Our Process: Custom Hardwood, Vinyl, & Laminate Flooring for Calgary & Beyond

Every project starts with a conversation and ends with a masterpiece.

Whether you’re refinishing existing hardwood or installing brand-new flooring, our step-by-step process ensures a clean, stress-free experience from start to finish.

  • 1

    Consultation + Quote

    Let’s chat, get to know each other, and talk about your project. Are you keeping and refinishing your current floor? Are we replacing it? What’s trendy? What’s timeless? What’s best for your lifestyle?

    It all starts with a phone call, or filling out our online quote form. If you already have a quote from another company, let us know! We’ll price match to give you the best value possible.

  • 2

    Pick Materials + Colour

    We’ll bring our showroom to you! We have samples of hardwood, vinyl, or laminate, and we’ll help you choose the perfect tone, texture, and pattern for your space. If you’ve already chosen a prefinished product, we’ll handle the logistics. If you’re going custom, our experts will help you explore endless possibilities.

    Your floor is the canvas, and we are your artists. 

  • 3

    Materials Are Ordered

    Let’s order your materials and have them delivered to your door, ready for installation. If you are going with a prefinished hardwood, vinyl or laminate product you’ve already chosen but haven’t ordered – we may be able to get you a better deal thanks to our partnerships with trusted suppliers.

  • 4

    Installation

    We use traditional European installation methods with state-of-the-art modern technology. We take Polish pride in our craftsmanship and apply our backcountry “leave no trace” policy to our job sites. 

    From chevron and herringbone to straight plane and custom patterns, our skilled installers can do it all, including floor levelling and baseboard reinstallation if needed.

    Labour costs are product & pattern variable, ranging from $2-$3.50 per sqft.

Now let’s talk custom hardwood flooring only: 

If we’re installing a prefinished hardwood, vinyl or laminate product for you – the process ends here.

If we are refinishing your old hardwood or installing new custom hardwood flooring for you, we have 3 steps to go!

  • 5

    Sanding

    Our dustless system ensures the rest of your home stays clean during sanding since all of our machines are connected to vacuums to eliminate dust and debris. With our top of the line system, we’re able to complete approximately 1500 sqft of sanding in just one day!

  • 6

    Staining

    Pick a stain, any stain! The options are endless with One Oak true custom hardwood floors. We can mix and match directly on your existing hardwood floors so you can see how colours look in different lighting and rooms before you decide.

  • 7

    Finishing

    Ready to sit back, relax, and enjoy? 

    We protect your hardwood floors using premium finishes that protect your hardwood from scuffs, spills, and scratches. We use premium finishes, including Berger-Seidle, Bona, and oil-based options. We’ll guide you in selecting the finish that fits your space and lifestyle.

    Choose your sheen level: Matte, Satin, Semi-Gloss, or Full Gloss.

The only flooring company in Calgary who will mix + match colour samples directly onto your existing hardwood floor

  • See your stain options in different rooms and different lighting before you decide

  • We have wide range of stains that we’ll custom mix right at your in-home consult

  • Have 100% custom colors + confidence in your flooring decision

As seen in luxury homes in Calgary & the surrounding area

We stand behind the quality of our work. Every project is protected by a one-year warranty covering craftsmanship and workmanship.