SPC vinyl plank and laminate sitting on our shelves at 3781 Victoria Park Avenue can go home with you today. Special order flooring that ships from a warehouse elsewhere might take two weeks or longer to arrive — and by then you have already lost your window. Here is how GTA buyers use in-stock inventory as a practical decision lever, not just a matter of convenience.
What Does "In-Stock" Actually Mean for a Toronto Flooring Buyer?
In-stock flooring at Top Floorings Depot means the product is physically in our showroom at 3781 Victoria Park Ave right now. You can come in, see the exact colour, feel the texture, confirm the dimensions, and walk out with it the same day. No guessing, no colour-card gamble, no waiting for a shipping container that might be delayed at port.
The in-stock category at Top Floorings Depot covers a wide range: Riche SPC vinyl from 6mm to 10mm in dozens of colours, European Oak engineered hardwood in 6½" and 7½" widths with 2mm, 3mm, and 4mm wear layers, Canadian-made solid hardwood from Appalachian and Lauzon, and German laminate from Egger, Krono, Kronotex, and Swiss Krono. These are not samples — they are full boxes available for immediate pickup or GTA-wide delivery.
Special order means the product ships when you place the order. Lead times for special-order flooring in the GTA typically run two to four weeks depending on the brand, and availability can change if a product is discontinued or backordered at the distributor level. If your reno timeline is tight, those weeks can matter.
Quality: Is In-Stock Flooring Different From Special Order?
No. The product you pull off our shelf is the same product you would receive on special order — same SKU, same manufacturer, same specs. The difference is that in-stock items have already cleared customs, arrived at our warehouse, and been inspected. You are not waiting on a shipment that has not yet left the country.
Engineered hardwood in our in-stock section includes European Oak in 6½" and 7½" widths with wear layers ranging from 2mm to 4mm. Riche SPC vinyl in our in-stock section includes the 6mm budget series (12mil wear layer, Valinge 5G locking, IXPE pad attached), the 8mm standard series (Valinge 5G, IIC 73, STC 72), the 8mm wide plank 20mil series, and the 10mm ultra-thick series. All of it is at Top Floorings Depot now, in full box counts. You do not need to wait to start your project.
Price: Is In-Stock Flooring Cheaper Than Special Order?
In-stock does not automatically mean cheaper — but it means you are not paying carrying costs or extended logistics markups that distributors add to slow-moving special-order stock. At Top Floorings Depot, in-stock products are priced at our below-market standard rates, and clearance items in the in-stock section are often the best value in the store.
For context on what in-stock pricing looks like across categories:
- Riche 6mm SPC vinyl: from $1.64/sqft
- European Oak 6½" engineered (2mm wear layer): from $3.69/sqft
- European Oak 7½" engineered (3mm wear layer): from $3.99/sqft
- German-made Egger laminate 8mm AC4: from $0.50/sqft
- Swiss Krono 14mm AC6: from $1.90/sqft
- Canadian solid hardwood (Appalachian Red Oak 4¼" Prestige): from $5.69/sqft
These are public retail prices — the same whether you pick it up today or special order it. The difference is that the in-stock item is available now.
Project Timeline: Where In-Stock Flooring Wins
The biggest practical advantage of in-stock flooring is timeline. If you are in the middle of a reno and need the floor to arrive before drywall, trim, or furniture goes in, special order wait times can throw your whole schedule off. For contractors managing multiple jobs, that buffer matters. For homeowners living through a reno, every extra week is a week in disruption.
At Top Floorings Depot, in-stock items can be picked up during showroom hours (Monday–Friday 9–5:30, Saturday 9–4) or scheduled for GTA-wide delivery. There is no additional fee for showroom pickup — you pay, you load, you go.
Product Range: What You Can Only Get by Special Order
In-stock covers the majority of what GTA buyers actually need. But some products are not kept on the floor in full volume — particular colours in the Riche 10mm ultra-thick line, certain Swiss Krono AC6 colours, or very specific solid hardwood grades that move slowly. Those items are available by special order.
If you need something that is not on our shelves, ask us. We can check availability, lead time, and pricing on items not in our regular in-stock rotation. The difference is that you will wait for it — and the price may include logistics premiums that do not apply to in-stock items.
Return Policy: Does In-Stock Change the Terms?
The return policy at Top Floorings Depot applies to in-stock products the same way it applies to special order items: 30 days, factory sealed and unopened, with receipt. After 30 days, returns may be accepted at our discretion with a 10% restocking fee. No returns after 90 days. Sale, clearance, and promotional items are final sale.
This means one key advantage of buying in-stock: you can inspect the product before you commit to installing it. With special order, you are relying on a sample or a website photo. With in-stock, you are buying what you have physically seen.
Our Top Picks at Top Floorings Depot
If you want to see what in-stock actually looks like, here are three products that represent the range available now at Top Floorings Depot.
Riche Natural Birch 6mm SPC Vinyl — $1.64/sqft, 12mil wear layer, 7.09" wide plank, Valinge 5G locking. Light blonde tone that works in most rooms. The budget-friendly entry point in our in-stock SPC vinyl section.
European Oak Driftwood 7½" Wide Plank, 4mm Wear Layer — $4.39/sqft, wire-brushed character grade, 190mm x 18mm with 4mm top layer, random length. One of our most stocked engineered hardwood products — kept in volume because GTA contractors and homeowners keep requesting it. Warm grey-brown tone that reads well in both modern and traditional interiors.
Swiss Krono Witches Wood 14mm AC6 — from $1.90/sqft, made in Germany, AC6 ultimate grade, Valinge locking. The heaviest-duty German laminate we carry. Kept in stock in the Toronto Collection colours because contractors spec it for multi-unit projects and renovation companies that need consistent supply across multiple units.
Which Should You Choose?
If your timeline allows for it and you have found the exact product you want on our floor, in-stock is almost always the smarter move. You see what you buy, you take it home today, and you start installation without delay. For Toronto homeowners managing reno schedules and GTA contractors coordinating multiple trades, that flexibility has real value.
If the product you need is not in our current in-stock range, special order is the right path — just build the lead time into your project schedule from the start, not as an afterthought.
The safest approach: come to the showroom at 3781 Victoria Park Ave first. Tell us your project type, your timeline, and your budget. We will tell you immediately what is in stock, what it costs, and what the special order option looks like if needed. No pressure, no guessing — just a direct answer so you can plan accordingly.
Visit Top Floorings Depot
Top Floorings Depot
3781 Victoria Park Avenue, Unit 1
Toronto, ON M1W 3K5
www.topfloorings.com
Call 416-499-0117 | Text 416-770-8819
Showroom Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sunday Closed
We serve homeowners and contractors across Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Markham, Mississauga, and the broader GTA. Visit our showroom to see the full in-stock range in person, or contact us for contractor pricing and bulk order availability.