Wide Plank Hardwood Installation in Ottawa, Fewer Seams, More Wow
Wide boards, fewer seams, a calmer look – installed with the acclimation and prep wide plank demands.
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Clean, on-time work
Every floor type, one team
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Why it matters
Wide planks are less forgiving – and worth it
Wide plank hardwood gives a room a calm, open look with far fewer seams than narrow strip flooring. But wider boards move more with humidity, so they need proper acclimation, the right fastening or gluing, and a genuinely flat subfloor – or they gap and cup. We handle wide plank the way it needs to be handled, so it stays flat and tight through Ottawa’s seasons. A solid plank 3 inches or wider must sit within 2 percent moisture content of the subfloor before it goes down – twice the tolerance of a 2 1/4-inch strip (NWFA) – which is a concrete reason wide plank costs more to do properly.
What you get
Real outcomes, not just a list of services.
Fewer seams, wider boards
The clean, open look wide plank is known for, fitted tight.
Proper acclimation
We let the wood adjust to your home so it moves less after install.
Flat subfloor first
Wide boards show every dip – we level the base before laying.
Solid or engineered
Wide plank in solid hardwood or the more stable engineered option.
Right fastening method
Nailed, glued or floated to suit the board and the room.
Seasonal movement managed
Fitted with the right gaps so it stays tight through winter and summer.
What's included in every job
From the first measure to the final cleanup.
A free written quote
You get a clear, fixed price before any work starts – never a vague ballpark.
An accurate on-site measure
We measure the space and check the subfloor so the price is right the first time.
Proper subfloor prep
We clean, level and prepare the subfloor so your floor sits flat and lasts.
Careful, hand-fitted work
Experienced installers fit every board, plank or tile by hand, not in a rush.
Transitions and trim
Clean edges and transitions where your floor meets doorways and other rooms.
Cleanup and haul-away
We remove debris and leave your home tidy when we are done.
Our Process
How it works, step by step
1
Get a free quote
You tell us about your floors and book a visit. It is free, with no pressure and no obligation.
2
We measure and inspect
We come out, measure the space and check the subfloor so your quote is accurate, not a guess.
3
You get a clear written estimate
You receive a fixed, itemised price in writing – so you know exactly what you are paying before we start.
4
We install and clean up
We book a date that suits you, do the work carefully, protect your home as we go, and leave the site clean.
Why us
Why Ottawa homeowners choose Solomon Flooring
You get an Ottawa team that respects how much wide boards move – we acclimate the wood, flatten the base and fit it correctly, so your wide plank floor stays flat instead of gapping a season later.
Wider boards expand and contract more with humidity, so they need proper acclimation, a flat subfloor and the right fastening or they can gap or cup.
Should I choose solid or engineered wide plank?
Engineered wide plank is more stable and a good choice over concrete or with in-floor heat; solid is classic. We help you pick for your room.
How long should wide plank acclimate?
It should sit in your home until its moisture content settles – we plan this into the schedule so the floor moves less after install.
Does the subfloor really need to be flat?
Yes. Wide boards reveal dips and humps, so we level the subfloor first for a flat, tight floor.
Can wide plank go over in-floor heating?
Engineered wide plank can, within the manufacturer's limits. We set it up correctly for radiant heat.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully insured.
Our promise to you
How we work on every job.
Fully insured
We are fully insured, and any workmanship warranty is set out in your written quote, job by job.
Free written quotes
You get a clear, fixed price up front, before any work begins.
Clean and on schedule
We protect your home, work tidily, and finish when we say we will.
A local Ottawa team
The same people quote and install your floor – from the first call to the final cleanup.
Ottawa specifics
Why wide boards move more in Ottawa
Wider boards move more, and Ottawa’s dry winters make that matter. A 5-inch red oak plank can shift roughly 0.089 inches across a 30 percent change in relative humidity, which adds up across a room. That is why we acclimate the wood to your home first and often recommend engineered wide plank – Lauzon, for instance, publishes a 4 mm wear layer on its extra-wide boards and a 35 to 65 percent relative-humidity stability range, a range that already sits above the winter humidity Ottawa homes were measured holding. Get the acclimation and the base right and a wide plank floor stays calm and tight; skip it and the seams tell on you.
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