Renovation Guides & Insights

Flooring & Tile Guides

Contractor-tested advice, ideas and cost breakdowns — straight from the GMC Construction team.

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Installing hardwood flooring planks

How to Install Hardwood Flooring: A DIYer’s Guide to Success

Hardwood flooring can add warmth, durability, and lasting visual appeal to a home. A successful installation depends on more than fastening boards in place:…

Measuring and calculating tile area for a project

A Step-by-Step Guide to Calculating Your Tile Area Needs

Accurate tile measurements help you order enough material, reduce unnecessary waste, and keep installation moving without interruptions. The same basic method works for floors,…

Epoxy floor with a high-gloss finish in a Toronto/GTA space

The Ultimate Guide to Epoxy Flooring: Benefits, Applications, and Installation

Epoxy flooring creates a hard, seamless finish over a properly prepared concrete surface. It is used in garages, basements, commercial spaces, showrooms, warehouses, and…

Hardwood and engineered wood flooring samples

The Ultimate Guide to Hardwood vs. Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Solid hardwood and engineered hardwood can look nearly identical after installation, but they respond differently to moisture, subfloors, seasonal humidity, and refinishing. Solid hardwood…

New flooring installed in a Toronto home

Flooring Costs in Toronto: A Breakdown of Materials and Labor for Your Home Renovation

New flooring is one of the highest-impact upgrades you can make to a home — and one of the most variable in price. Whether…

Freshly tiled and grouted bathroom by GMC Construction, Toronto

Can you tile and grout the same day?

In short: it’s generally not recommended to tile and grout the same day. The adhesive used to lay the tiles needs to cure before…

Tile installation in progress during a renovation

How Much Does Tile Installation Cost in Toronto and the GTA?

Tile installation is one of the most common — and most cost-variable — parts of any renovation in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.…