We restore architectural wood floors.
“What is the appropriate restoration strategy for this floor?”
Every floor starts with that question. We read the species, the boards, the wear and the history of the house — then restore it with the right amount of intervention. No more, no less.
Watch a floor come back.
One white-oak floor through every stage — from an oxidised orange finish, to bare sanded wood, to a clean natural coat.
Worn, scratched and orange.
Decades of oil-based polyurethane have oxidised to a deep orange. Scratches, grey traffic paths and dark water stains sit in the finish and the top of the wood.
- What we do
- Inspect, photograph, moisture readings
- Tools
- Moisture meter, raking light
- Timing
- Assessment visit
The right intervention for each floor.
Six ways we work on a floor. Most jobs combine two or three — the assessment decides which.
- 01
Sand & refinish
Dustless sanding to fresh timber, gap filling, and a durable three-coat finish system.
- 02
Screen & recoat
Refresh a dull finish without sanding into the wood. Ideal maintenance every 3–5 years.
- 03
Heritage & parquet
Herringbone, chevron and bordered floors in Toronto's Victorian and Edwardian homes.
- 04
Board repair & weaving
Water- or pet-damaged boards replaced with matching species, woven in so the repair disappears.
- 05
Stain & colour
From natural raw-wood looks to deep walnut — sampled on your floor, under your light.
- 06
Stairs & railings
Treads, risers, nosings and handrails refinished to match the floors they connect.
Diagnosis before sandpaper.
Not every floor needs a full sand. Some need a recoat, some need repair, some need a specialist. Try the questions we ask on site.
This is a guide, not a diagnosis. Wear-layer thickness and moisture can only be confirmed on site.
Four steps. One right answer.
Assess
On-site inspection: species, boards, pattern, moisture, wear layer and damage — photographed and documented.
Strategise
We recommend the least invasive strategy that delivers the result — with options, samples and a clear quote.
Restore
Furniture protection, dust containment, repair, sanding, staining and finishing by the same crew.
Protect
Cure-time guidance, care kit, and a maintenance schedule so the floor lasts another generation.
Know your floor before you get a price.
Most contractors measure square footage. We document the floor. You receive a written report — yours to keep, whoever does the work.
See the full assessment01–03The wood
3 checks
- Wood speciesOak, maple, fir, birch, pine, walnut
- Board widthStrip, plank or mixed widths
- PatternStraight, herringbone, chevron, borders
04–08Its condition
5 checks
- ConditionOverall rating, room by room
- Damage mapWater, pets, cupping, gaps
- WearFinish breakdown, traffic paths
- RepairabilityWhat to save, what to replace
- SandabilityHow many sands it has left
09–12Your plan
4 deliverables
- FinishWater-based, oil-modified or hardwax oil
- Stain optionsSamples on your own boards
- PhotographyCondition documented first
- QuoteClear, itemised budget
Built for Ontario's older homes.
Toronto's Victorian, Edwardian and post-war houses hide some of the best hardwood in the country — often under carpet, layers of amber varnish, or decades of wear. That's where we do our best work.
Outside the GTA? Ask us — we take on heritage projects across Southern Ontario.
Good to know.
Still unsure? Our estimator gives you a square-footage figure in a minute.
Open the estimatorHow many times can a hardwood floor be sanded?
Solid ¾" hardwood can typically be sanded 6–10 times over its life; engineered floors 1–3 times depending on wear layer. Old Toronto floors may already have been sanded several times — that's why we measure the remaining wood before recommending a full sand.
How long does refinishing take?
A screen & recoat is usually one day. A full sand and refinish of 500–800 sq ft takes 3–4 days including cure time between coats. Light foot traffic is possible 24 hours after the last coat; furniture and rugs after 3–7 days, depending on the finish.
Is the sanding really dustless?
We use contained sanding equipment connected to HEPA extraction, which captures the vast majority of dust at the source. We also mask doorways and vents.
Can you match a stain to existing floors in another room?
Yes. We apply test samples directly on your boards so you see the colour in your own light before we commit.
Do your prices include HST?
Quotes are itemised and show Ontario HST (13%) separately.
Let's find the right strategy for your floor.
Book an Architectural Hardwood Assessment, or send us a few photos and we'll tell you where to start.