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Origins Flooring | Engineered Hardwood by Canadian Standard

Origins Flooring is the engineered hardwood line from Canadian Standard, a manufacturer with deep-rooted traditions in wood floor production. The Origins range covers American Hickory, American Walnut, and European Oak in T&G engineered construction at three quarter inch thickness, available at Squarefoot Flooring with in-house installation serving Mississauga (700 Dundas St E), Barrie (112 Saunders Rd), and the surrounding regions.

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Why Homeowners Choose Origins Floors

Practical flooring options, coordinated designs, and local store support for Ontario homes.

  • Coordinated colours and finishes with options available across multiple rooms
  • Waterproof and water-resistant options available for busy areas—confirm ratings on each product
  • Options available for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and living spaces when the specific product is approved
  • Real wood and realistic wood-look collections
  • Tile and decorative surfaces with options available for feature walls and statement areas
  • Available at Squarefoot Flooring in Mississauga and Barrie

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Why Origins Floors Stands Out

Origins Flooring is the engineered hardwood line produced by Canadian Standard, a manufacturer specializing in prefinished wood floors. The Origins collection is built on the premise of combining the character of real hardwood with the structural performance of engineered construction, suitable for installation over concrete, above grade, and over radiant heating systems where solid hardwood would not be appropriate. All Origins planks use a T&G locking system with a nail and glue installation method, a micro bevel edge treatment, and a matte wirebrushed finish across all species.

The Origins range at Squarefoot Flooring covers three species collections. The Origins Hickory collection is a 6.5 inch wide by three quarter inch thick wirebrushed engineered plank in American Hickory, available in colours including Forest Trail, Greysmith, Nottingham, and Warm Heritage, with random lengths from 16 to 75 inches and 19.4 sq ft per carton. The Origins American Walnut collection runs at 7.5 inch wide by three quarter inch thick with a wirebrushed matte finish, available in Astoria, Duchy Estate, Royal Mile, Surrey Hills, and Yorkshire. The Origins Oak collection covers European Oak in two widths, 6.5 inch in colours including Planetary Silver, Polo Pony, Shoreline Grey, and Subtle White, and 7.5 inch in Grayson, Hampshire, Kate, Kinsey, Sedrick, and Tiffany. The Origins XL Oak collection extends to planks up to 83 inches long in a light handscraped and wirebrushed finish, with colours including Charlotte, Constance, Emily, Evelyn, Leah, and Maxine, the longer plank format reduces seam frequency and suits larger open-plan spaces.

The radiant heat approval across the Origins line makes it a practical specification for new construction projects in Ontario where in-floor heating is standard. The T&G nail and glue installation method is suited to renovation projects over existing subfloors where a fully bonded floor is preferred over a floating format. American Hickory at 1820 Janka hardness is the most durable species in the Origins range and handles higher-traffic residential areas and light commercial installs. The American Walnut and European Oak collections suit residential projects where a wider plank and finer grain pattern is the design priority. All Origins collections are rated for on, above, and below grade installation.

Squarefoot Flooring carries the Origins engineered hardwood range for residential and commercial projects across the GTA and Simcoe County. Our in-house installation team handles T&G nail and glue hardwood installation from subfloor preparation through to finished trim. Origins regularly updates its colour range, contact our Mississauga store at 700 Dundas St E or our Barrie location at 112 Saunders Rd to see current samples in person and confirm availability before specifying.

Common Questions About Origins Floors

Quick answers about Origins Floors, materials, and shopping at Squarefoot Flooring.

What is Origins Flooring?
Origins Flooring is the engineered hardwood line produced by Canadian Standard, a manufacturer specializing in prefinished wood floors. The Origins collection covers American Hickory, American Walnut, and European Oak in T&G engineered construction at three quarter inch thickness with a wirebrushed matte finish.
Where can I buy Origins Flooring in Ontario?
Squarefoot Flooring carries Origins engineered hardwood at two Ontario showrooms — Mississauga at 700 Dundas St E and Barrie at 112 Saunders Rd. Both locations offer in-house installation for residential and commercial projects across the GTA and Simcoe County.
Can Origins engineered hardwood be installed over radiant heating?
Yes. All Origins engineered hardwood collections are approved for installation over radiant heating systems. This makes them suitable for new construction projects in Ontario where in-floor heating is a standard specification.
What species are available in the Origins Flooring collection?
Origins Flooring is available in American Hickory at 6.5 inch width, American Walnut at 7.5 inch width, and European Oak in both 6.5 inch and 7.5 inch widths. The Origins XL collection extends the European Oak range to planks up to 83 inches long.
How is Origins engineered hardwood installed?
Origins engineered hardwood uses a T&G tongue and groove locking system installed by nail and glue. It is rated for on grade, above grade, and below grade installation. Squarefoot Flooring's in-house installation team handles all Origins hardwood installation.
What is the Origins XL collection?
Origins XL is a European Oak engineered hardwood collection featuring planks up to 83 inches long — the longest in the Canadian Standard range. The extended plank length reduces seam frequency and suits larger open-plan spaces. It is available in a light handscraped and wirebrushed finish at 7.5 inch width.

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