Your Centretown Victorian Still Has Its Original Heart
Under the carpet. Under the worn polyurethane. Under a century of footsteps. That 1910 oak is still there. We connect you with refinishers who specialize in Centretown's heritage homes. They know narrow lots. They know shared walls. They know the noise bylaws. And they know how much wood you have to work with. Dustless. Quiet. Approved. Free quotes from downtown specialists.
The Centretown Floor Struggle
Living in a 110-year-old house is romantic. Until you look at your floors.
A Century of Footprints
Eight different families. Generations of kids. Dinner parties from 1912 to 2024. Your floors have seen it all. Now they look like it, too.The Carpet Discovery
You pulled up a corner. There's hardwood underneath. But is it in good shape? Is it complete? Is there damage from 50 years of carpet glue and tack strips? You're afraid to look further.Narrow Lot Logistics
Your house is 14 feet wide. There's nowhere to stage equipment, nowhere to park a truck, nowhere to escape the dust. Most refinishers take one look and say 'this is too tight.'Shared Walls, Shared Problems
You have neighbours on both sides, maybe above and below. Sanding is loud. Dust drifts. You can't be that person. You need someone who works quiet, works clean, and respects shared walls.Why Centretown Floors Are Worth Preserving
Here's what most Centretown homeowners don't realize: your floors are irreplaceable.
That 1910 oak or maple? It's old-growth wood. The grain is tighter. The planks are wider. It was milled from trees that stood for 200 years. You literally cannot buy this wood anymore.
But after 100+ years, even the best floors get tired. Traffic paths are worn through the finish. There are scratches from every dog, every kid, every piece of furniture moved since the Wilson administration. And if you have carpet? There's a whole world of uncertainty underneath.
Our refinishers have done 200+ Centretown homes. They know the difference between a Gilmour Street Edwardian and a McLeod Avenue Victorian. They know which blocks have red oak versus white oak. They know how much sanding is safe on a floor that's already been through two or three refinishings.
And they know Centretown logistics: no parking, narrow hallways, shared ventilation systems. They bring dust containment that actually works. They work during bylaw-approved hours. They leave your home cleaner than they found it.
**Your floors are original. Your refinisher should treat them that way.**
We Speak Victorian & Edwardian
Centretown floors aren't suburban floors. These refinishers know the difference.
Why Centretown Knowledge Matters
Centretown's 1890s-1920s heritage homes, narrow lot configurations, strict noise bylaws, and shared-wall logistics require refinishers who specialize in downtown Ottawa's historic neighborhoods.
Victorian & Edwardian Specialists
We match you with refinishers who understand heritage construction: original wood species, historic stain colors, appropriate finishes, and preservation techniques that respect your home's age.
Carpet Removal & Glue Abatement
Decades of carpet glue, tack strips, and mystery residues. Our refinishers have safe removal methods that don't damage the original wood underneath.
Narrow Lot Logistics Experts
Tight spaces. No room for error. Our refinishers work efficiently in Centretown's signature row houses and semi-detached homes.
Bylaw-Compliant Scheduling
No sanding at 7am. No finishing at 10pm. Our refinishers know Ottawa's noise bylaws and schedule work accordingly—good neighbours and no complaints.
Shared Wall Dust Containment
Your neighbours shouldn't know you're refinishing. Our refinishers use sealed barriers and negative air pressure to prevent dust migration into adjoining units.
Period-Appropriate Color Consultation
Restoring to original? Going modern? Our refinishers can match 1910 stain colors or help you transition to 2025 palettes—your choice.
Centretown Neighbors Who Saved Their Floors
"My house was built in 1903. The original oak floors were under this awful 1970s shag carpet. I was terrified to see what was underneath. The refinisher came, pulled back a corner, and said 'these are in beautiful shape.' Three days later, I have floors that haven't seen light in 50 years. I cried. Not embarrassed to admit it."
"Our semi-detached Victorian shares a wall with our neighbour. We were so worried about noise and dust. The refinisher set up barriers, worked during permitted hours, and our neighbour actually said 'what floors?' because she barely heard anything. Dustless system worked. Floors are stunning."
"I have narrow lot row house—14 feet wide. Three different refinishers said 'this is too tight, we can't work here.' These guys said 'we've done dozens of these.' They moved everything through the front door, worked around my furniture, and my 1912 maple floors look like they're a century younger."
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Across Downtown Ottawa
Serving Centretown and surrounding downtown neighborhoods
Your Centretown Floors Are Waiting.
Stop wondering what's under the carpet. Stop living with 100-year-old wear patterns. Get matched with 3 refinishers who specialize in Centretown's heritage homes. Dustless. Quiet. Bylaw-compliant. Free quotes.
Free Centretown Floor Refinishing Quote
Tell us about your Centretown home: approximate age, current floor condition, and whether you have carpet to remove. We'll connect you with 3 refinishers who've restored dozens of Victorian and Edwardian homes on McLeod, Gilmour, Metcalfe, and throughout Centretown.