Floor Installation
Hardwood strip flooring installation in a range of woods, grades and board sizes.
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Renovation of your hardwood flooring in the West Island & on the North Shore — floor sanding plus three coats of varnish, as a complete turnkey project.
The technique we use decreases dust emission by up to 97%, so there’s no need to go on a major cleaning spree afterwards. We use top-quality sanding machines connected to vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters.
A hardwood floor can last a lifetime when it’s sanded by a professional. Hardwood flooring can be re-sanded roughly 10 to 12 times over its life.
We do not sand engineered floors — they’re too thin. You’ll often find these floors in condos or laid over concrete surfaces.
If your flooring was varnished industrially — a “pre-finished” floor with an aluminium-oxide coating — it calls for an extra sanding step, which we’ll explain during your estimate.
We also sand and varnish hardwood staircases. The risers and stringers are often made of veneered wood, so we can’t carry out an extensive sanding on those parts — but the treads are refinished to a durable, even finish that matches your floors.
Ask about your staircaseWe’re an eco-friendly company and we make sure to use ecological products that are made locally. These products contain a lower amount of V.O.C. (Volatile Organic Compounds) after evaporation.
| Finish | Sheen | Expected lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Finitec Ex-Matt Very matte, pre-oiled finish | Very matte | 10–15 years |
| Finitec Ex-3 Versatile everyday finish | Semi-gloss, gloss or matte | 8–10 years |
| Finitec Ex-Hybrid Bright, hard-wearing finish | Semi-gloss or gloss | 15–20 years |
| Finitec Ex-Tech / Finitec 9000 Our toughest finish — ideal for dogs | Semi-gloss or matte | 18–25 years |
The three questions we hear most about sanding & varnishing.
A typical sand-and-varnish takes about two days. On the first day we sand and apply two coats of varnish, and the final coat goes on the next day if needed. After the last coat it takes about 24 hours to dry — you can walk on it (in socks) the next morning and move your furniture back. Wait about a month before laying down carpets or area rugs so the finish fully cures.
Our technique reduces dust by up to 97%. We use top-quality sanding machines connected to vacuums with HEPA filters, so there’s no need for a major cleaning spree afterwards. Because we can’t completely seal off the whole house, you may still find a fine layer of dust on surfaces — a few passes with a vacuum clears it up.
A solid hardwood floor can be re-sanded roughly 10 to 12 times over its life, so with professional care it can last a lifetime. Note that we don’t sand engineered floors — they’re too thin — which you’ll often find in condos or laid over concrete.
In addition to sanding and varnishing, we also install hardwood flooring and offer repair and maintenance services.
Hardwood strip flooring installation in a range of woods, grades and board sizes.
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Repair and maintenance of water-damaged or worn hardwood, plus our 3-step refection.
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Our step-by-step process, plus how to prepare your home and care for your new floor.
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