Arlington floor boxes bring power, data and combo outlets into concrete, wood and finished floors — stocked in Canada, priced in CAD, shipped fast across Ontario & Quebec.
What is a floor box for?
A floor box delivers power and low-voltage connections at floor level, where a wall outlet would be too far away or impractical — think conference tables, retail islands, open-plan offices, gym floors, hospitality spaces and home media rooms. Instead of running a cord across the floor, the receptacle, data jack or combo device sits flush in the floor with a cover or trim that protects it and keeps the surface clean.
Arlington's floor box families cover new concrete pours, wood and raised/access floors, and finished-floor retrofits, with metallic and non-metallic enclosures and a range of covers and trim kits. Maple is a supply-only distributor — installation, box selection for your fire rating and code compliance should always be handled by a licensed electrician working to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
Which floor box for concrete vs wood/raised floor?
The floor type drives the box choice. For new concrete pours, you want a box rated to be cast into concrete — Arlington's non-metallic round concrete-tight boxes are designed to be set before the pour, sealed against wet concrete, and finished to grade. For wood floors, joist construction and raised/access floors, the box mounts into or below the deck and does not need to resist concrete.
Retrofitting into an existing finished floor is different again: there, you cut an opening and use a box and trim/cover kit designed for the finished surface so the result sits flush. Always confirm the specific catalogue number is approved for your floor assembly and application with a licensed electrician before specifying.
Metallic vs non-metallic floor boxes?
Non-metallic (typically PVC/composite) floor boxes resist corrosion and are commonly used in concrete pours and damp locations; they are non-conductive and won't rust. Metallic floor boxes — cast or steel — offer mechanical strength and are chosen where the application or the local inspector calls for a metallic enclosure.
The right choice depends on the floor assembly, the environment (dry, damp, traffic), the device load, and any fire-rating or grounding requirements. Check the certification marks and the rating printed on each product page and on the box itself, and let a licensed electrician confirm acceptability under the CEC for your specific installation.
Can one floor box carry power and low-voltage/data?
Yes — many Arlington floor boxes and covers are designed as combo enclosures that accept both line-voltage receptacles and low-voltage devices (data, AV, telecom) in the same box, with internal separation between the power and low-voltage compartments. This lets you bring an outlet and a data jack to the same floor location with a single opening.
Keeping line-voltage and low-voltage wiring properly separated is a code matter — confirm the compartment arrangement, separation and any required barriers with a licensed electrician working to the Canadian Electrical Code.
What about finished-floor retrofits & cover/trim kits?
For an existing finished floor — hardwood, tile, polished concrete — Arlington offers boxes and cover/trim kits built for retrofit so the receptacle sits flush and the cover matches the surface. Cover and trim options include flip-lid covers, screw-down plates and finished-metal trims (such as brass or nickel-tone) to suit the floor.
Selecting the correct box-and-cover combination for your floor thickness, finish and device is important — share your floor build and the devices you need to land, and our counter team can help you match the right Arlington box and trim kit. Installation and final fit should be completed by a licensed electrician.
| Floor type / use | Box type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New concrete pour | Non-metallic concrete-tight floor box | Cast in before the pour; sealed against wet concrete; finished to grade |
| Wood / joist floor | Wood-floor box (metallic or non-metallic) | Mounts into or below the deck; no concrete resistance needed |
| Raised / access floor | Access-floor box | Designed for raised-floor cavities and service access |
| Finished-floor retrofit | Retrofit box + trim/cover kit | Cut-in for hardwood, tile or polished concrete; flush finished cover |
| Power + data combo | Combo floor box | Separate compartments for line-voltage and low-voltage in one box |
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Request a QuoteFAQ
Can an Arlington floor box be cast into a concrete pour?
Yes. Arlington's non-metallic concrete-tight floor boxes are designed to be set and sealed before a new pour, then finished to grade. Confirm the specific catalogue number suits your pour and have a licensed electrician handle the install to the CEC.
What floor box do I use for a wood or raised floor?
For wood, joist and raised/access floors you use a box that mounts into or below the deck rather than a concrete-tight box. The right model depends on the floor assembly — a licensed electrician should confirm acceptability under the Canadian Electrical Code.
Are non-metallic floor boxes better than metallic?
Neither is universally better. Non-metallic boxes resist corrosion and suit concrete and damp locations; metallic boxes offer mechanical strength where the application or inspector requires them. The floor assembly, environment and code requirements decide which to use.
Can one floor box hold both an outlet and a data jack?
Yes. Many Arlington floor boxes are combo enclosures with separate compartments for line-voltage receptacles and low-voltage data/AV devices in the same box. Proper separation is a code matter — confirm the arrangement with a licensed electrician.
Can I add a floor box to a finished hardwood or tile floor?
Yes, with a retrofit box and matching trim/cover kit designed for finished floors so the cover sits flush. Share your floor build and devices and our counter team can help match the right Arlington box and trim. A licensed electrician should complete the install.