Your Katimavik Home Has Original Oak. We'll Prove It.
Katimavik is one of Kanata's original communities—1970s and 80s bungalows and splits with solid 3/4 inch oak that's been hiding under carpet for 30 years. Or maybe it's exposed—but it's that 1970s dark brown or 1980s golden oak. Either way, your floors are ready for their next chapter. We connect you with refinishers who know Katimavik's crescents, its era, and its original character. Dustless sanding. Modern colors. Free quotes from Kanata specialists.
The Katimavik Floor Story
Forty years of family life. Your floors have seen it all.
1970s Dark Brown or 1980s Golden Oak
It wasn't your choice. It was just what everyone did. Now that stain is dated, dark, and making your home feel smaller than it is. You're ready for something brighter.The Carpet That Stayed Too Long
Someone put down shag in 1978. Then Berber in 1989. Then something beige in 2002. Your original oak hasn't seen light in 40 years. It's waiting for you.Katimavik Split-Level Transitions
Half steps. Landings. Open railings. Katimavik has hundreds of split-levels. Making floors flow through these transitions is an art—and our refinishers have mastered it.Generations of Family Pets
First a collie. Then a lab. Then a golden. Forty years of dog nails clicking across your oak. Those scratches aren't damage—they're memories. But you're ready for new memories on fresh floors.Why Katimavik Floors Are Kanata Treasures
Katimavik is Kanata's heart—one of the original communities that built this city.
Your home is part of that history. 1970s and 80s bungalows and splits, built with solid 3/4 inch red oak, not the thin engineered stuff they install today. Real hardwood. The kind they don't make anymore.
But after 40-50 years, even the best floors get tired. The finish is worn in traffic paths. The stain is dated—that dark brown or golden oak that made sense when your kitchen appliances were harvest gold. And if you have carpet? There's a whole world of beautiful oak waiting to be rediscovered.
Our refinishers have done 80+ Katimavik homes. They know Teron Road, the crescents, the quiet courts. 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 one or two refinishings.
And they know that in Katimavik, people don't leave. They renovate. They update. They stay. Your floors are ready for the next 50 years.
**Your floors are original Katimavik. They deserve better than carpet.**
We Know Katimavik
Every crescent. Every split-level. Every era of floor. We've done them all.
Why Katimavik Knowledge Matters
Katimavik's 1970s-80s housing stock, original oak floors, common carpet-over-hardwood situations, and distinctive stain eras require refinishers who specialize in Kanata's original communities.
1970s-80s Stain Transformation
Dark brown. Golden oak. Our refinishers specialize in taking Katimavik floors from dated to modern—naturals, greiges, white oak effects.
Carpet Removal & Glue Abatement
Forty years of carpet glue, tack strips, and padding residue. Our refinishers have safe, effective methods that don't damage the original oak underneath.
Wear Layer Assessment
How many sandings are left? Our refinishers measure carefully and never take more wood than necessary. They preserve your floor's future.
Split-Level Transition Masters
Katimavik's signature split-level transitions. Our refinishers make them seamless—consistent color, consistent sheen, consistent finish.
Multi-Generational Pet Damage
Decades of family pets. Our refinishers know how much sanding is needed to remove years of scratches—and when to stop.
Katimavik Street Knowledge
Teron Road, the crescents, the courts. Our refinishers know this community intimately and have restored floors throughout Katimavik.
Katimavik Neighbors Who Found Their Floors
"Our 1978 split-level had those dark brown floors. So dark. My wife said it felt like living in a basement. I thought we needed new floors—$16,000 quote. The refinisher said 'you have beautiful oak under here.' He sanded a test patch. We both gasped. Three days later, our whole main floor was natural oak with a matte finish. $3,800. Should have done it 20 years ago."
"I bought my house in 1985 and the carpet was already 10 years old. I finally pulled it up last year. The oak underneath was perfect—just needed sanding and clear finish. The refinisher was so careful with the tack strip marks. He blended everything beautifully. My floors look like 1975 again, but better. I'm 76 and I still get down on my hands and knees to admire them."
"Our 1982 home had that golden oak stain. Dated. Orange. Depressing. The refinisher suggested a white oak effect with matte finish. The transformation is unreal. Our house feels twice as big. Our realtor said we just added $15,000 in value. We're not selling, but it's nice to know."
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Across Kanata
Serving Katimavik and surrounding Kanata communities
Your Katimavik Floors Are Waiting.
Stop living with 1970s dark stain, 1980s golden oak, or 40-year-old carpet. Get matched with 3 refinishers who specialize in Katimavik's original Kanata homes. Split-level experts. Stain transformation pros. Free quotes from neighbors who know your streets.
Free Katimavik Floor Refinishing Quote
Tell us about your Katimavik home: split-level or bungalow, approximate age, and your biggest floor concerns. We'll connect you with 3 refinishers who've restored hundreds of original oak floors on Teron Road and throughout this historic Kanata community.