The floor area, the subfloor underneath, and even what you're allowed to do to it all change between a landed home and a condo. Here's what actually shifts.
A landed home and a condo unit might both want the same warm timber look, but the projects behind that look are rarely comparable. Floor area, subfloor type, MCST rules, and even acoustic requirements differ significantly — and all of that affects cost, timeline, and which parquet type actually makes sense.
Here's a practical breakdown of what changes between the two, so you're planning with the right expectations from the start.
Landed homes typically involve significantly larger total floor areas across multiple storeys, which means parquet projects are priced and planned at a different scale entirely — often spanning several rooms or an entire level at once, with more room for design choices like mixed patterns between formal and casual spaces.
Condos are smaller in total area but often come with additional constraints landed homes don't have: MCST house rules on renovation hours and noise, shared-wall acoustic requirements, and lift/loading bay booking for moving materials in and out.
| Factor | Landed Home | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Typical project area | Larger, multi-storey | Smaller, single unit |
| Subfloor type | Often concrete slab, ground-level variations | Consistent concrete screed |
| Renovation approval needed | Minimal (own property) | MCST house rules apply |
| Acoustic considerations | Lower priority | Often required (shared walls/floors) |
| Design flexibility | High – multiple zones/patterns | Moderate – single open area |
Illustrative scope comparison only — actual project size and pricing are confirmed after a free on-site inspection.
Whether it's a single condo living room or a whole landed house, the same core principle applies: get the subfloor and moisture conditions checked before committing to a wood type or installation method.
Do condos need engineered parquet specifically? Not strictly required everywhere, but engineered parquet's dimensional stability and compatibility with acoustic underlays make it the more common choice in condo renovations.
Is landed home parquet more expensive overall just because of size? Total project cost is often higher simply due to area, but the per-square-foot rate is comparable to a condo project of similar wood type and finish.
Can different parquet types be used on different floors of a landed home? Yes — it's common to specify a harder, high-traffic species for ground-floor living areas and a different tone or pattern for upper-floor bedrooms.
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