{"product_id":"lauzon-select-better-hard-maple-vela-solid-hardwood-flooring-4-x-made-in-canada","title":"Lauzon Select \u0026 Better Hard Maple Vela Solid Hardwood Flooring | 4¼\" x ¾\" | Made in Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003eLauzon Select \u0026amp; Better Hard Maple Vela is a Canadian-made solid hardwood flooring with a warm, medium-toned stain and an ultra-matte smooth finish — a refined, understated choice for contemporary and transitional interiors across Toronto and the GTA. The Select \u0026amp; Better grade is Lauzon's cleanest grading level, offering a distinguished, even-looking surface with very limited knots and minimal colour variation between planks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLauzon has been manufacturing premium Canadian hardwood flooring since 1985. The S\u0026amp;B grade in their Expert Collection represents the pinnacle of consistency — finished with Lauzon's Polynium+ Titanium surface coating, which includes antimicrobial PermaClean technology and produces a surface that is harder and more scratch-resistant than standard aluminum oxide finishes. The ultra-matte sheen on Vela keeps the focus on the natural warmth of the wood rather than surface reflectivity — a quality that interior designers and renovation contractors across the GTA consistently specify for high-end residential projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLauzon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelect \u0026amp; Better (S\u0026amp;B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVela\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4¼\" (108mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¾\" (19mm) Solid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRandom Length (RL), 12\"–72\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 sqft per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolynium+ Titanium \/ Antimicrobial PermaClean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGloss Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-Matte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Sided Micro-V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNail or Staple Down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable Subfloors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlywood (above or on grade only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Canada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35-Year Residential Finish Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3755\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Lauzon S\u0026amp;B Hard Maple Vela?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVela is a warm, inviting stain that sits comfortably between a natural maple and a mid-brown tone — versatile enough to work with a wide range of furniture and cabinetry styles without competing with them. The ultra-matte finish is particularly well-suited to modern GTA homes where a natural, low-sheen look is preferred over a high-gloss surface. Matte floors also show less dust, footprints, and minor scratches in everyday use — a practical advantage that homeowners with busy households or pets appreciate immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe S\u0026amp;B grade ensures that every plank in every box looks like it was meant to be there. Very limited knots, subtle colour variation, and a consistent appearance from board to board — this is the grade that renovation contractors in Markham, Richmond Hill, and North York reach for when the client wants a premium, furniture-quality result. And because this is solid ¾\" hardwood, it can be sanded and refinished multiple times over its lifetime, giving you a floor that can grow and change with your home for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.topfloorings.com\/products\/hardwood-flooring-installation-service\"\u003eask us about our hardwood installation service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn Stock at Top Floorings Depot — Toronto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is in stock and available for same-day pickup at our showroom at \u003cstrong\u003e3781 Victoria Park Avenue, Unit 1, Toronto, ON M1W 3K5\u003c\/strong\u003e. GTA-wide delivery is also available. Visit us Monday–Friday 9–5:30 or Saturday 9–4 to see samples in person, or call \u003cstrong\u003e416-499-0117\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ text \u003cstrong\u003e416-770-8819\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe serve homeowners and contractors across Scarborough, Toronto, Markham, North York, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Pickering, Mississauga, and the wider GTA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lauzon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48504408768679,"sku":"3755","price":95.03,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/5964\/4071\/files\/3755.jpg?v=1776401466","url":"https:\/\/topfloorings.com\/products\/lauzon-select-better-hard-maple-vela-solid-hardwood-flooring-4-x-made-in-canada","provider":"Top Floorings Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}