Uptown Waterloo and Mary Allen
Uptown mixes new condos around Waterloo Public Square with older homes on the side streets. Mary Allen is a neighbourhood of modest 1940s and 1950s houses, many with original oak under carpet.
Region of Waterloo · 10 to 15 min from our shop
Flooring Installation and Refinishing in Waterloo, Ontario
Waterloo's flooring needs are shaped by two universities, a tech economy and a fast-growing condo skyline. Kitchener Prestige Flooring installs and refinishes floors for Waterloo homeowners, landlords, condo owners, property managers and offices, 10 to 15 minutes from our Kitchener shop.
Over 16+ years and more than 1,700 flooring jobs, we have turned over student units between leases, met strict condo sound rules and refinished oak in Beechwood executive homes. Each of those jobs needs a different floor and a different schedule.
Our crew is licensed, insured and WSIB covered, with a written 1-year labour warranty on every job. Waterloo estimates are free, in person and usually booked within a couple of days.
- Licensed & insured
- WSIB covered
- 1-year labour warranty
- Free in-home estimates
Flooring Contractors Working Across Waterloo
Waterloo is not a smaller Kitchener. Its housing is younger on average, its rental market is driven by the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier, and its skyline is filling with condos.
That changes what people ask us for. Durable floors for tenants, quiet floors for condos and refined finishes for executive homes top the list.
We are 10 to 15 minutes away via King Street or the Conestoga Parkway, so Waterloo is part of our daily route.
Areas of Waterloo We Serve
We work in every part of the city. These neighbourhoods account for most of our Waterloo jobs.
Beechwood, Laurelwood and Clair Hills
These western neighbourhoods were built from the 1970s to the 2000s. Beechwood has large executive homes, Laurelwood's homes date from the 1990s, and Clair Hills is newer still.
Homes here are ready for upgrades, from engineered hardwood to new stairs.
Lakeshore and Colonial Acres
North-end neighbourhoods near Laurel Creek and Colonial Acres have 1960s to 1980s family homes. Basements, rec rooms and kitchens are the most common projects.
The University District
Northdale and the streets around the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier are dense with rental houses and student buildings. Floors here need to survive heavy use and quick turnovers.
What Waterloo Properties Need Most
Three types of property drive most of our Waterloo work. None of them look like Kitchener's.
Student Rentals and Fast Turnovers
Student units take a beating and turn over on a fixed calendar. Floors have to be tough, cheap to repair and installed in days, not weeks.
Waterloo also licenses many low-rise rental properties, and landlords need units in good, safe condition to pass inspection.
Executive Homes in Beechwood and Laurelwood
These homes often have hardwood, stone or tile that deserves care rather than replacement. Refinishing, stair upgrades and engineered wood in basements are common.
Condo and Townhouse Sound Requirements
Most condo corporations in Waterloo set a minimum impact sound rating for hard floors. Install the wrong underlay and you can be ordered to remove the floor.
We supply acoustic test data for approval before we start. Our soundproof flooring service covers the options in detail.
Durable Floors for High-Turnover Rentals
For rentals, the wear layer matters more than the look. We recommend waterproof luxury vinyl plank with a 20 mil wear layer for kitchens, living areas and bedrooms.
Carpet still makes sense in some bedrooms for sound and cost. Our carpet installation team uses durable nylon or triexta that cleans well between tenants.
| Use | Our Waterloo rental recommendation |
|---|---|
| Kitchens, halls, living rooms | Vinyl plank, 20 mil wear layer |
| Bedrooms in houses | Vinyl plank or nylon carpet |
| Basement units | Vinyl plank over a tested slab |
| Stairs | Vinyl stair treads with nosing |
Working With Waterloo Landlords and Property Managers
We work with individual landlords and property management companies across the university district. Consistent specifications across units mean spare planks fit any unit.
Multi-unit pricing is available, and we can schedule repeat visits on a set calendar. We also do small repairs between tenants, not just full installs.
Office and Tech Space Flooring in Waterloo
Waterloo's tech companies and the David Johnson Research and Technology Park are full of offices that change layouts often. Carpet tile and LVT let them reconfigure without replacing whole floors.
Our commercial flooring crews work evenings and weekends, so teams arrive to a finished floor.
Scheduling Around Move-In and Move-Out Season
Waterloo's rental calendar follows the academic terms. The biggest turnover windows are late April to early May and late August, with a smaller one in December.
Those weeks fill up fast. Landlords who book in February or March get the dates they want.
We batch units by street and building during these windows, so several turnovers finish together. From our shop, the university district is about 15 minutes away.
Waterloo services
Popular Flooring Services in Waterloo
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Installation Waterproof LVP and SPC for basements, kitchens and rentals, installed over properly flattened subfloors. Learn more
- Commercial Flooring Carpet tile, LVT, VCT and sheet vinyl for offices, retail, clinics, schools and multi-unit buildings. Learn more
- Carpet Installation Broadloom, carpet tile and stair runners, power stretched over the right underpad with planned seams. Learn more
- Soundproof Flooring Acoustic underlays, floating assemblies and perimeter isolation that meet condo IIC requirements. Learn more
Service guides written for Waterloo properties:
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. Still unsure? Call and ask.
Ask for a Free Quote Can you turn a student rental around between tenants?
Yes. Most single units can be floored in one to three days. We book the April to May and August windows early and plan several units in a row so everything is done before the next move-in.
What flooring meets condo sound transmission requirements?
Most Waterloo condo boards ask for a hard floor assembly with a minimum impact rating, often an IIC of 50 to 60 or more, and many want to approve the underlay first. Vinyl plank or engineered wood over a tested acoustic underlay usually meets it. We provide the test data for your board.
Do you offer pricing for multiple units at once?
Yes. Landlords and property managers with several units get consistent specifications and multi-unit pricing. Standardising on one floor across units also makes future repairs faster and cheaper.
Free estimate
Get a Waterloo Flooring Quote
Tell us about the floor. We will call to book a time, measure on site, check the subfloor and moisture, and leave you a written quote.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call and speak to a flooring specialist directly.
- Measured on site, with moisture and flatness readings
- Written, itemized quote with no obligation
- Licensed, insured, WSIB covered, 1-year labour warranty
Kitchener Prestige Flooring
137 Glasgow St, Kitchener, ON N2M 5E3
Monday to Saturday: 7:00am to 9:30pm
Sunday: 9:00am to 9:00pm