Flexible and rigid-core planks Click-lock or glue-down Basements and condos

Vinyl Plank Flooring Installation in Toronto

Toronto Flooring Contractors installs luxury vinyl plank and SPC rigid core flooring in Toronto kitchens, basements, condos and rental units.

Vinyl plank is waterproof at the surface, quiet over the right underlay and quick to install over a flat subfloor.

Waterproof planks for kitchens and basements

Subfloor flattened before install

Wear layer matched to your traffic

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Tell us the rooms, the subfloor and the approximate square footage.

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$5 – $10 Per sq ft installed, before HST

$1.50 – $3.50 Labour per sq ft, you supply the planks

12 – 20 mil Common wear layer range for homes

Click-lock or glue-down

Click-lock vs glue-down vinyl plank in Toronto homes

Click-lock vinyl planks snap together and float over underlay, which suits most rooms and makes a single plank easy to swap later. SPC rigid core planks bridge small dips better than flexible LVP, but every floating floor still needs a flat base. Glue-down vinyl is thinner and bonds to the subfloor, so it suits large open areas, rooms with heavy rolling loads and stairs. Vinyl shows every bump in the subfloor, so we grind and level before install.

Where vinyl plank flooring works in Toronto

Basements

SPC planks go over a slab with a moisture barrier and handle the damp that rules out solid hardwood.

Condos

Planks with attached or separate acoustic underlay can meet the sound rules in your building's declaration.

Rental units

A 20 mil wear layer stands up to tenant turnover, and damaged planks can be replaced one at a time.

Compare vinyl plank flooring quotes on these items

Each quote lists the same items, so it is easy to compare.

Top layer thickness and core type

The quote names the product, its wear layer in mil and whether it is SPC or LVP, so bids are compared on the same terms.

Underlay and vapour barrier

It states whether the planks have attached underlay or need a separate one, and whether a vapour barrier goes under them on concrete.

Stair nosing and treads

If the vinyl runs to a staircase, each nosing and tread cover is listed apart from the floor square footage.

Appliance moves

Moving the fridge, stove, washer and dryer is listed, along with any fridge water line that needs disconnecting.

Vinyl plank flooring prices in Toronto, labour only or installed

Ranges per sq ft before 13% HST. Plank thickness, wear layer and subfloor levelling change the price.

Labour only

$1.50 – $3.50 / sq ft

You supply the vinyl planks
Click-lock or glue-down install
Transitions and trim fitted

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Supply and install

$5 – $10 / sq ft

LVP or SPC rigid core planks
Underlay where required
Baseboard or quarter round reinstalled

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Site check

Four site checks before vinyl plank installation in Toronto

Our crew checks four things before vinyl plank installation. First, flatness: we run a straightedge across each room and mark dips and humps against the manufacturer’s tolerance. Second, fixed objects: floating planks should not be pinned under kitchen islands or built-ins, so we stop at the cabinets and leave a gap. Third, heights at doors, stairs and tile, so each transition sits flush or gets a reducer. Fourth, long runs and wide open areas, since some products need an expansion joint past a set length. Each point goes into your written quote.

Vinyl plank problems we prevent in Toronto homes

Old tile underneath

Vinyl and asphalt floor tiles in homes built before 1990 may contain asbestos. We recommend a lab test before removal, or we cover them where that suits the job.

Planks lifting at the seams

Planks that are pinned by cabinets or tight to walls buckle. We leave the expansion gap the manufacturer specifies.

Bumps showing through the planks

Dips and ridges show through thin vinyl. Floor levelling runs $1 – $4 per sq ft and is quoted in writing.

Vinyl plank flooring reviews from Toronto clients

Great communication, fair pricing, and beautiful workmanship. The team helped us choose the right vinyl flooring and completed the project on schedule.

We replaced the flooring throughout our condo, and the results exceeded our expectations. The installers worked efficiently and paid close attention to every detail.

Choosing and installing vinyl plank flooring: your questions

What wear layer should vinyl plank flooring have for a Toronto family home?

A 12 mil wear layer suits bedrooms and light traffic. For kitchens, hallways, pets and rentals we suggest 20 mil.

Is SPC or LVP vinyl plank flooring better for a Toronto basement?

SPC rigid core is the usual choice over a basement slab. It stays flat, handles cool concrete and bridges minor dips better than flexible LVP.

Can vinyl plank flooring go over old tiles in a Toronto house?

Often, if the old floor is flat and firmly stuck down. Tiles in pre-1990 homes may contain asbestos, so covering them can be safer than removal. The <a href="https://www.ontario.ca/document/guide-regulation-respecting-asbestos-construction-projects-and-buildings-and-repair-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ontario asbestos guide</a> lists vinyl and asphalt floor tile as suspect materials.