Burnaby’s skyline has filled with towers in Metrotown, Brentwood and Lougheed, and thousands of those condos still wear the builder’s carpet. Replacing it with hard flooring is one of the most common Burnaby condo upgrades, and like the rest of Metro Vancouver, it runs through your strata. Here is how to do it right in a Burnaby tower.
Key takeaways
- Burnaby’s dense concrete towers enforce strata sound ratings, so the acoustic underlay is key.
- Carpet-to-hard-surface conversions require written approval and spec sheets in nearly every building.
- Engineered hardwood and quality luxury vinyl are the most popular Burnaby tower choices.
- A local installer who knows Burnaby buildings manages the approval and elevator logistics.
Why Burnaby towers have rules
Metrotown, Brentwood and Lougheed are wall-to-wall concrete high-rises with units stacked above and below. That density is exactly why councils enforce impact-sound ratings on hard flooring. Before you swap the carpet, get your building’s flooring bylaw and its IIC target in writing.
The conversion: carpet to hard surface
Removing carpet for engineered hardwood or vinyl triggers your strata’s approval requirement. Choose a floor-and-underlay assembly rated to your building’s target, submit the spec sheets and approval package, and book your install window. Plan two to four weeks for council approval.
Best floors for a Burnaby tower
Engineered hardwood brings warmth and resale appeal and stays stable over a concrete slab. Quality luxury vinyl is waterproof, durable and budget-friendly, ideal for rentals and busy units. Both pass strata with the right underlay. Tile suits entries and bathrooms with a proper sound membrane.
How Canadian Home Style helps
We serve Burnaby from our North Vancouver showroom, matching the floor and underlay to your tower’s rating, preparing the strata documentation, and installing with our own crew. One local team takes your Metrotown or Brentwood condo from carpet to a clean, compliant hard floor.
Book a showroom consultation or request an in-home consultation, and our team will help you choose the right floor for your building and handle the strata documentation.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Burnaby condos need strata approval for flooring?
Yes, for hard-surface floors. Concrete towers in Metrotown and Brentwood enforce impact-sound ratings and require written approval.
What is the best flooring for a Burnaby rental condo?
Quality luxury vinyl, for its waterproofing, durability and value, paired with a strata-rated underlay.
How long does the process take?
Plan two to four weeks for council approval, then schedule the install with your building’s elevator and renovation-hours rules.