Old floor tile that may contain asbestos
Old 9-inch floor tiles and black mastic can contain asbestos. We arrange testing first and plan around the result.
Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Addison, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Addison kitchens.
- Serving Addison ZIP 60101
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Addison
A kitchen floor takes water, dropped pans and constant traffic. In Addison we remove the old flooring, fix and flatten the subfloor, then install luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood and finish the transitions into the rooms next door.
Squeaky floor
Loose plywood rubbing on nails makes the noise. We re-secure it with screws before the new floor goes down.
Floor stops at the cabinets — or runs under them
Floating floors must stay free to move, so cabinets never sit on them. Tile and nailed hardwood can go underneath.
Cold, hard tile underfoot
Tile is durable but cold. Heated floor mats under tile or a plank floor instead are the usual answers.
Several layers of old flooring
Layer on layer makes the kitchen higher than the hall. Removing the old ones keeps the new floor level with the next room.
Soft or bouncy spots
Bounce in front of the dishwasher usually means damaged subfloor. We open it up, replace it and then install.
Dishwasher trapped by the floor
We check the dishwasher opening before installing so a new floor never locks it in place.
Uneven or sloped subfloor
A floor that rolls under your feet needs flattening before any new material. We check it with a straightedge and correct it.
What's included
- Material choice and samplesSamples at home so you can see the floor next to your cabinets and counters.
- Moving appliancesFridge, range and dishwasher pulled out and protected, water and gas connections handled with care.
- Old flooring removalOld vinyl, tile, laminate or wood taken up and hauled away.
- Floor installationPlank floors clicked or glued, tile set in thin-set, wood nailed or glued down.
- Base and toe kick trimTrim reset or replaced along walls and cabinets.
- Transitions and thresholdsClean transitions to the hallway, dining room and other floors.
- Appliances back in placeAppliances returned, reconnected and checked for leaks; the room cleaned.
Options to choose from
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)Rigid-core plank floors that handle spills well and click together over a flat subfloor.
Underlayment and membranesFoam or cork underlayment under planks, acoustic underlayment for condos, uncoupling membrane under tile.
Ceramic tileGlazed ceramic floor tile in many sizes and colors.
Wood-look plank tileTile shaped like boards: wood style, tile durability.
Hardwood and engineered woodSolid or engineered wood that matches adjoining rooms; wipe spills quickly.
Kitchens like yours in Addison: before and after
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DetailAddison kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen flooring installation
A 1950s ranch in Addison, a typical kitchen for Addison. Before: 9-inch vinyl floor tiles. The main complaint was old vinyl tile that was lifting and stained. The result: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered material choice and samples, base and toe kick trim, plus appliances back in place.
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AfterItasca kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen flooring installation
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Walnut Street downtown. What we started with: 12-inch beige ceramic tile. What bothered the owners most: cracked tiles and grout that wouldn't come clean. After: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included material choice and samples, transitions and thresholds, plus appliances back in place.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Itasca →
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AfterA Villa Park postwar bi-level: before and after
This one is a postwar bi-level in Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. The main complaint was cracked, curling sheet vinyl. The result: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered material choice and samples, moving appliances, plus old flooring removal.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Villa Park →
Before
AfterAn Addison postwar bi-level: before and after
The oak floor sanded and refinished with a satin clear finish, grain visible and the water marks gone.
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1960s ranch, Addison
What changed: new cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for warm walnut butcher block counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Addison →Day by day
- Choose the floorWe compare LVP, tile and wood for your kitchen and your budget.
- Measure and checkWe measure, check the subfloor, look under the old floor and note the doorways.
- Prep the kitchenTear-out and subfloor work so the new floor has a flat base.
- Install and finishNew floor down, edges trimmed, thresholds set and the kitchen cleaned.
Kitchen Flooring Installation questions from Addison homeowners
Should flooring go under the kitchen cabinets?
It depends on the floor. Floating plank goes to the cabinets; tile and wood can run under them.
What affects the cost of a kitchen floor?
Tile costs more to install than plank; leveling and old-floor removal add work. It all goes in a written estimate.
Do you move the appliances?
Yes. We pull the refrigerator, range and dishwasher, protect them and set them back afterward.
Does hardwood need to acclimate?
Most wood floors need to sit in the home first. We follow the maker's acclimation guidelines.
What is the best flooring for a kitchen?
Porcelain is the toughest, LVP is the most forgiving and comfortable, and hardwood looks warmest. We help you weigh them for your household.
Addison contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Addison does not require contractor registration, but trade licenses and a Letter of Intent must be submitted with each permit application. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen flooring installation in Addison?
It depends on the scope. Addison's rule in short: Addison's Building Division states building permits are required by code for all work; most applications are reviewed within 10 business days through the online portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Addison?
Yes. Our crews work across Addison — ZIP 60101 — and nearby Wood Dale, Itasca, Villa Park.
Working in Addison
- A lot of Addison kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Addison homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60101
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Addison
Kitchen Subfloor RepairSoft spots, rot and squeaks fixed at the structure under the floor.
Hardwood Floor Repair & RefinishingSanding, refinishing and board repairs for kitchen hardwood floors.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & ReplacementNew cabinets installed, leveled and ready for counters.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.