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Some of the commonly asked questions we get at Toronto Flooring Solutions. Feel free to contact a member of the team if you have any questions that are not listed. We are always here to help with all your flooring questions and needs.

 

 

Is it possible to repair/replace individual boards from my engineered hardwood in my condo?

By Toronto Flooring SolutionsFAQJune 29, 20161 comments

Most engineered hardwood products are repairable for either glued down installation or floating installation. You will need must the manufacture and the style of the floor in order to track down additional material.   Locating the same product type and colour can be challenging ...

What type of underlayment do I need for my new engineered hardwood in my condo?

By Toronto Flooring SolutionsFAQJune 29, 20161 comments

The industry is filled with many different types of underlayment made for different types of flooring and installation methods.  In Toronto, most condos will have an IIC (impact insulation rating) rating specified already which will need to be used under the floor.   This ...

Why Does my Laminate Floor Move Up and Down When Walked On?

By Toronto Flooring SolutionsFAQJune 29, 20161 comments

This is also a very common question clients have when referring to there floating floor. The reason why a floating floor will move is basically because the sub-floor isn’t flat.   When you are walking on a floating floor you are essentially walking on a giant sheet of ...

Why is it important to maintain relative humidity in my house or condo?

By Toronto Flooring SolutionsFAQJune 29, 20161 comments

One of the most common complaints clients have in regards to their flooring  is related to humidity, either too much or in the winter not enough. Too much humidity will cause damage to your engineered hardwood, solid hardwood and even laminate floor.   As these materials ...

Will my dog or cat damage my recently installed floor?

By Toronto Flooring SolutionsFAQJune 29, 20161 comments

This is also a very common question many clients ask when considering replacing the flooring in their home or condo.   The answer is yes, they certainly can cause damage and repairs can be quite costly depending on what is involved. With most natural materials including hardwood ...

Should I use felt pads and or floor protectors under my furniture?

By Toronto Flooring SolutionsFAQJune 29, 20161 comments

Felt pads and floor protectors are a great and easy solution to keeping your floors looking like new for many years.   We suggest installing felt pads under every piece of furniture on the floor, this will help in preventing heavy starches and gouges and costly repairs.   It ...

How often do I need to clean my floors?

By Toronto Flooring SolutionsFAQJune 29, 20161 comments

This is a very common question people ask and the answer really will depend on the type floor and the overall usage it gets. Most flooring manufactures have their own cleaning kits and guide lines which can be found on their respective websites. Most wood floors are very low maintenance ...

Do I need to Replace My Existing Baseboards?

By Toronto Flooring SolutionsFAQJune 29, 20161 comments

No you do not need to replace the existing baseboards if you don’t plan to.   We normally can add a basic trim like a doorstop or quarter round to complement the existing baseboards. This is used to cover the expansion cap need between the baseboard and the flooring.   Do ...

When Should I Plan to Start Painting?

By Toronto Flooring SolutionsFAQJune 29, 20161 comments

We normally recommend painting after your flooring is installed.   This will save a lot of time as well as avoid headaches!   Typically a flooring installation is labour intensive and normally generates a lot of dust and debris which can cause damage to a newly painted ...

Do you Move/Store Furniture?

By Toronto Flooring SolutionsFAQJune 29, 20161 comments

Yes we can work with the furniture in terms of moving it or storing furniture.    We typically ask clients to handle/store all breakables, electronic components, and personal items. We can work with large items if left in a room by shifting it from side to side, this however ...

Can Engineered hardwood be refinished?

By Toronto Flooring SolutionsFAQJune 29, 20161 comments

Whether or not engineered hardwood can be refinished will depend on two things, the quality of the Engineered hardwood flooring and the method of its installation. If the existing engineered hardwood isn’t very good in terms of quality this means it typically will not have enough ...

When installing hardwood, how much dust can we expect?

By Toronto Flooring SolutionsFAQJune 29, 20161 comments

With any time of renovation in your home you can expect a certain level of dust. Its no different with flooring, hardwood, laminate or engineered hardwood as they all need to be cut in place.   Generally the dust is controlled with vacuums and plastic barriers however this will ...

Can you Install Traditional Solid Hardwood in a Condo?

By Toronto Flooring SolutionsFAQJune 29, 20161 comments

No you can not install Solid Hardwood in a condo.   Typically condos have a concrete sub-floor which can not be nailed into. Solid hardwood can only be installed by nailing it in place and normally it is installed over a wooden sub-straight.   Have a question of your own? ...