And where's the best place to shop for either hardwood floor in Toronto?
Engineered and just go to Home Depot. They can get pretty much anything.
All depends on the exact installation method your doing. Not all engineered wood is of the click and lock variety and can be stapled ( special air driven stapler that you can rent) or glued down. Solid wood needs to also be nailed or stapled to install. Solid wood cannot be glued down. So choose your installation method. But between the 2, I prefer engineered wood. Fits together easier, lighter weight and much faster if your stapling it down. Gluing is easy but messy. But your solid wood will be a bit better in the long haul. As to were to get it, I prefer the small flooring stores to get more personalized service. You will pay less at times in the big box stores, but not always, check both places. Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar. GL
Solid hardwood requires special tools to install and most likely will require a professional installer. With click engineered floating floors, less specialized tools are required for installation, making it easier for the do-it-yourselfer.
