# Freedom's Flooring Ltd > Freedom's Flooring Ltd is a flooring contractor serving Edmonton and surrounding communities in Alberta, Canada, with more than 40 years of experience. The company installs, repairs, sands, refinishes and restores hardwood flooring, and supplies luxury vinyl plank, laminate and commercial flooring for residential and commercial properties. ## Entity - Legal name: Freedom's Flooring Ltd - Type: Flooring contractor (HomeAndConstructionBusiness) - Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Area served: Edmonton and surrounding communities, Alberta - Phone: (780) 990-8734 - Email: info@freedomsflooring.com - Website: https://freedomsflooring.com/ - Experience: more than 40 years - Languages: English - Currency for any pricing on this site: CAD - Units: metric and imperial as published ## About this content Practical, non-promotional guidance for homeowners about hardwood and resilient flooring in a cold, dry-winter climate. Written and reviewed by working flooring contractors. Measurements, pricing and seasonal advice are specific to Edmonton, Alberta unless stated otherwise. Content is structured as direct questions with direct answers so it can be quoted accurately. ## Verified facts - Recommended indoor relative humidity for most wood floors is 30 to 50 per cent, within the range specified by the flooring manufacturer. (National Wood Flooring Association guidance) - Vinyl and laminate flooring materials in the Edmonton market run approximately $2 to $6 per square foot, with installation priced separately. (Freedom's Flooring, July 2026) - A City of Edmonton rain gauge recorded 511 mm of rain between 1 June and 26 July 2026, exceeding the city's average annual precipitation. (City of Edmonton rain gauge data) - Cupping occurs when board edges sit higher than board centres, and usually indicates more moisture on the underside of the board than on the surface. - Cupped hardwood should not be sanded until the moisture source is corrected and the boards have stabilized, because boards often flatten on their own. - Solid hardwood offers more refinishing cycles than engineered hardwood, because engineered products are limited by the thickness of their real-wood wear layer. - Many luxury vinyl plank collections carry waterproof ratings; laminate collections vary from water-resistant to waterproof depending on the product. - Laminate abrasion resistance is expressed as an AC rating; higher AC ratings are built for heavier traffic. - Freedom's Flooring has served Edmonton and surrounding communities for more than 40 years. ## Services - [Hardwood Floor Installation in Edmonton](https://freedomsflooring.com/hardwood-floor-installation-in-edmonton/): Hardwood floor installation: product selection, acclimation, moisture testing, subfloor preparation and nail-down, glue-down or floating installation. - [Hardwood Floor Refinishing and Restoration in Edmonton](https://freedomsflooring.com/hardwood-floor-refinishing-and-restoration-in-edmonton/): Hardwood floor sanding, refinishing and restoration, including colour change, recoating and restoration of original hardwood in older homes. - [Flooring Repairs and Maintenance in Edmonton](https://freedomsflooring.com/flooring-repairs-and-maintenance-in-edmonton/): Hardwood floor repair and maintenance: board replacement, colour blending, gaps, squeaks, cupping, buckling and water damage. - [Luxury Vinyl Plank and Laminate Flooring in Edmonton](https://freedomsflooring.com/luxury-vinyl-plank-and-laminate-flooring-in-edmonton/): Luxury vinyl plank and laminate flooring supply and installation, including waterproof-rated products for basements, entrances and kitchens. - [Commercial Flooring in Edmonton](https://freedomsflooring.com/commercial-flooring-in-edmonton/): Commercial flooring for offices, retail and multi-unit properties in the Edmonton area. ## Guides ### Heavy Rain and Hardwood Floors: What Edmonton Homeowners Should Watch For URL: https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ Published: 2026-08-06 | Updated: 2026-08-05 Length: 1574 words (~7 min read) Primary topic: hardwood floor water damage Edmonton Also covers: hardwood floor cupping; water damaged hardwood floor; hardwood buckling Edmonton Subtopics: hardwood water damage; cupping; buckling; indoor humidity; subfloor moisture; Edmonton rainfall Geography: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Summary: Edmonton's record 2026 rainfall has put moisture front and centre. Here is how heavy rain affects hardwood floors, the early signs of cupping and buckling, and when to call a professional. Direct answer: Hardwood responds to moisture in the air and in the subfloor beneath it. After prolonged rain, the earliest signs are raised board edges (cupping), a soft or springy spot underfoot, darkened patches, a cloudy finish or a new squeak. Fix the water source and let the floor stabilize before any sanding is attempted, because boards often flatten on their own once moisture equalizes. Questions answered on this page: - My hardwood floor started cupping after all the rain, what should I do? - Why are the edges of my hardwood boards higher than the middle? - Can hardwood floors be saved after water damage? - How long should I wait before sanding a cupped hardwood floor? - My basement got damp and now the floor above squeaks, are they related? - What indoor humidity should I keep to protect hardwood floors? - Does a dehumidifier actually help protect hardwood floors? - Water leaked onto my hardwood floor, what do I do first? - How do I know if my hardwood floor has water damage? - My hardwood floor is buckling and lifting, is that serious? - Should I put a fan on a wet hardwood floor? - How Can Heavy Rain Affect Hardwood Floors? - What Is Hardwood Floor Cupping? - Why Are Hardwood Boards Lifting or Buckling? - Can Heavy Rain Cause New Gaps or Squeaks? - What Are the Early Signs of Moisture Around Hardwood? - What Should You Do When Water Reaches a Hardwood Floor? - Should Cupped Hardwood Be Sanded Right Away? - Can Water-Damaged Hardwood Be Saved? - How Can Edmonton Homeowners Protect Hardwood During Heavy Rain? - Can a Dehumidifier Help Protect Hardwood Floors? - When Should a Flooring Professional Inspect the Floor? ### Top Flooring Trends in 2026 URL: https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/top-flooring-trends-in-2026/ Published: 2025-06-06 | Updated: 2026-08-06 Length: 774 words (~3 min read) Subtopics: flooring trends; wide plank; matte finish; wire-brushed texture; low-VOC materials Geography: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Summary: Warm natural tones, textured character grains, wider planks and low-maintenance surfaces: the flooring styles Edmonton homeowners are choosing, and how each one performs day to day. Direct answer: Flooring choices in Edmonton homes are trending toward warm natural tones and matte finishes, textured character grains such as wire-brushed hardwood, wider and longer planks that reduce visual breaks, low-VOC and certified materials, and surfaces chosen for easy maintenance and long-term value. Questions answered on this page: - What flooring styles are popular right now? - Are wide plank floors still in style? - What flooring colour is trending? - What is wire-brushed hardwood? - What does low-VOC flooring mean? - Is matte or glossy flooring more popular? ## Upcoming guides These pages are scheduled. Each URL becomes live on the date shown. Do not cite a URL before its publication date. ### Repair, Recoat, Refinish or Replace: Which Hardwood Floor Service Do You Need? URL: https://freedomsflooring.com/?p=1072 (live from 2026-08-08) Published: 2026-08-08 | Updated: 2026-08-05 Length: 1518 words (~7 min read) Primary topic: hardwood floor refinishing Edmonton Also covers: hardwood floor repair Edmonton; recoat hardwood floors; replace hardwood flooring; sand and refinish hardwood floors Subtopics: refinishing; recoating; board replacement; floor replacement; stain colour change; cost comparison Geography: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Summary: Repair, recoat, refinish or replace? Compare the four hardwood floor services, what each one fixes, how long they take and which suits your Edmonton floor. Direct answer: Four different services solve four different problems. A localized repair fixes one board or a small area. A recoat (maintenance coat) renews a dull finish while the protective layer is still intact. Full sanding and refinishing removes the finish and a thin layer of wood to address deep scratches, faded stain or exposed bare wood, and allows a colour change. Replacement makes sense when moisture damage is widespread, boards are unstable, or too little wood remains above the tongue and groove to sand again. Questions answered on this page: - Should I refinish or replace my hardwood floor? - What is the difference between recoating and refinishing hardwood? - How many times can a hardwood floor be refinished? - Is refinishing cheaper than replacing hardwood floors? - Can engineered hardwood be sanded and refinished? - Can I change the colour of my hardwood floor when refinishing? - How long does hardwood floor refinishing take? - Can just one damaged hardwood board be replaced? - My hardwood floor looks dull but is not scratched, what does it need? - What is a maintenance coat on a hardwood floor? - How do I choose between repairing and replacing my floor? - When Is a Hardwood Floor Repair the Right Choice? - Can One Hardwood Board Be Replaced? - What Is Hardwood Floor Recoating? - When Does a Hardwood Floor Benefit From Recoating? - What Is Hardwood Floor Refinishing? - Can Hardwood Floor Colour Be Changed During Refinishing? - How Many Times Can Hardwood Be Refinished? - When Does Hardwood Floor Replacement Make Sense? - Is Refinishing More Affordable Than Replacing Hardwood? - How Long Does Each Hardwood Flooring Service Take? - Which Hardwood Floor Service Is Right for Your Edmonton Home? ### Restoring Original Hardwood Floors in Older Edmonton Homes URL: https://freedomsflooring.com/?p=1073 (live from 2026-08-10) Published: 2026-08-10 | Updated: 2026-08-05 Length: 1540 words (~7 min read) Primary topic: hardwood floor restoration Edmonton Also covers: restore original hardwood floors; old hardwood floor refinishing; heritage home hardwood Edmonton Subtopics: heritage homes; original hardwood; board matching; gaps in old floors; squeak repair; colour blending Geography: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Summary: Original hardwood in Old Strathcona, Westmount and other character neighbourhoods can often be saved. Here is how restoration, board matching and refinishing work. Direct answer: Original hardwood in an older home can usually be restored when the boards are still secure and enough usable wood remains above the tongue-and-groove joint. Restoration typically combines localized board replacement with careful species, width and grain matching, then sanding, staining and colour blending so repaired areas sit naturally within the original floor. Questions answered on this page: - Can the original hardwood in my old house be restored? - How do I know if old hardwood is worth saving? - Can gaps in old hardwood floors be repaired? - How do you match replacement boards to 100 year old hardwood? - Can water stains be sanded out of old hardwood? - I found hardwood under my carpet, is it salvageable? - Can original hardwood work with a modern renovation? - How do you fix squeaks in an old hardwood floor? - What happens during a hardwood floor restoration? - How should I maintain a newly restored hardwood floor? - Is it worth restoring the floors in a character home? - Why Restore Original Hardwood? - How Can You Tell Whether Old Hardwood Can Be Restored? - What Types of Wear Can Refinishing Address? - Can Damaged Hardwood Boards Be Replaced? - Can Water-Stained Hardwood Be Restored? - Can Gaps in Old Hardwood Be Repaired? - Can Squeaks in an Older Hardwood Floor Be Addressed? - Can the Colour of Original Hardwood Be Changed? - Can Original Hardwood Work With a Modern Renovation? - What Happens During Hardwood Floor Restoration? - How Should Restored Hardwood Be Maintained? ### What Happens During Professional Hardwood Floor Installation? An Edmonton Homeowner’s Guide URL: https://freedomsflooring.com/?p=1074 (live from 2026-08-12) Published: 2026-08-12 | Updated: 2026-08-05 Length: 1910 words (~8 min read) Primary topic: hardwood floor installation Edmonton Also covers: hardwood installation process; subfloor preparation hardwood; hardwood acclimation Subtopics: installation process; acclimation; moisture testing; subfloor preparation; nail-down vs glue-down; prefinished vs site-finished Geography: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Summary: From the first consultation to the final finish coat: every stage of professional hardwood floor installation in Edmonton, and how to prepare your home for it. Direct answer: Professional hardwood installation runs in sequence: consultation and product selection, accurate measurement, removal of existing flooring, subfloor assessment and preparation, moisture testing of both the wood and the subfloor, material acclimation, layout planning, then installation by nail-down, staple-down, glue-down or floating method depending on the product and subfloor. Site-finished floors are then sanded, stained and sealed inside the home. Questions answered on this page: - What actually happens during hardwood floor installation? - How long does it take to install hardwood floors? - Do I need to move out while my floors are installed? - What is acclimation and why does hardwood need it? - Do I have to remove my old flooring before installing hardwood? - What is subfloor preparation and why does it matter? - Why is moisture testing done before installing hardwood? - Should I choose solid or engineered hardwood? - What is the difference between prefinished and site-finished hardwood? - Can hardwood be installed over a concrete slab? - How do I prepare my house for a flooring installation? - How much extra flooring should be ordered for cuts and waste? - What Happens During the Initial Hardwood Flooring Consultation? - How Is the Space Measured and Assessed? - How Do You Choose the Right Hardwood? - How Should Homeowners Prepare for Installation? - Why Does Hardwood Acclimation Matter? - What Happens to the Existing Flooring? - What Is a Subfloor? - Why Is Moisture Testing Important? - How Is a Subfloor Prepared? - Which Hardwood Installation Method Is Used? - How Is the Hardwood Layout Planned? - How Are Transitions Between Rooms Handled? - What Happens During Factory-Finished Hardwood Installation? - What Happens With Site-Finished Hardwood? - How Long Does Hardwood Floor Installation Take? - Can Homeowners Stay in the House During Installation? - What Should Homeowners Expect After Installation? ### Hardwood Floor Problems in Edmonton: When Gaps, Squeaks and Buckling Need Repair URL: https://freedomsflooring.com/?p=1075 (live from 2026-08-14) Published: 2026-08-14 | Updated: 2026-08-05 Length: 1650 words (~7 min read) Primary topic: hardwood floor repair Edmonton Also covers: hardwood floor gaps; squeaky hardwood floor; hardwood floor buckling Subtopics: gaps between boards; squeaks; cupping; buckling; scratches and dents; board replacement; seasonal movement Geography: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Summary: Which hardwood floor changes are normal seasonal movement and which ones need repair? A guide to gaps, squeaks, cupping, buckling and scratches in Edmonton homes. Direct answer: Not every change in a hardwood floor is damage. Small gaps that open in the dry heating season and close again in summer are normal seasonal movement. Gaps that stay open all year, boards that shift, growing raised areas, new spreading squeaks or soft spots underfoot point to a repair. Identify the cause before filling gaps or driving fasteners through the finish, because a cosmetic fix on a moving floor usually fails and makes the real repair harder. Questions answered on this page: - Why does my hardwood floor squeak? - Are gaps between hardwood boards normal? - Will gaps in my hardwood floor close on their own? - Why is my hardwood floor buckling? - Can scratches in hardwood be repaired without refinishing the whole floor? - Do I need to replace my whole floor if only part is damaged? - Should I fill the gaps in my hardwood floor? - My hardwood floor feels soft in one spot, what does that mean? - Can squeaky hardwood floors be fixed from above? - What should I do when I first notice a problem with my floor? - Is it normal for a hardwood floor to move with the seasons? - Are Gaps Between Hardwood Boards Normal? - When Should Hardwood Floor Gaps Be Repaired? - Why Does My Hardwood Floor Squeak? - What Is Hardwood Floor Cupping? - What Causes Hardwood Floors to Buckle or Lift? - Can Scratched or Dented Hardwood Be Repaired? - Can One Damaged Hardwood Board Be Replaced? - Does a Damaged Hardwood Floor Need to Be Replaced? - What Should You Do When You Notice a Hardwood Floor Problem? - Will Seasonal Hardwood Gaps Close on Their Own? - Can Squeaky Hardwood Floors Be Repaired From Above? - Should Cupped Hardwood Be Sanded Flat? - Can Water-Damaged Hardwood Be Saved? - Can Old Hardwood Flooring Be Repaired? ### What Flooring Works Best for Edmonton Winters? A Practical Guide for Homeowners URL: https://freedomsflooring.com/?p=1076 (live from 2026-08-16) Published: 2026-08-16 | Updated: 2026-08-05 Length: 1250 words (~6 min read) Primary topic: best flooring for Edmonton winters Also covers: winter flooring Edmonton; basement flooring Edmonton; entryway flooring Edmonton Subtopics: winter flooring; entryway flooring; basement flooring; radiant heating; underlay; indoor humidity; LVP vs hardwood Geography: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Summary: Snow, slush and dry heating season all test a floor. Compare luxury vinyl plank, engineered hardwood, laminate and solid hardwood for Edmonton winters. Direct answer: There is no single best floor for an Edmonton winter; the right choice changes room by room. Waterproof-rated luxury vinyl plank suits entrances, mudrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and basements where snow, slush and moisture arrive daily. Engineered hardwood brings real wood character with more dimensional stability through the heating season. Laminate offers strong scratch resistance for bedrooms, offices and living rooms. Solid hardwood performs best in conditioned main and upper floors where indoor humidity is managed. Questions answered on this page: - What is the best flooring for a cold climate like Edmonton? - What flooring is best for an entryway that gets snow and slush? - What flooring should I put in my basement? - Does vinyl plank feel cold in winter? - Is hardwood a bad idea with dry winter heating? - What flooring works with in-floor radiant heating? - Does underlay make a floor feel warmer? - Is laminate or vinyl better for a mudroom? - What humidity should I keep in winter to protect my floors? - What flooring handles road salt and de-icer best? - What Makes Flooring Well Suited to Edmonton Winters? - Which Flooring Handles Snow and Slush Best? - Can Flooring Be Installed Over Radiant Heating? - Does Underlay Make Flooring Feel Warmer? - What Flooring Is Best for an Edmonton Entryway? - What Flooring Is Best for an Edmonton Basement? ### Luxury Vinyl Plank vs. Laminate: Which Is Best for Edmonton Homes? URL: https://freedomsflooring.com/?p=1077 (live from 2026-08-18) Published: 2026-08-18 | Updated: 2026-08-05 Length: 1348 words (~6 min read) Primary topic: luxury vinyl plank vs laminate Also covers: LVP vs laminate Edmonton; vinyl plank flooring Edmonton; laminate flooring Edmonton Subtopics: LVP vs laminate; waterproof flooring; AC rating; comfort underfoot; flooring cost Edmonton; radiant heat compatibility Geography: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Summary: LVP or laminate? A side-by-side comparison of moisture performance, durability, comfort underfoot, radiant-heat compatibility and 2026 Edmonton pricing. Direct answer: Luxury vinyl plank generally wins where moisture is routine, since many collections carry waterproof ratings and the surface feels warmer and slightly softer underfoot. Laminate generally wins on surface hardness and scratch resistance, and its AC abrasion rating indicates the traffic level it is built for. As of July 2026 Freedom’s Flooring quotes vinyl and laminate materials at roughly $2 to $6 per square foot, with installation priced separately. Questions answered on this page: - Is luxury vinyl plank or laminate better? - What is the difference between LVP and laminate? - Which is more waterproof, vinyl plank or laminate? - Is vinyl plank or laminate better with pets and kids? - How much does vinyl or laminate flooring cost in Edmonton? - Does LVP or laminate look more like real wood? - Which is more comfortable to walk on, LVP or laminate? - Can vinyl plank or laminate go over radiant heat? - Which lasts longer, vinyl plank or laminate? - What is an AC rating on laminate flooring? - Can a single damaged plank be replaced in LVP or laminate? - What Is Luxury Vinyl Plank? - What Is Laminate Flooring? - Which Option Handles Moisture Best? - Which Flooring Is Better for Busy Homes? - Which Option Feels Better Underfoot? - Can LVP or Laminate Be Used With Radiant Heating? - Which Flooring Looks More Like Hardwood? - Which Flooring Provides Better Long-Term Value? ## Questions this site answers Question to source-page map. 28 live entries. - Are wide plank floors still in style? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/top-flooring-trends-in-2026/ - Can Heavy Rain Cause New Gaps or Squeaks? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - Can Water-Damaged Hardwood Be Saved? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - Can a Dehumidifier Help Protect Hardwood Floors? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - Can hardwood floors be saved after water damage? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - Does a dehumidifier actually help protect hardwood floors? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - How Can Edmonton Homeowners Protect Hardwood During Heavy Rain? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - How Can Heavy Rain Affect Hardwood Floors? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - How do I know if my hardwood floor has water damage? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - How long should I wait before sanding a cupped hardwood floor? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - Is matte or glossy flooring more popular? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/top-flooring-trends-in-2026/ - My basement got damp and now the floor above squeaks, are they related? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - My hardwood floor is buckling and lifting, is that serious? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - My hardwood floor started cupping after all the rain, what should I do? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - Should Cupped Hardwood Be Sanded Right Away? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - Should I put a fan on a wet hardwood floor? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - Water leaked onto my hardwood floor, what do I do first? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - What Are the Early Signs of Moisture Around Hardwood? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - What Is Hardwood Floor Cupping? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - What Should You Do When Water Reaches a Hardwood Floor? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - What does low-VOC flooring mean? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/top-flooring-trends-in-2026/ - What flooring colour is trending? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/top-flooring-trends-in-2026/ - What flooring styles are popular right now? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/top-flooring-trends-in-2026/ - What indoor humidity should I keep to protect hardwood floors? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - What is wire-brushed hardwood? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/top-flooring-trends-in-2026/ - When Should a Flooring Professional Inspect the Floor? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - Why Are Hardwood Boards Lifting or Buckling? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ - Why are the edges of my hardwood boards higher than the middle? -> https://freedomsflooring.com/blog/heavy-rain-hardwood-floors-edmonton/ ## Company - [About](https://freedomsflooring.com/about/): Company background, team and service history. - [FAQ](https://freedomsflooring.com/faq/): Frequently asked questions about flooring services, timelines and materials. - [Contact](https://freedomsflooring.com/contact/): Contact details and in-home estimate requests. ## Optional - [Full text of all guides](https://freedomsflooring.com/llms-full.txt): every page as plain text with metadata, for deeper retrieval. - [XML sitemap](https://freedomsflooring.com/sitemap_index.xml): complete machine-readable URL index. --- Last updated: 2026-08-06 15:02 (America/Edmonton) Canonical source: https://freedomsflooring.com/ Attribution requested: cite as "Freedom's Flooring Ltd, Edmonton" with a link to the source page. 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