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B Lakins Tile & Flooring

Flooring InstallerKingston, ON

4.927 Google reviews
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Customer reviews

This business has 27 Google reviews. We show up to five of them below - read the full listing on Google before deciding.

Mike Brain

Fantastic service! Brenda and her team went above and beyond to solve a minor issues (large issue to me at the time). Couldn't be happier with the selection, price and service. Thanks again Brenda!

R R

My wife and I were redoing our bathroom and had visited several big box stores without any luck. A friend recommended Brenda at Lakins Tile — and we’re so glad they did! Brenda took the time to listen carefully as we explained our vision, then showed us tiles and flooring options that perfectly matched what we were looking for. She has a great eye for coordinating tile, flooring, and accent pieces, and even sent us home with several samples to try out. When we returned with our favorites, Brenda spent plenty of time helping us order everything we needed for our renovation. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, pleasant to work with, and an excellent communicator. We would highly recommend Brenda and Lakins Tile to anyone planning a remodel.

Mandy Kirk

Brenda is very friendly and patient. She went above and beyond to ensure we chose the best flooring option for our space, and one that we liked the most. We are very happy that we chose Lakins.

David Wright

We would highly recommend B. Lakins Tile and Flooring to anyone wishing to have personalized and professional service.We were referred by our contractor when looking for the perfect backsplash tile to complement our new kitchen. They carry a huge selection of tile colours, sizes and styles. Brenda was able to help us quickly narrow the search. We were encouraged to bring samples home and view them in our space and lighting, before making our final selection. Our order arrived quickly and looks beautiful in our space. Our thanks to B. Lakins Tile and Flooring.

L B

Brenda was recommended to me by a neighbour and I'm so glad that he did! From the moment I walked in, I never felt rushed or pressured. Brenda took her time to answer all of my questions and concerns. She is extremely knowledgeable and made very helpful suggestions about things I would have never thought about! Her keen eye for colour and design helped me in choosing the perfect back splash for my kitchen. I was able to take home as many samples as I wanted to see what they looked like in my space. I felt like I was working with a friend:) I have since recommended Brenda to all of my friends and will be back for any future flooring or tile needs.

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Before you hire a flooring installer in Ontario

No provincial licence required. Manufacturer installation requirements are the real standard, because they govern your warranty.

General liability insurance and WSIB clearance

Standard checks.

Manufacturer installation compliance

Most flooring warranties specify subfloor flatness, moisture content and acclimation. Departing from them voids coverage, and the manufacturer will ask for evidence if you claim.

Moisture testing for concrete subfloors

Basements and slab-on-grade need a moisture test before wood or glue-down vinyl goes on. Skipping it is the most common cause of catastrophic basement floor failure.

Asbestos assessment for pre-1990 flooring

Old vinyl tile and its adhesive can contain asbestos. It must not be sanded or dry-scraped without assessment.

Questions worth asking

  • Is subfloor preparation included, and what happens if the floor turns out to be uneven?
  • Is removal and disposal of the existing flooring in this price?
  • How long will the material acclimate on site before installation?
  • For basements or concrete: will you moisture-test the slab first?
  • Are transitions, baseboard, quarter round and stair nosing included?
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