Lauzon Essential Beech Cape Cod is a Canadian-made solid hardwood flooring with a soft grey-brown stain — a refined, vintage-modern tone that brings understated elegance to any room. Beech is one of the lesser-known domestic hardwood species in Canada, but it's a favourite among designers who want something with real character that stands apart from the ubiquitous maple and oak offerings. Cape Cod's grey-brown palette makes it a natural fit for coastal-inspired, transitional, and Scandinavian-influenced interiors across Toronto and the GTA.
Lauzon has been manufacturing premium Canadian hardwood flooring since 1985. The Essential Collection delivers quality milling with Lauzon's aluminum oxide finish and antimicrobial PermaClean technology — a durable, low-VOC surface treatment that protects your floor while supporting healthier indoor air quality. European Beech has a Janka hardness rating of 1,300 lbf, making it harder than Red Oak and well-suited to everyday residential use. Its fine, even grain and subtle figuring give it a quiet elegance that works particularly well in smaller rooms, bedrooms, and formal living areas where a more delicate wood character is preferred.
Product Specifications
| Brand |
Lauzon |
| Collection |
Essential |
| Species |
Beech |
| Colour |
Cape Cod |
| Width |
3¼" (83mm) |
| Thickness |
¾" (19mm) Solid |
| Length |
Random Length (RL) |
| Coverage |
20 sqft per box |
| Finish |
Aluminum Oxide / Antimicrobial PermaClean |
| Installation |
Nail or Staple Down |
| Suitable Subfloors |
Plywood (above or on grade only) |
| Origin |
Made in Canada |
| Warranty |
25-Year Residential Finish Warranty |
| SKU |
2440 |
Why Choose Lauzon Beech Cape Cod?
Beech is a species that rewards the homeowner who takes a closer look. Its fine, consistent grain lacks the bold cathedral swirls of Red Oak — instead it offers a quieter, more refined surface with subtle figuring that reads sophisticated rather than rustic. The Cape Cod stain enhances this quality beautifully: the grey-brown tone lightly washes the wood to bring a vintage, coastal sensibility without obscuring the natural grain underneath.
The 3¼" width is a classic, traditional plank size that suits period homes, bungalows, and any GTA renovation where a narrower plank is more proportionally appropriate than today's wide-plank trend. It's also a practical choice for smaller rooms and hallways, where narrower planks can make the space feel longer and more connected. As solid ¾" hardwood, this floor can be sanded and refinished multiple times over its lifetime — a long-term value that no laminate or vinyl product can offer.
Installation Notes
This is a solid ¾" hardwood and must be nailed or stapled to a plywood subfloor. It is not suitable for installation over concrete or below-grade (basement) applications. We recommend acclimating the product for a minimum of 3–5 days in the installation area before beginning work. Professional installation is available across the GTA — ask us about our hardwood installation service.
In Stock at Top Floorings Depot — Toronto
This product is in stock and available for same-day pickup at our showroom at 3781 Victoria Park Avenue, Unit 1, Toronto, ON M1W 3K5. GTA-wide delivery is also available. Visit us Monday–Friday 9–5:30 or Saturday 9–4 to see samples in person, or call 416-499-0117 / text 416-770-8819.
We serve homeowners and contractors across Scarborough, Toronto, Markham, North York, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Pickering, Mississauga, and the wider GTA.