Hardwood flooring in Downtown Toronto.
Ecowoods installs, sands and refinishes solid and engineered hardwood across Downtown Toronto and the wider GTA. Dust-free sanding that keeps you living at home, fixed written estimates with no “unforeseen conditions,” and manufacturer warranties passed through to you in writing.
What we see in Downtown Toronto homes.
Hardwood work downtown means concrete-slab condos, converted industrial lofts, and surviving pre-war stock under heavy density pressure. Most jobs are either carpet-to-hardwood conversions over concrete, which demand precise underlayment and moisture control, or aggressive refinishing of original floors worn down by decades of tenants, pets, and previous over-sanding. Dust containment, elevator logistics, and building-management coordination decide who finishes clean and who gets locked out.
Areas we work: King West · Entertainment District · St. Lawrence Market · Fashion District loft conversions
Much of the 1980s-to-early-2000s condo stock still carries original light parquet or thin strip hardwood over concrete that was poorly finished the first time — often uneven, partially damaged, and sitting on slab that needs careful moisture testing and minimal-aggressive sanding to avoid compromising the substrate. The Victorian and Edwardian semis and row houses in the denser pockets frequently retain original 1900s-1920s pine or oak subfloors that need levelling and board replacement before any engineered or solid plank goes down.
On a 102-year-old house in the east end, we refinished the original second-floor boards and the full staircase. The floors had rot in spots and scarring where interior walls had been removed; we repaired the damaged sections so the patches disappeared into the surrounding grain, then sanded and refinished the whole floor. The job was staged over weekends to keep the household running.
Elevator booking and building rules are the real operational filter. Almost every downtown high-rise requires the service elevator to be booked in advance for material drop-off and debris removal — often narrow weekday windows only — with mandatory certificates of insurance, security deposits, and strict noise and dust cut-offs. Miss the window or fail the paperwork and the schedule collapses. Street parking is effectively unavailable during work hours and loading zones are policed hard, so access has to be planned before the first board arrives.
Every service, one crew.
Hardwood Flooring Installation
Solid and engineered hardwood laid by salaried craftsmen — straight-lay, herringbone, chevron and custom patterns.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Bring tired floors back to life: sand to bare wood, re-stain and re-finish for a factory-fresh surface.
Dust-Free Floor Sanding
HEPA-sealed containment captures ~99.7% of airborne dust at the source, so most clients stay home during the work.
Hardwood Floor Restoration
Rescue and repair heritage and water-damaged floors — board replacement, feathering and colour matching.
Custom Inlays & Borders
Bespoke feature strips, medallions and borders routed and fitted by hand for a signature look.
Stair Refinishing
Treads, risers and nosings refinished to match your floors for a seamless, hard-wearing finish.
Fixed price. Dust-free. In writing.
- Fixed written estimates. Moisture-tested and inspected up front — the number on paper is the number on your invoice.
- Dust-free sanding. HEPA-sealed containment captures ~99.7% of airborne dust, so most clients stay home during the work.
- Warranties in writing. Manufacturer finish and material warranties passed through, itemized in your contract.
- Salaried craftsmen. No day-labour subcontractors — the same crew from first board to final coat.
See the floors we install and the machines behind the finish.
Straight answers.
Is the estimate really fixed? What about "unforeseen conditions"?
Yes — fixed, in writing, in your contract. Our senior estimator moisture-tests your subfloor and inspects conditions during the free consultation, so there are no "unforeseen conditions" to surprise you later. The number on paper is the number on your invoice.
Can we stay in the house during the work?
Yes. Our dust containment captures roughly 99.7% of airborne particulate at the source using HEPA-sealed systems. Most refinishing clients sleep at home every night of the job, and our water-based finishes are low-odour and walk-on ready in 2–4 hours.
What warranty comes with the work?
Your finishes and materials carry their manufacturer warranties — typically 25–35 years on finish, up to 50 years structural — passed through to you in writing, itemized in your contract. If anything in our workmanship isn’t right, we come back and make it right.
How long will my project take?
A standard 1,000–1,500 sq ft installation takes 5 to 7 working days: moisture testing and acclimation, installation, then sanding, staining and finishing. Refinishing is typically 3–5 days. Your written estimate includes a committed schedule.
Across the GTA.
North York · Etobicoke · Scarborough · East York · York · Vaughan · Markham · Richmond Hill · Mississauga · Oakville