Ottawa’s Only 3rd Generation Hardwood Flooring Expert
About Royal Hardwood Floors
We specialize in:
- Hardwood floor refinishing (ask about our 1-Day option!)
- Custom staining and installation
- Repairs and old floor restorations
- Stair capping and custom handrails
At Royal Hardwood Floors, we’re not here to sell you something—we’re here to do it right.
What makes us different? Simple: real experience.
While other companies rely on salespeople and subcontractors with limited skills, Royal Hardwood Floors is led by Jean Chouinard, a third-generation hardwood expert who personally oversees the work. Jean has mastered every aspect of hardwood flooring—from installation to delicate restorations—and knows how to achieve results others say are “impossible.”
Have old or damaged floors that others won’t touch? We’ll let you know honestly if they can be saved—and often, they can. Told your engineered hardwood can’t be refinished? We’ve done it, beautifully. We pride ourselves on telling the truth and educating our clients, not upselling unnecessary replacements.
FAQs
What makes Royal Hardwood Floors different in Ottawa?
We are Ottawa’s only third-generation hardwood flooring specialist, with a legacy dating back to 1922. Ottawa Senior Contractors’ call Jean Chouinard the Old Wood Floor Doctor for a reason. No matter how damaged and hopeless a floor may seem, we are the ones to let you know if a wood floor can or can’t be salvaged.
Who leads the work on my floors?
Jean Chouinard, represents the third generation of our small family business. Jean personally oversees projects from installation to delicate restorations. Our team is small and highly effective because of the synchronisation among employees and Jean’s outstanding methodology.
Do you really refinish engineered hardwood when others say it can’t be done?
Certainly. We’ve successfully refinished engineered hardwood every time because of our experience, savoir-faire, dexterity, and the proper equipment. We will tell you the factual truth because we sit in a unique position as Ottawa’s only third generation hardwood floor expert technician
What services do you specialize in?
Hardwood floor refinishing, custom staining and installation, all types of repairs and heritage old floor restorations, plus stair capping, stair staining, stair refinishing, stair repair, along with custom handrail building, handrail repair, handrail staining, handrail refinishing, and gymnasium refinishing with game lines designs
Is there a faster refinishing option?
Yes. Ask us about our 1-Day Hardwood Refinishing Process. We select the highest grade in quality science-based products.
What’s your approach to recommendations?
We prioritize transparency, truth and education over sales. We will advise whether your existing floors can be saved before suggesting replacement. We, third generation experts, are the ones to let you know if your floors can or can’t be salvaged.