Engineered hardwood
A real wood surface on a stable layered core, installed floating, glued or nailed depending on what is underneath, for condos, basements and houses alike.
Service
Condo flooring installation and commercial flooring in Toronto
Flooring for condo suites, offices, shops and rental units, with board paperwork, acoustic underlay and building logistics handled before the first box arrives.
In a condo, the flooring is often the easy part. The approval, the underlay rules, the elevator booking and the hours you are allowed to make noise are what slow a project down. We treat those as part of the job, not as your homework.
The board approval package
Most Toronto condo corporations want to see paperwork before a floor goes in. Requirements vary, but a typical package includes:
- Product spec sheets for the flooring
- Underlay spec sheets with the acoustic test report, naming the test standard and whether the result is lab or field
- A certificate of insurance naming the condo corporation [CONFIRM coverage]
- WSIB clearance [CONFIRM]
- Your building’s renovation or alteration form, filled in
We assemble this for you, because a missing document is one of the most common reasons approval drags on.
IIC and FIIC, explained carefully
Both numbers describe how well a floor stops impact noise, footsteps and dropped objects, from reaching the suite below. Higher is better. The difference is where the test happens.
| IIC | FIIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it is measured | In a laboratory, on a sample floor and ceiling assembly | In the actual building, after installation |
| What it tells you | How a product performs under controlled conditions | How the finished floor performs in that building |
| Watch out for | Lab results can overstate what you get in the field | Depends on the building’s structure as well as the floor |
There is no single Toronto number. Each corporation sets its own. A Canadian guideline recommends IIC 55 or higher, and some Ontario buildings ask for considerably more. Many boards specify FIIC rather than lab IIC. Read your rules closely, and ask us before you order anything. A great product with the wrong test result will not get approved.
Acoustic underlay
The underlay does most of the acoustic work. We choose it with the flooring as one assembly, because a test report usually covers a specific combination. Underlay brands we use: [CONFIRM].
Building logistics
- Elevator and loading dock. We help you book them and plan deliveries around the reserved window.
- Work hours. Cutting and other noisy work stays inside your building’s permitted hours.
- Protection. Hallway floors and elevator walls are covered on delivery and removal days.
- Common areas. Debris leaves the building with us, not in the garbage room [CONFIRM].
Commercial flooring
The same planning carries over to commercial work:
- Offices. Phased installs so teams can keep working, and after-hours scheduling [CONFIRM].
- Retail. Evening or overnight work so the doors open on time in the morning [CONFIRM].
- Rental turnovers. Fast, durable floors between tenants, for landlords and property managers who need a fixed finish date.
Durable choices like vinyl plank and laminate suit busy commercial and rental spaces, while engineered hardwood is a common pick for owner-occupied suites. For a fuller comparison, read our condo flooring guide.
Send us your building’s flooring rules and we will tell you what fits. Get a free quote.
Photo placeholder: Engineered hardwood being installed over acoustic underlay in a Toronto condo suite
How a condo and commercial job runs
Read your building's rules
We ask for your corporation's flooring rules and renovation agreement first, because acoustic requirements, work hours and approval steps differ from building to building.
Choose a floor and underlay that meet them
We match the flooring and acoustic underlay to the rating your board asks for, and confirm whether that rating is a lab IIC or a field FIIC number.
Assemble the board package
Product and underlay spec sheets, acoustic test reports with the test standard named, a certificate of insurance and WSIB clearance [CONFIRM], ready to submit.
Book the building
Once approved, we help book the elevator and loading dock, and schedule delivery and noisy work inside the permitted hours.
Install, protect, clean
Hallways and elevator walls are protected on delivery days, the suite is cleaned daily, and the walkthrough includes any items the building manager asks to see.
What affects the price
Every quote is written and itemized, so you can see where each dollar goes. These are the things that move the number.
Acoustic requirement
A higher required rating can mean a thicker or premium underlay, or a specific tested assembly.
Building logistics
Elevator bookings, loading dock windows, parking and carrying materials a long way from the dock all add time.
Permitted work hours
Shorter quiet-hours windows stretch a job across more days.
Concrete subfloor condition
Levelling a condo slab is common, and it is shown as its own line with photos before extra work is approved.
After-hours commercial work
Evening or weekend work so a business can stay open is quoted separately [CONFIRM].
Frequently asked questions
What are the rules for changing flooring in a Toronto condo?
There is no single Toronto rule. Each condo corporation sets its own in its declaration, rules or renovation agreement, usually covering acoustic ratings, underlay, approval steps, insurance and work hours. Ask your management office for the current version, and we will work from it.
What is the difference between IIC and FIIC?
IIC is an impact sound rating measured in a laboratory on a sample floor assembly. FIIC is measured in the actual building after installation. Lab figures can overstate what you get in the field, and many boards now specify FIIC, so it matters which one your building asks for.
What IIC rating does my condo need?
It is set by your building, not by the city. A Canadian guideline recommends IIC 55 or higher, but some buildings ask for more. Check your rules before you buy anything.
What type of flooring is best for condos?
On concrete, engineered hardwood, vinyl plank and laminate over the right acoustic underlay are the usual choices. Solid hardwood is usually not suitable on a slab. Our condo flooring guide goes through the options.
Do you provide a certificate of insurance for the condo?
Yes. We can provide a certificate of insurance naming the condo corporation [CONFIRM coverage amount] along with WSIB clearance [CONFIRM].
Do you work after hours on commercial jobs?
We can schedule evening or weekend work for offices and retail units so the space can stay open during the day [CONFIRM availability].
Related services
Vinyl plank
Luxury vinyl plank and SPC rigid core, clicked together or glued down, for basements, kitchens, rentals and homes with pets and kids.
Laminate
A hard-wearing, wood-look floor at a lower price, laid over the right underlay with expansion gaps and transitions done properly.
Read before you book
Get a condo and commercial quote
We reply within one business day [CONFIRM] to book a free in-home measure. Your quote is written and itemized: materials, labour, prep, removal and disposal, so there are no surprises later.
- No obligation and no pressure
- Photos help: you can send them after we reply
- We never share your details
Get a written, itemized quote
Tell us about your floors. We will book a visit, measure, and send a quote that lists every cost up front.