Laminate
CA$3 / sq ft
Labour to install. Materials on top, quoted separately — you see exactly what each part costs.
Nanaimo, BC · Flooring sales & installation
Beautiful floors, honestly installed.
Hardwood, laminate and vinyl plank — sold and installed by Bang. Free in-home measure, clear written quote.
CA$3/sq ft — installation labour · materials extra
- Free in-home measure
- Clear written quote
- Licensed & insured
Serving Nanaimo · Lantzville · Parksville · Qualicum Beach · Ladysmith · Cedar
Try before you choose
See It In Your Room
Pick the flooring you’re leaning toward — your choice carries straight into your free estimate, so the quote starts with your room and your floor.
Not ready to choose? The free in-home measure covers fit, transitions and real product details.
Straightforward pricing
No mystery numbers.
Most flooring quotes read like a riddle. Ours don’t: one clear install rate, materials quoted separately, and every line item spelled out before any work begins.
Click-lock vinyl
CA$3 / sq ft
Labour to install. Materials on top, quoted separately — no bundled numbers, no surprises.
Hardwood
By plank width
Measured and quoted individually by plank width — priced for the actual floor, not a guess.
GST appears as its own line on every quote — never buried. Written quote in hand before any work begins.
Written quotes hold material pricing for 14 days — the number on the page is the number you get.
How your written quote reads
- Labourrooms × CA$3 / sq ft
- Materialsquoted separately
- Subtotalbold, before tax
- GST (5%)its own line
- Totalthe largest type on the page
What we install
Flooring that fits real life.
The best choice depends on the room, the budget and who — or what — runs through the house after a rainy Nanaimo walk.
Real wood
Hardwood
For homeowners who want natural grain, warmth and a finish with real character. Species, finish, maintenance and room conditions all shape the right choice.
Practical style
Laminate
A wood-look option with a broad range of styles and sensible prices. A good pick for busy rooms, tighter budgets and households that can meet a juice-box spill with a quick towel.
Easy-care comfort
Vinyl Plank
Comfortable underfoot with plenty of wood-look options and straightforward upkeep. Product choice and subfloor prep still matter, so we’ll match the material to the actual room.
How it works
From “this floor has seen things” to done.
One in-home visit, four clear stages — and we never open with price.
Walk & listen
We walk the space and learn the story — how the rooms get used, what’s not working, and what matters to you.
Measure & diagnose
Bang’s Floor & Subfloor Health Check: we measure, check the subfloor, and flag what the floor needs before a single plank is ordered.
The standard
We walk the install spec together, step by step — The Driftwood Install Standard — so you know exactly what “done right” looks like.
Menu & number
Options first, then the per-square-foot number. You choose with the full picture — never a surprise at the end.
The craft
The details are the job.
Anyone can lay a plank in the middle of a room. The floor proves itself at the edges — stairs, transitions, doorways, trim. That’s where careful work shows and rushed work hides.
- Tight seams and clean lines, staircases included
- Transitions and trim handled, not left for later
- A final walkthrough together when the work is complete
Project stories
Nine real installations.
No stock-room smoke and mirrors — just real rooms and real finishes.
Good questions
Asked before you ask.
Straight answers to the questions every homeowner asks before booking a measure.
Why $3 a square foot?
Three dollars covers installation labour — materials are quoted separately, exact to the plank. The number isn’t mine: it’s what a manufacturer-spec install by a licensed, insured installer costs to do properly.
Someone quoted me $2 — can you match it?
I can’t do $2 and do it to spec — I’d be the wrong installer for that job. Ask what their quote includes for prep and transitions, then measure both of us against the same install standard.
How long does it take?
Most homes run 5–10 business days from measure to done — your written quote carries the real dates.
What deposit do you take?
At signing: $100 or 10% of the job, whichever is less. The balance follows the payment terms in your written contract — nothing else, ever.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Contracts signed in your home carry a 10-day cooling-off right, and the cancellation form is on page 1 of your contract.
Do you install ceramic tile?
No — Driftwood Flooring doesn’t install ceramic tile. The focus is hardwood, laminate and vinyl plank, sold and installed.
Which areas do you serve?
Driftwood Flooring is based in Nanaimo and serves Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Ladysmith and Cedar.
Do you move furniture?
Furniture and appliance moves are planned at the measure. You’ll know what needs moving, who handles it and when it goes back before installation day.
Does vinyl plank handle water better than laminate?
Vinyl plank handles everyday spills better than laminate, but no floor is meant for standing water — quick cleanup still matters. If a room sees real moisture, that’s a product-choice conversation at the measure.
Free in-home measure
Let’s talk floors.
Tell us about your rooms and we’ll come measure up, talk through the options and leave you a clear written quote. No pressure, no mystery numbers.
Every job is run by Bang himself — the licensed & insured owner, not a rotating crew.
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