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Hardwood Flooring & Wood Flooring Solutions for Every Home

At Besso Floor & Decor, we offer premium hardwood flooring solutions designed for every style, room, and budget. Whether you're renovating a modern downtown condo or upgrading a lived-in family home, our collection includes solid and engineered options in Canada's most popular species and finishes. From timeless Oak to elegant Walnut, our hardwood flooring Toronto showroom helps homeowners find the perfect fit.

Enjoy peace of mind when shopping Canadian hardwood flooring and expert floor installation.

Hardwood Flooring Types

Solid Hardwood Flooring

Solid hardwood flooring is crafted from a single piece of natural wood, delivering unmatched durability and timeless beauty. One of its biggest advantages is that it can be sanded and refinished multiple times, allowing it to last for generations — often over 100 years with proper care and it can even withstand your furry friends!

This type of hardwood flooring is ideal for above-grade spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways. It is available in both prefinished and unfinished options, giving homeowners flexibility in style and installation.

Popular solid wood species include Oak, Maple, and Birch.

Solid Oak Flooring

Oak remains one of the most popular choices for hardwood floor installations due to its strength, visible grain, and classic appeal. It performs exceptionally well in busy households.

Solid Maple Flooring

Maple offers a cleaner, smoother grain pattern and a brighter contemporary look. It's an excellent option for modern interiors and minimalist spaces.

Solid Birch Flooring

Birch provides a subtle grain with a warm, natural tone. It's often chosen for its balance of durability and elegant appearance.

Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Engineered hardwood flooring features a real hardwood top layer bonded to a multi-layer plywood core. This structure improves dimensional stability, making it ideal for spaces where moisture and temperature changes are common.

Unlike traditional solid wood, engineered hardwood flooring performs exceptionally well over:

  • radiant heating
  • concrete slabs
  • condominiums
  • basements

This makes it a preferred choice for many home renovations and Canadian projects.

Hardwood Flooring by Species

Engineered Oak Flooring

A durable and versatile choice with the classic grain patterns homeowners love. Plus, it's dent-resistent!

Engineered Maple Flooring

Perfect for clean, modern spaces with a smooth finish and light aesthetic. Brightens any space!

Engineered Hickory Flooring

One of the most durable options available, Hickory is excellent for high-traffic areas and family homes. Rustic lovers can't pass this one up!

Engineered Walnut Flooring

Walnut offers a rich, luxurious tone and sophisticated character for upscale interiors. An easy focal point in any room!

Browse premium wood flooring options by species, including Oak, Maple, Birch, Hickory, and Walnut. When comparing hardwood flooring options for your home, be sure to consider factors like moisture resistance, hardness, grain texture, and expected traffic.

Hardwood Flooring by Width — Narrow, Standard & Wide Plank

Choose from narrow traditional planks, standard widths, or wide plank hardwood flooring for a more modern and spacious appearance. Many of our solid hardwood and engineered hardwood comes in altered depths and widths.

Which Hardwood Flooring Is Best for You?

Choosing the right hardwood flooring depends on several factors:

  • Subfloor type for moisture considerations
  • Room location and traffic for scratch resistance
  • Radiant heat compatibility
  • Budget
  • Long-term home plans

Solid hardwood is ideal for above-grade living spaces, while engineered products work better in basements, condos, and over concrete.

Is Solid or Engineered Hardwood Flooring Better?

For long-term durability and refinishing potential, solid hardwood is excellent.

For moisture resistance and installation flexibility, engineered hardwood flooring is often the better choice.

Which Hardwood Species Is Most Durable?

Oak and Hickory are among the most durable options available. Hickory is particularly well-suited for homes with kids, pets, and heavy foot traffic.

What Hardwood Flooring Is Best for High-Traffic Areas?

Engineered Hickory, Solid Oak, and Maple are all excellent options for busy hallways, kitchens, and family rooms.

Hardwood Flooring Installation and Maintenance

Professional hardwood floor installation ensures long-lasting performance and a flawless finish. At Besso Floor & Decor, we recommend expert installation for best results.

  • Solid hardwood can last 100+ years with refinishing.
  • Engineered hardwood typically lasts 25–30 years, depending on wear layer thickness and maintenance.

How to Install Hardwood Flooring

When installing hardwood flooring in your Canadian home, remember that the right method depends on the product and subfloor type. Some methods include:

  • Nail-down
  • Glue-down
  • Floating systems

Rule of thumb #1: wood floors are typically installed parallel to the longest wall in your room to give the illusion of space. For structural stability, install your hardwood planks perpendicular to the floor joists.

Rule of thumb #2: Consider felt or Cork to lay underneath your hardwood planks. Either will provide a safe and solid surface that protects the hardwood from warp under moisture.

Hardwood Floor Maintenance: How to Keep Your Floors Looking New

To maintain your floors:

  • Sweep regularly
  • Use microfiber mops
  • Clean spills immediately
  • Use felt pads under furniture
  • Avoid excess water

Proper care extends the life of your hardwood floor significantly.

Can Hardwood Flooring Be Refinished?

Yes. Solid hardwood can be refinished multiple times. This is why so many homeowners choose to switch to solid hardwood – let the pieces of your home grow and change with you through every stage!

Many engineered hardwood flooring products can also be refinished once or twice depending on the veneer thickness.

Cost of Hardwood Flooring

While hardwood flooring comes at a higher initial cost, it is considered a premium investment that adds long-term home value, especially in the Canadian real estate market.

Typical price ranges:

  • Solid hardwood: $7–$15 per sq. ft.
  • Engineered hardwood: $5–$12 per sq. ft.
  • Installation: $3–$6 per sq. ft.

Shop Hardwood Flooring at Besso

Hardwood flooring in Canada comes in many different types, ensuring there's an option to suit every style, need, and budget. Browse our full collection of Solid Hardwood Flooring, Engineered Hardwood Flooring, and Hardwood Flooring by Species below, or visit our Toronto showroom for expert advice on hardwood to fit your space and flooring installation quotes.


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How Much Does Hardwood Flooring Cost in Canada?


Hardwood flooring in Canada typically costs between $6 and $14 per square foot installed, with most homeowners spending $8 to $11 per square foot for mid-range projects. Premium species and complex installations can push prices to $18 or more per square foot.
Pricing varies based on four primary factors: wood species, plank width, finish type, and installation complexity. Common species like Red Oak and Maple sit at the lower end of the range, while premium hardwoods such as Walnut, Hickory, and exotic species command significantly higher prices due to their density, grain character, and limited availability. Wider planks (5 inches and above) and site-finished floors also add to the total cost, as do installations involving subfloor preparation, stair nosing, or intricate patterns like herringbone and chevron.
Labour generally accounts for $3 to $6 per square foot of the total, depending on your region and the condition of your existing subfloor. Urban centres like Toronto and Vancouver tend to fall on the higher end, while smaller markets across the Prairies and Atlantic Canada often see lower installation rates.

Is Hardwood Flooring Worth the Investment?

Yes, hardwood flooring is one of the strongest long-term investments you can make in your home, typically recovering 70 to 80 percent of its cost at resale and often more in competitive housing markets.
Beyond resale value, hardwood delivers benefits that few other flooring materials can match. It lasts for decades (often a century or more for solid hardwood), can be refinished multiple times to refresh its appearance, and appeals to a broad range of buyers thanks to its timeless aesthetic. Real estate agents consistently rank hardwood among the top features buyers actively search for, which can shorten the time your home spends on the market.
Hardwood also outperforms carpet and laminate on durability, indoor air quality, and lifecycle cost. While the upfront price is higher, the cost per year of ownership is often lower because you're not replacing the floor every 10 to 15 years.

What is the difference between solid and engineered hardwood flooring?

Solid hardwood is milled from a single piece of wood, while engineered hardwood is built from a real hardwood veneer bonded to a multi-layer plywood or HDF core. Both are genuine wood floors, but they perform differently in real-world conditions.
Solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished many times over its lifespan, making it ideal for above-grade installations in homes with stable humidity. Engineered hardwood, by contrast, resists expansion and contraction far better, which makes it the preferred choice for basements, condos, and homes with radiant heating or significant seasonal humidity swings.

How long does hardwood flooring last?

Solid hardwood can last over 100 years with proper care, while quality engineered hardwood typically lasts 25 to 30 years (and high-end engineered products with thicker wear layers can match solid hardwood's longevity).
The biggest factors in lifespan are the thickness of the wear layer, the quality of the finish, and ongoing maintenance. Solid hardwood can be refinished 6 to 10 times throughout its life; engineered products with a 4mm or thicker wear layer can typically be refinished 2 to 4 times.

Can hardwood flooring be installed over concrete or radiant heat?

Yes, but engineered hardwood is the right choice for these applications. Solid hardwood is not recommended over concrete slabs or radiant heating systems because moisture and temperature fluctuations cause it to warp, cup, or gap.
Engineered hardwood's layered construction makes it dimensionally stable, allowing it to handle the moisture present in concrete subfloors and the heat cycles of radiant systems without compromising performance. Always confirm the manufacturer's specifications for radiant heat compatibility and follow recommended subfloor moisture testing before installation.

Is hardwood flooring a good investment?

Yes, hardwood flooring consistently ranks among the best home improvement investments, increasing property value while delivering decades of durability.
Most homeowners recover the majority of their hardwood investment at resale, and homes with hardwood floors typically sell faster than those with carpet or laminate. Combined with its longevity and refinishing potential, hardwood offers one of the lowest lifetime costs of any flooring option.

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