket/) Pickering [/service-areas/pickering/ →](/service-areas/pickering/) Ajax [/service-areas/ajax/ →](/service-areas/ajax/) Whitby [/service-areas/whitby/ →](/service-areas/whitby/) Oshawa [/service-areas/oshawa/ →](/service-areas/oshawa/) Don't see your Ontario city? We service across the GTA. Call (647) 503-3932 [tel:+16475033932 →](tel:+16475033932) or request a quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) , we confirm coverage within one business day. Got Questions? ## Hardwood Refinishing Toronto FAQs Direct answers on cost, finishes, timelines, engineered floors, stairs and coverage across the GTA. How much does hardwood floor refinishing cost in Toronto?+ Standard refinishing (sand + 3-coat Bona Traffic HD) is $3-$5 per sq ft. The overall range is $2-$7 depending on stain and repairs. Stair recapping is $100-$200 per step, engineered refinishing $4-$8 and screen and recoat $2-$3. You get a written per-sq-ft tally before any work. A typical 1,000 sq ft main floor in a Toronto semi lands between $3,000 and $5,000 with a natural or single-colour stain. Board repairs, heavy pet staining, a dramatic colour change or a hardwax oil finish push a job toward the upper end, while a clean, previously well-kept red oak floor usually sits near the bottom. The written quote lists each line, so nothing grows after work starts. Should I choose water-based or oil-based polyurethane?+ We default to water-based. Bona Traffic HD and Loba 2K Supra cure in 24 hours, stay under 50 g/L VOC and are pet-safe at 48 hours. Oil-based (Minwax, Varathane) takes 48-72 hours to cure, has higher VOC and gives a deeper amber tone. Water-based finishes also keep white oak and maple looking pale and natural instead of turning yellow over the years, which matters for the Scandinavian and greige looks many Toronto buyers want. Oil-based still has fans for its warm glow on red oak in heritage homes, and we apply it on request. Hardwax oil such as Rubio Monocoat is a third option for a matte, in-the-wood look that can be spot repaired. How long does a typical hardwood refinishing project take?+ A standard 1,000-1,500 sq ft project takes 2-4 days. You can walk in socks after 24 hours and return furniture by day 7. Day one is usually sanding with the Lagler Trio and edger, day two is staining or the first coats, and the final coat goes on day two or three depending on stain dry time. Engineered floors add about one day because of the lighter grit progression, and a stair recap adds two to three days. You get a day-by-day schedule with the written quote. Can you refinish engineered hardwood?+ Yes, if the wear layer is 2mm or more. We measure it before quoting and use a light-grit 80/100/120 progression to protect the veneer. Most Toronto companies refuse engineered floors. We check the veneer at a floor vent, a transition strip or the edge of a stair nosing, and confirm whether it is sawn-cut or rotary-peeled. If the veneer is too thin to sand safely, we tell you plainly and recommend a screen and recoat instead, which refreshes the finish without touching the wood. Do you do carpet-to-hardwood stair recapping?+ Yes. We remove carpet and tack strip, install new oak treads, hand-sand with Festool palm sanders, stain-match your main floor and apply 3 coats of poly with an optional non-slip finish. A typical 14-step staircase costs $2,000-$3,500 and takes 2-3 days. New solid oak bullnose treads and risers are glued with construction adhesive and fastened to the existing stringers, so the stairs feel solid and quiet. We can also refinish the handrail, spindles and newel post so the whole staircase matches. Is dustless sanding really dust-free?+ It captures 99.97% of particles, not 100%. Every sander runs connected to Festool HEPA extractors, so dust stays out of upstairs rooms and off furniture. Dustless is included in our published rates at no extra cost. You may see a light film on surfaces right next to the work area, but nothing like the haze a traditional drum sander leaves through a house. That is why dustless sanding works for occupied homes, condos and allergy households. Do I need a full refinish or just a screen and recoat?+ If the finish is dull or lightly scratched but not worn to bare wood, a screen and recoat at $2-$3/sq ft is enough. Greyed wood, deep scratches or a colour change need a full sand at $3-$5/sq ft. A quick test: drip a little water on the worn lanes. If it beads, the finish is still sealing the wood. If it soaks in and darkens the boards, the finish is gone and a full sand is the right call. What are your deposit and payment terms?+ Projects under $3,000 are paid on completion. For $3,000 and up, 30% is due at scheduling and 70% on completion. Property manager accounts are Net-30. We accept cash, credit card, e-transfer and cheque, and 97% of residential projects close within 24 hours of the final walkthrough. Are you insured and do you offer a warranty?+ Yes. We carry $2M liability insurance and WSIB coverage, deliver a COI within 1 business day and include a 5-year workmanship warranty. We are an NWFA Certified Installer. Do I need to move out during refinishing?+ Usually not for the whole project. Rooms being sanded and coated are off-limits, and most families stay elsewhere for the 1-2 coating days. Pets and kids can return 48 hours after the final water-based coat. How many times can my heritage hardwood be sanded?+ Most 1920s-1940s Toronto floors have 3-5mm of wearable wood above the tongue, enough for several more sandings with a careful 3-grit progression. We check the thickness at a floor vent before quoting. Can you refinish floors in a Toronto condo?+ Yes. We handle condo corporation approvals, deliver a COI in 24 hours, book the freight elevator and work within City of Toronto Noise By-law hours, using low-VOC water-based finishes. King West, Liberty Village and Harbourfront condos are routine for us. Do you serve Mississauga, Markham and Durham Region?+ Yes. Our mobile crews cover 18 GTA cities, from Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon to Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Newmarket, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. If your city is not listed, call and we confirm coverage within one business day. How much does hardwood floor installation cost in Toronto?+ Installed hardwood is $7-$18 per sq ft: materials $4-$8 for oak or maple and $8-$12+ for walnut or exotic, labour $3-$10, plus $2-$4 for herringbone or chevron patterns. Can you fix cupped or water-damaged boards without replacing the whole floor?+ Usually yes. We dry and moisture-test the subfloor, replace only the damaged boards, then feather-sand and stain-match so the repair blends in. Water damage repairs typically run $600-$3,000. ### Still have a question about your floor? Phones are answered 24/7. Live crew Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm. Call (647) 503-3932 [tel:+16475033932 →](tel:+16475033932) Request a Free Written Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Freshly refinished honey oak floor in an empty Toronto living room](/images/misc/empty-toronto-semi-living-room-with-freshly-refini.webp) Phones answered 24/7 . Crews Mon-Sat 7am-7pm ## Get Your Written Per-Sq-Ft Quote Within 24 Hours Tell us the rooms, the approximate square footage and what bothers you about the floor. We measure on site within 2-3 days and put every line in writing before any work starts. Request a Free Written Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (647) 503-3932 [tel:+16475033932 →](tel:+16475033932) - Written quote before work - Festool HEPA dustless - $2M liability + WSIB - 5-year warranty