# Flooring Options for Toronto Homes 2026: Hardwood vs LVP vs Tile

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After seeing the same flooring questions repeatedly, here’s a comprehensive breakdown for Toronto homeowners in 2026.

## Cost Comparison (Supply + Install, per sq ft)

| Flooring Type | Low | High | Best For |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Solid hardwood | $10 | $20 | Main living areas |
| Engineered hardwood | $8 | $16 | Basement-adjacent |
| Luxury Vinyl Plank | $5 | $10 | Wet areas, rentals |
| Porcelain tile | $8 | $18 | Kitchen, bath |
| Carpet | $4 | $8 | Bedrooms |

## Key Toronto Considerations

**Basements** : Never install solid hardwood below grade. LVP or engineered are the right call.

**Radiant heat** : Engineered and some LVP work. Tile is the best conductor. Solid hardwood performs poorly over in-slab heat.

**Heritage homes** : Original fir floors can often be refinished 2–3 more times if they’re thick enough.

## Questions to Ask Your Flooring Contractor

1. What acclimation period do you allow before installation?
2. What moisture reading is your cutoff for concrete slab installs?
3. Do you include 10% overage in the quote?

Drop your own experiences below — what worked, what didn’t, who you hired.