Old floor tile that may contain asbestos
Some older vinyl tiles and their adhesive can contain asbestos. We don't disturb suspect material until it is tested; if it's positive, it is handled by a licensed abatement contractor or covered in place.
Serving Downers Grove & nearby Lisle, Woodridge
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Downers Grove, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Downers Grove kitchens.
- Serving Downers Grove ZIP 60515, 60516
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Downers Grove
We install kitchen floors in Downers Grove 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.
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.
Dishwasher trapped by the floor
When a thick floor goes in around a dishwasher, the appliance can get stuck under the counter. We plan the height so it can still come out.
Soft or bouncy spots
Bounce in front of the dishwasher usually means damaged subfloor. We open it up, replace it and then install.
Cold, hard tile underfoot
If tile feels cold, an electric heating mat can go under new tile, or a wood-look plank offers a warmer surface.
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 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.
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.
What the work covers
- 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.
- 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.
- Transitions and thresholdsClean transitions to the hallway, dining room and other floors.
- Appliances back in placeEverything set back, leveled and left ready to use.
Options to choose from
Laminate flooringAffordable wood-look plank with a tough wear layer; choose a water-resistant version for kitchens.
Porcelain tileVery hard and waterproof, available in stone and wood looks; needs a stiff subfloor and an uncoupling membrane or backer board.
Ceramic tileA softer, lower-cost tile than porcelain, fine for kitchen traffic with a proper base.
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.
Kitchen Flooring Installation before and after — Downers Grove homes
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DetailDowners Grove kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen flooring installation
The site: a 1950s ranch near E.H. Prince Subdivision. Before: vinyl in a checker pattern. The reason for the call: a dated vinyl tile floor. The result: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant subfloor repair and flattening, transitions and thresholds, plus appliances back in place.
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AfterLisle kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen flooring installation
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Four Lakes Village. The kitchen as it was: oak parquet. The reason for the call: worn parquet that didn't suit a kitchen. The result: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered material choice and samples, moving appliances, plus grouting and finishing.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Lisle →
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AfterWoodridge kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen flooring installation
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near The Ridge. Before: 12-inch beige ceramic tile. What bothered the owners most: cracked tiles and grout that wouldn't come clean. Finished kitchen: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered subfloor repair and flattening, underlayment or membrane, plus grouting and finishing.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Woodridge →
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AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Downers Grove
Finished: the oak floor sanded and refinished with a satin clear finish, grain visible and the water marks gone.
Hardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing in Downers Grove →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Downers Grove
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 Downers Grove →Day by day
- Choose the floorWe compare LVP, tile and wood for your kitchen and your budget.
- Measure and checkA visit to measure and test the subfloor for flatness and soft spots.
- 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 Downers Grove homeowners
What affects the cost of a kitchen floor?
The material, the size of the kitchen, tear-out, subfloor repair and how many transitions there are. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Can you match the floor in the next room?
If the floor is still available or the wood can be woven in, yes. Otherwise we choose a complementary one.
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.
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.
LVP or tile in the kitchen?
Tile wins on durability and heat; LVP wins on comfort, price and installation time.
Can Downers Grove bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Republic Services (630-964-3232): two bulk items and/or white goods per week; additional white goods need 9 stickers each, additional bulk items need stickers. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
What kind of Downers Grove homes do you work in?
In Downers Grove we see Mix of housing from mid-19th century onward, Sears and other kit homes and Frequent teardowns replaced by new houses. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do I need a permit for kitchen flooring installation in Downers Grove?
It depends on the scope. Downers Grove's rule in short: Village states most projects require a permit and applications are submitted online; First review about 10 business days. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Downers Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Downers Grove, including Denburn Woods, Shady Lane Estates, E.H. Prince Subdivision — ZIP 60515, 60516 — and nearby Lisle, Woodridge, Oak Brook.
Working in Downers Grove
- A lot of Downers Grove kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Downers Grove homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Denburn WoodsShady Lane EstatesE.H. Prince Subdivision
ZIP 60515ZIP 60516
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Downers Grove
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.