Inspect
We check the subfloor, moisture, levels and squeaks, and measure every room.
Based in Woodstock, Ontario
Flooring & Tile
Hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, laminate and tile, prepped properly and laid straight, with transitions, stairs and trim finished by a carpenter.
What it is
Flooring and tile work covers everything from the subfloor up: removal, levelling, underlayment, the new floor itself, then stair nosings, transitions and baseboard that make it look built-in.
A floor is only as good as what is under it. Squeaks, dips and hollow tile come from skipped prep, not from the product. We fix the subfloor, set the layout so cuts land where they belong and finish the edges with trim rather than caulk. For tile, that means a flat substrate, the right thinset and joints without lippage.
Removal and prepTear-out, subfloor repair, levelling compound, underlayment and moisture checks
FlooringHardwood, engineered wood, luxury vinyl plank, laminate, carpet on stairs
TileFloors, backsplashes, showers, tub surrounds, feature walls, heated floors
Finish carpentryStair treads and nosings, transitions, baseboard, shoe moulding, thresholds
Who this is for
- Homeowners replacing worn carpet or dated laminate on a main floor
- Anyone tiling a kitchen floor, backsplash, bathroom or shower
- Owners with uneven or squeaky floors that need levelling before new flooring
- Families who want one continuous floor through connected rooms
How it works
Prep decides the result
Most of the time on a flooring job goes into what you will never see.
Choose
Material, plank or tile size, pattern, direction and transitions decided with samples in your light.
Prepare
Remove the old floor, repair and level the subfloor, install underlayment or an uncoupling membrane.
Install
Lay out from the longest sight line, keep joints staggered or grout lines true, cut cleanly around every obstacle.
Finish
Transitions, nosings, baseboard and shoe moulding, then grout sealing or a final clean.
Your options
Flooring materials, compared
Where each one belongs and what you give up.
| Material | Durability | Water | Underfoot | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid hardwood | Can be refinished many times | Poor | Warm, natural | Not for basements or bathrooms; moves with humidity |
| Engineered hardwood | Refinished once or twice | Fair | Real wood surface | Thinner wear layer; cost close to solid |
| Luxury vinyl plank | Very good | Waterproof | Softer, quieter | Can dent; printed surface |
| Laminate | Good scratch resistance | Poor unless a water-resistant grade | Hard, hollow sound | Swells if water gets in |
| Porcelain tile | Excellent | Waterproof | Cold unless heated | Hard underfoot; needs a flat, rigid substrate |
| Ceramic tile | Good | Waterproof | Cold unless heated | Softer than porcelain; best on walls and light-traffic floors |
| Natural stone | Excellent if sealed | Varies | Unique | Needs sealing; some stones etch and stain |
What moves the price
Cost drivers
Square-foot prices leave out most of what a floor actually involves.
Subfloor condition
Levelling, replacing damaged plywood or adding a layer for stiffness under tile.
Material
Laminate, vinyl, engineered, solid hardwood, porcelain and stone sit at very different points.
Pattern and layout
Herringbone, diagonal, large format and mosaics take longer to set and waste more material than a straight lay.
Stairs
Each stair tread, riser and nosing is hand fitted. Stairs are the most labour-intensive part of any floor.
Transitions and rooms
Many small rooms and doorways add cuts and transitions; one open area is faster.
Removal and disposal
Glued-down flooring, old tile on mortar beds and multiple layers take time to remove.
Flooring is often advertised by the square foot, but that number leaves out removal, prep, stairs, transitions and trim. Our estimate includes all of it.
Our work
Floors and tile from the portfolio
Plank floors, patterned tile and backsplashes.
Service area
Where we work
Flooring & Tile from our home base in Woodstock, Ontario to Kitchener, Guelph and Cambridge, with London and Brantford also covered.
Kitchener
Many Kitchener homes still have original hardwood under carpet, and deciding whether to refinish it or lay a new floor over a levelled subfloor is the first conversation.
Interior renovations in KitchenerGuelph
Guelph's older homes often have floors that have settled, so levelling and the transitions between rooms matter as much as the material.
Interior renovations in GuelphCambridge
In Cambridge subdivisions from the 1980s and 1990s, replacing builder carpet and tile with one continuous plank floor through the main level is a common upgrade.
Interior renovations in CambridgeQuestions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask before a flooring and tile installation project.
Which is better, luxury vinyl plank or laminate?
Vinyl plank is waterproof and quieter, so it wins in kitchens, bathrooms and basements. Laminate resists scratches well and feels more like wood underfoot, so it suits bedrooms and living rooms in a dry house.
Can you install hardwood in a basement?
Solid hardwood, no: it moves too much with humidity below grade. Engineered hardwood can work over a dry slab with a proper subfloor system, but luxury vinyl plank is the safer choice.
Do you need to level the floor before installing new flooring?
Yes, within the tolerance the flooring manufacturer sets. Dips cause squeaks and failed joints in floating floors and cracked grout in tile. We check levels before quoting.
Should tile be laid before or after the cabinets?
Floor tile usually goes under the cabinets so the layout is continuous and appliances slide in level. Backsplash tile goes on after the cabinets and counters are installed.
How do you stop tile from cracking?
A stiff, flat subfloor, an uncoupling membrane over wood, the right thinset for the tile, full coverage under each piece and movement joints at the room edges.
Do you install flooring in London and Brantford?
Yes. Trimpro installs flooring and tile in Kitchener, Guelph, Cambridge, London and Brantford as well as Woodstock.
Free estimate
Ready for floors that are flat, quiet and finished right?
Tell Dustin the rooms and the material you are leaning toward. He will check the subfloor and send a written estimate that covers prep, install and trim.