Licences pour Revêtement de sol et pose de carrelage en Ontario

Flooring installation and tile setting are voluntary (non-compulsory) trades in Ontario. No licence is legally required. However, both Floor Covering Installer and Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter apprenticeships are available through Skilled Trades Ontario. Tile setting apprenticeship is 5,500 hours (approximately 3.5 years). The Canadian Certified Tile Installer (CCTI) program through TTMAC is a voluntary industry certification. Building permits are generally not required for flooring unless structural changes are involved.

Ask if they hold a Certificate of Qualification or CCTI certification. Review their portfolio of completed work.

(1) Skips subfloor preparation - uneven subfloors lead to squeaking, cracking, and premature failure (2) Does not account for material acclimation time, especially for hardwood (3) Uses the wrong adhesive or mortar for the specific flooring type (4) No warranty on installation workmanship

(1) Will you assess and prepare the subfloor before installation? (2) What waste percentage do you include in your material calculation? (3) Do you offer a warranty on your installation workmanship? (4) Who is responsible for moving furniture and removing old flooring? (5) What is the recommended timeline for material acclimation?

Bien que cela ne soit pas exigé par la loi, il est fortement recommandé que les revêtement de sol et pose de carrelages détiennent une assurance responsabilité. Demandez une preuve de couverture avant d'embaucher.

Les tarifs habituels pour les revêtement de sol et pose de carrelages en Ontario varient de $40-$80/hour. Material type and quality, square footage, subfloor condition (levelling and repair add cost), complexity of the pattern (diagonal, herringbone cost more), room shape (many cuts increase labour), removal and disposal of old flooring, transitions between rooms, and whether furniture moving is included. Material costs typically account for 40-60% of the total.