Cracked floor tile
Tiles that crack in a line usually point to subfloor movement. We fix the cause — stiffness or an uncoupling layer — before laying new tile.
Serving Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Bloomingdale, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Bloomingdale kitchens.
- Crews working in Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Bloomingdale
We install kitchen floors in Bloomingdale with the prep done right: appliances moved out, old layers taken up, the subfloor checked for flatness and the new floor laid under the dishwasher opening and up to clean thresholds.
Wood floor damaged by water
Cupped or dark boards by the sink and fridge mean water got under them. We replace the damaged area or the whole floor with a more water-tolerant material.
Cold, hard tile underfoot
We can install radiant floor heat under new tile, or recommend LVP or wood for a softer, warmer feel.
Clashing floors between rooms
We decide where the new floor stops and how it meets the next room before we start, so the joint looks deliberate.
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.
Cracked or curling sheet vinyl
When linoleum or sheet vinyl starts to split and lift, patches don't last. A new floor over a sound, flat base does.
Floor stops at the cabinets — or runs under them
Floating floors like LVP go up to the cabinets, not under them; tile and nailed wood can run under or stop at the toe kick. We plan it with your future remodel in mind.
Squeaky floor
Squeaks come from loose subfloor on the joists. With the old flooring up, we screw the subfloor down before installing.
What we do on the job
- Material choice and samplesHelp choosing between LVP, porcelain, ceramic, hardwood and laminate for how you use the kitchen.
- Moving appliancesWe move the appliances out of the way and set them back when the floor is done.
- Old flooring removalOld vinyl, tile, laminate or wood taken up and hauled away.
- Subfloor repair and flatteningDamaged plywood replaced, loose panels screwed down and the surface leveled.
- Underlayment or membraneThe right layer under the floor: foam or sound underlayment, backer board or membrane.
- Grouting and finishingTile grouted and cleaned; wood finished or protected; plank edges tight.
- Base and toe kick trimBaseboard, shoe molding or toe-kick trim to cover the expansion gap.
Options to choose from
Hardwood and engineered woodWarm and refinishable; it needs to acclimate before installation and doesn't like standing water.
Porcelain tileThe most durable kitchen floor, cold underfoot unless heated.
Underlayment and membranesWhat goes under the floor matters: sound control, moisture protection and crack isolation.
Laminate flooringAffordable wood-look plank with a tough wear layer; choose a water-resistant version for kitchens.
Wood-look plank tileTile shaped like boards: wood style, tile durability.
What the work looks like in Bloomingdale homes
Before
In progress
After
DetailA Bloomingdale 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story near Old Town Bloomingdale. The kitchen as it was: beige sheet vinyl. What bothered the owners most: linoleum that was splitting at the seams. The result: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included old flooring removal, subfloor repair and flattening, plus grouting and finishing.
Before
AfterA Roselle 1970s tract home: before and after
The site: a 1970s tract home in Roselle. Before: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. The reason for the call: cracked, curling sheet vinyl. Finished kitchen: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered material choice and samples, moving appliances, plus underlayment or membrane.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Roselle →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights
A 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. Before: oak parquet. The main complaint was worn parquet that didn't suit a kitchen. The result: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant material choice and samples, moving appliances, plus subfloor repair and flattening.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterBloomingdale kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: hardwood floor repair & refinishing
What changed: the oak floor sanded and refinished with a satin clear finish, grain visible and the water marks gone.
Hardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterA Bloomingdale 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Bloomingdale →How your kitchen flooring installation goes
- Choose the floorLook at samples in your kitchen light and pick a material and color.
- Measure and checkWe measure, check the subfloor, look under the old floor and note the doorways.
- Prep the kitchenAppliances out, old floor up, subfloor repaired and leveled.
- Install and finishFloor installed, trim and transitions set and appliances put back — often a few days for LVP, longer for tile.
Kitchen Flooring Installation questions from Bloomingdale homeowners
Can you match the floor in the next room?
Matching is possible with many floors; when it isn't, a deliberate transition looks better than a near match.
Should flooring go under the kitchen cabinets?
Floating floors like LVP and laminate should not be under cabinets; they need to move. Tile and nailed wood can go under, which helps if you change cabinets later.
How long does kitchen flooring installation take?
LVP in an average kitchen often takes one to two days; tile usually takes longer because of setting and grouting time.
Do you move the appliances?
Yes — moving and reinstalling them is part of the job. Gas connections are handled carefully or by a licensed pro.
What is the best flooring for a kitchen?
It depends on kids, pets and how you cook. Tile and LVP handle water best; wood and laminate need more care around the sink.
Can Bloomingdale bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler SBC Waste Solutions: bulk items (up to 2 cubic yards, e.g. furniture) and white goods (appliances) covered under flat rate. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a Bloomingdale-registered contractor for kitchen flooring installation?
No registration application or fee to work as a contractor in Bloomingdale. Permit submittals need a detailed written scope of work. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Bloomingdale?
Yes. Our crews work across Bloomingdale, including Old Town Bloomingdale — ZIP 60108 — and nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream.
Working in Bloomingdale
- A lot of Bloomingdale kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bloomingdale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
Old Town Bloomingdale
ZIP 60108
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Bloomingdale
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.