Custom hardwood flooring installed in a luxury Toronto living room by Proxy Custom Hardwood
Mississauga · Toronto · GTA — Crafted to Last Generations

Floors that carry the warmth of real wood.

Proxy Custom Hardwood designs, installs and restores heirloom-grade hardwood floors across Mississauga, Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area — handcrafted with old-world precision and a refined, modern eye.

25+Years Crafting
1.2kFloors Laid
100%Solid Wood
Craftsman hand-finishing hardwood plank Close-up of natural wood grain
25Years of Craft
Our Craft

A workshop where wood is treated as the rare material it is.

From our Mississauga workshop, every board is hand-selected for grain, colour and character. We mill, lay and finish each floor in-house — no shortcuts, no mass-produced laminate, just honest solid hardwood that grows more beautiful with age.

From wide-plank white oak to reclaimed heart pine, our team brings decades of joinery experience to homes, condos and heritage spaces across Toronto and the GTA.

Heirloom Materials

FSC-sourced solid hardwood, never veneer.

Hand-Finished

Oiled & sealed by hand for depth and grip.

Lifetime Workmanship

Backed by our written craftsmanship guarantee.

Residential & Heritage

Homes, lofts and restoration projects.

What We Do

Complete hardwood craftsmanship, start to finish.

One workshop, every stage of the journey — from sourcing the raw boards to the final coat of oil under your feet.

New hardwood floor installation
01

Custom Installation

Wide-plank, herringbone, chevron or parquet — precision-laid floors tailored to your space and subfloor.

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Sanding and refinishing wood floor
02

Sanding & Refinishing

Bring tired, scratched floors back to life with dustless sanding and hand-applied natural finishes.

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Fine custom woodwork and joinery
03

Bespoke Woodwork

Stair treads, paneling, built-ins and trim crafted to match your floors seamlessly.

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Reclaimed wood planks
04

Reclaimed & Specialty Wood

Salvaged heart pine, barn oak and rare species sourced and restored for character-rich floors.

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Staircase with custom hardwood
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Staircases & Treads

Statement stairs in solid hardwood — designed, milled and finished to last a lifetime.

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Heritage wood floor restoration
06

Heritage Restoration

Sympathetic repair and restoration of historic and period hardwood floors.

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How We Work

A considered process, not a rushed job.

Great floors are the result of patience at every step. Here's how a project unfolds with us.

01

Consult & Measure

We visit your space, listen to your vision and assess the subfloor, light and use.

02

Select & Sample

Choose species, width and finish from hand-prepared samples in your own light.

03

Craft & Install

Boards are milled, acclimatized and laid by our own craftsmen — never subcontracted.

04

Finish & Care

Hand-oiled, sealed and handed over with a tailored care plan to keep it timeless.

Client Reviews

Trusted in homes across Canada.

From Ontario heritage homes to West Coast new builds — here's what homeowners say about working with us.

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★★★★★
They didn't just lay a floor — they gave our home a soul. Twenty-five years of craft shows in every single board.
Margaret & Paul Whitfield  ·  Full-Home Restoration, Oakville, ON
★★★★★

"Our 1920s home needed its original oak floors brought back to life. The dustless sanding was a game-changer with two young kids, and the finish is flawless."

SM
Sarah MacLeodHeritage Refinishing · Ottawa, ON
★★★★★

"The herringbone install in our living room is a work of art. Punctual, tidy, and genuinely passionate about the wood. Worth every dollar."

DT
David TremblayCustom Installation · Montréal, QC
★★★★★

"We sourced reclaimed barn oak through them for our cottage and couldn't be happier. The character in these boards is something you just can't fake."

JC
Jennifer ClarkeReclaimed Wood · Muskoka, ON
★★★★★

"The staircase they built is now the centrepiece of our home. Meticulous joinery and the finish matches our floors perfectly. Highly recommend."

RP
Ryan PatelStaircase Commission · Vaughan, ON
★★★★★

"After a flood ruined our kitchen floor, they restored it better than before. Honest pricing, no surprises, and a beautiful result. True craftspeople."

EL
Emily LacroixRestoration · Burlington, ON
★★★★★

"From the first consultation to the final coat of oil, the whole process felt considered and unhurried. Our white oak floors are simply stunning."

MK
Michael KowalskiWide-Plank Install · Mississauga, ON
Get in Touch

Let's craft your perfect floor.

Based in Mississauga and serving homeowners across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Tell us about your space and we'll arrange a free, no-obligation consultation and sample selection.

Showroom & Workshop
18 – 6731 Columbus Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 2M4
Hours
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 9am–4pm

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