Old floor tile that may contain asbestos
Before taking up vintage vinyl tile, we test it. If asbestos is found, it is abated by licensed specialists or encapsulated under the new floor.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Des Plaines, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Des Plaines kitchens.
- Serving Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Des Plaines
New flooring changes how a kitchen feels underfoot. Our Des Plaines installers help you choose between LVP, tile and wood, handle the tear-out and subfloor work, and put the fridge and range back when the floor is done.
Several layers of old flooring
Kitchens often hide two or three layers of vinyl and plywood. We remove what's needed to get back to a sound, flat base and keep the height right at the doorways.
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.
Clashing floors between rooms
Where the kitchen floor meets hardwood or carpet, a clean transition strip at the right height avoids tripping edges.
Wood floor damaged by water
Wood that buckles in front of the sink is a sign of moisture. We repair or replace it once the leak is found.
Dishwasher trapped by the floor
A new floor that's too tall can trap the dishwasher. We run the flooring under it or shim the opening as needed.
Soft or bouncy spots
A spongy area by the sink or dishwasher often means water got into the subfloor. We cut out the damaged section and replace it before the new floor goes in.
Uneven or sloped subfloor
Humps and dips telegraph through vinyl plank and crack tile. We grind high spots and fill low ones with patch or self-leveler.
What we do on the job
- Old flooring removalTear-out down to a sound base, with the debris removed.
- Subfloor repair and flatteningWe fix soft spots and squeaks and flatten the subfloor for the new material.
- 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.
- Transitions and thresholdsClean transitions to the hallway, dining room and other floors.
- Appliances back in placeEverything set back, leveled and left ready to use.
Finishes we offer
Wood-look plank tileTile shaped like boards: wood style, tile durability.
Ceramic tileGlazed ceramic floor tile in many sizes and colors.
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.
Laminate flooringAffordable wood-look plank with a tough wear layer; choose a water-resistant version for kitchens.
Kitchen Flooring Installation before and after — Des Plaines homes
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In progress
After
DetailDes Plaines kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen flooring installation
A postwar bi-level in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. Before: vinyl in a checker pattern. The reason for the call: a dated vinyl tile floor. After: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included old flooring removal, base and toe kick trim, plus transitions and thresholds.
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AfterPark Ridge kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen flooring installation
A postwar bi-level in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. What we started with: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. The main complaint was linoleum that was splitting at the seams. Finished kitchen: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant grouting and finishing, base and toe kick trim, plus appliances back in place.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Park Ridge →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Des Plaines
The oak floor sanded and refinished with a satin clear finish, grain visible and the water marks gone.
Hardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing in Des Plaines →
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1960s ranch, Des Plaines
New cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Des Plaines →
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AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Des Plaines
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →How the job goes
- 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 kitchenAppliances out, old floor up, subfloor repaired and leveled.
- Install and finishNew floor down, edges trimmed, thresholds set and the kitchen cleaned.
Kitchen Flooring Installation questions from Des Plaines homeowners
Do I need an underlayment?
Plank floors need underlayment; tile needs a backer or membrane; condos may require sound-rated material.
Can new flooring go over the old floor?
Over one sound layer of vinyl, plank flooring can work. Over loose, cushioned or multiple layers, it has to come up.
What is the best flooring for a kitchen?
For most kitchens it's porcelain tile or luxury vinyl plank: both handle water well. Hardwood works if you wipe spills quickly and want it to match nearby rooms.
LVP or tile in the kitchen?
Tile wins on durability and heat; LVP wins on comfort, price and installation time.
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.
What happens to the old cabinets and debris in Des Plaines?
Hauler is LRS: one bulk item per week at no extra charge; extra items may incur a charge. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Des Plaines contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen flooring installation in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
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.