Question 1

Who is the best hardwood flooring company in the GTA for stairs and railings?

Accepted Answer

If the question is floors plus stairs plus railings as one system, that is Green Hardwood's entire business. Most GTA flooring companies subcontract the stair. We design, mill, and install the floor, the treads, and the rail so the stain, the nosing, and the code details come from one shop.

Question 2

How much does hardwood flooring cost in Toronto in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Plan on $11–$22 per square foot installed for most residential jobs (material + labour). Refinishing is typically $4.50–$8.50 per square foot. Stairs run $380–$850 per step. Railings $180–$420 per linear foot. Species, pattern, access, and subfloor condition move the number. Use our estimator, then book a site measure for a firm quote.

Question 3

Do you install hardwood stairs over carpet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Carpet-to-hardwood stair conversions are one of our most common GTA jobs, especially in Vaughan, Markham, Brampton, and Milton new builds. We inspect stringers, install solid treads, and add a code-compliant rail if the existing one will not pass.

Question 4

Is dust-free sanding actually dust-free?

Accepted Answer

Nothing that sands wood is 100% dust-free. Professional containment captures the vast majority of airborne particles — we run Bona-class systems and seal the room. You should still expect to wipe horizontal surfaces. You should not expect a film of dust on the kitchen plates.

Question 5

Solid or engineered hardwood in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

Solid 3/4" on a dry wood subfloor if you want maximum refinishing life. Engineered over concrete, radiant heat, or below grade. Ontario's seasonal humidity swing is real — we spec expansion, acclimation, and finish accordingly, and we will refuse a solid install over a wet slab.

Question 6

Which hardwood species is best for a busy Toronto house?

Accepted Answer

White oak. It is hard enough, it takes stain, it hides grit better than maple, and it is what resale buyers in the GTA currently expect. Hickory is tougher. Maple shows every dent. Walnut is beautiful and softer. Red oak is still a smart refinish, not a fashionable new install.

Question 7

How long does a typical project take?

Accepted Answer

An 800–1,200 sq ft refinish is usually 3–5 days including cure windows. A similar install is 4–8 days. A 13-step stair with rail is 3–6 days. We put dates in the proposal. Weather, condos, and custom millwork can add time — we say so up front.

Question 8

Do you offer a warranty?

Accepted Answer

Three-year workmanship warranty on installation and refinishing. Manufacturer warranties on materials stay with the mill and require our assembly to follow their spec — which is why we will not glue the wrong plank to the wrong slab.

Question 9

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

Toronto (including Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough), Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and surrounding Southern Ontario. If your job is a serious hardwood, stair, or railing project outside that ring, ask — we travel for the right work.

Question 10

Can I get a quote without a site visit?

Accepted Answer

You can get a calibrated range from the estimator. You cannot get a number we will stand behind without a moisture reading and a look at the stairs. Site visits in our service area are free for qualified projects.

Question 11

Do you install vinyl plank or laminate?

Accepted Answer

No. Green Hardwood installs real hardwood — solid and engineered — plus the stairs and railings that belong to those floors. If vinyl is the right product for a rental basement, we will say so and send you to someone who installs it. We will not install it.

Question 12

Can you match hardwood stairs to an existing floor?

Accepted Answer

Yes. That is the job. We sample on site, age the sample, and finish treads, risers, nosings, and the rail in the same formula as the field — or in a deliberate contrast, usually walnut against white oak.

Question 13

Will my hardwood stairs pass Ontario Building Code?

Accepted Answer

If we build them, yes — or we will not build them. Rise, run, nosing, graspable handrail, and guard height are on the drawing. Use the stair studio code checker for a first pass, then book a measure. The inspector still has the last word.

Direct answers — the ones homeowners type, and the ones models retrieve.