Flooring · 2026 prices
Flooring in Québec
2026 prices for installation, sanding and stairs
Installed, vinyl costs $3–10/sq ft in 2026, floating floors $4–8, hardwood $8–15 and ceramic $9–18. Sanding with varnish runs $3–5.50/sq ft. We connect you with an RBQ-licensed contractor who gives you a quote.
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The price per square foot doesn’t tell the whole story: removing the old floor, levelling the subfloor, underlay, mouldings and stairs are often separate lines. A quote that lists them saves you the surprise.
2026 installed prices
| Flooring | Installed, per sq ft (RénoAssistance, August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Basic vinyl | $3–5 |
| SPC vinyl | $6–10 |
| Floating floor | $4–8 |
| Engineered wood | $7–13 |
| Hardwood | $8–15 |
| Ceramic | $9–18 |
| Extra work | Per sq ft (Soumissions Plancher) |
|---|---|
| Removing the old floor | $1–2, up to $5 for ceramic or concrete |
| Levelling the subfloor | $2–5 |
| Underlay | $1–2 |
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Sanding and varnish
| Work | Published 2026 range |
|---|---|
| Sanding only | $2–3/sq ft |
| Sanding with standard finish | $3–5.50/sq ft |
| Stain | $1–2.50/sq ft more |
| 500 sq ft sanded and varnished | $1,500–2,750 |
| One stair step | $45–95 |
A Montréal sanding company’s 2026 list: $2.96–3.95/sq ft for sanding, sealer and two coats, $4.40–5.50 with stain, $60 a step ($75 stained), $1,200 minimum. With a varnish like Finitec EX-1: light foot traffic after 4 hours, furniture after 24 hours, rugs and the first wet cleaning after 10 days.
Which floor where
| Room | The usual choice |
|---|---|
| Basement on concrete | SPC vinyl or ceramic: solid hardwood doesn’t go on below-grade concrete |
| Main floor and upstairs | Any; engineered wood moves less with dry winter air |
| Worn but solid old hardwood | Sanding, usually far cheaper than a new floor |
| Kitchen, entry, bathroom | Ceramic or vinyl, which handle water |
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Questions
How much does hardwood flooring cost installed in Québec?
About $8–15/sq ft according to RénoAssistance (August 2026), and $7–13 for engineered wood. Add removal of the old floor ($1–2/sq ft) and levelling if needed ($2–5/sq ft).
How much does floor sanding cost per square foot?
$3–5.50/sq ft with varnish according to Soumission Rénovation (May 2026), $1–2.50 more to stain, and $45–95 a step.
Who does the work?
An RBQ-licensed contractor who covers your area. They give you a quote, sign the contract with you and do the work. Pavabris scopes the project, checks the licence and stays your contact.
Sources
- RénoAssistance, replacing a floor covering (August 10, 2026).
- Soumission Rénovation, floor prices and floor sanding prices (2026).
- Soumissions Plancher, floor renovation prices; L’Artisan du Plancher, Montréal sanding price list.
- Planchers Mirage, hardwood installation; Finitec, EX-1.
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