# Choosing a flooring material: Referral Flooring

> How to compare hardwood, engineered wood, vinyl plank and laminate. Learn what to include, what this business publishes and how a 905 Trades introduction works.

Source: https://905trades.ca/partners/referral-flooring/flooring-materials/  ·  Last updated: 2026-11-05  ·  905 Trades


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To compare hardwood, engineered wood, vinyl plank and laminate, match the room, moisture exposure, subfloor condition, expected wear and repair preferences. Referral Flooring supplies and installs these flooring types from its Burlington base across Hamilton and nearby 905 communities. Ask the installer to compare product requirements and preparation for your actual home. See its product categories on [Referral Flooring’s website](https://www.referralflooring.com/).

## What to include in the request

Hardwood, engineered wood, vinyl plank and laminate are different products, and no one label settles the choice for every room. Moisture exposure, subfloor flatness, stairs, sunlight, pets and repair preferences all matter. Ask the installer to compare appropriate options for your actual home and to show how the written scope handles transitions and preparation.

## Compare the questions for each material

| Option | Ask the installer to explain |
| --- | --- |
| Hardwood | Which product, finish and site conditions fit this room, and what preparation does the subfloor need? |
| Engineered wood | Which product construction and installation instructions apply to the room and existing substrate? |
| Vinyl plank | What floor-flatness, underlayment and transition details does the selected product require? |
| Laminate | What product care, moisture limits and edge or transition details should be understood before choosing? |

## Compare a sample at home

View the actual product beside the room’s trim, cabinets and natural light. Ask the installer to explain preparation, removal, stairs and transitions in the written scope so material choice and installation work are discussed together. See the [Referral Flooring profile](https://905trades.ca/partners/referral-flooring/) for the listed product categories and coverage.

### [Referral Flooring](https://905trades.ca/partners/referral-flooring/)

Burlington

Owner-quoted hardwood, engineered, vinyl plank and laminate flooring, supplied and installed.

Flooring

[Services and introduction →](https://905trades.ca/partners/referral-flooring/)

It costs nothing to request an introduction. You contract directly with the business on its own quote and terms. Where a referral arrangement applies, the business pays 905 Trades the fee agreed with it. The Commercial Garage Doorman commercial handoff has no referral fee.

## Request an introduction

Send a request: https://905trades.ca/request/

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It costs nothing to request an introduction. You contract directly with the business on its own quote and terms. Where a referral arrangement applies, the business pays 905 Trades the fee agreed with it. The Commercial Garage Doorman commercial handoff has no referral fee.

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