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 Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Elk Grove Village, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Elk Grove Village kitchens.
- Crews working in Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Elk Grove Village
New flooring changes how a kitchen feels underfoot. Our Elk Grove Village 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.
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.
Cracked floor tile
A row of cracked tiles is a symptom, not the problem. We check the joists and the subfloor and fix the movement first.
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
Stacking another floor on old layers raises the height at the dishwasher and the doorway. We take them up instead.
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.
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.
Clashing floors between rooms
Different floors meeting at odd lines look patched. We plan transitions at doorways and use thresholds or reducers that match.
What the work covers
- Material choice and samplesHelp choosing between LVP, porcelain, ceramic, hardwood and laminate for how you use the kitchen.
- 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.
- Subfloor repair and flatteningDamaged plywood replaced, loose panels screwed down and the surface leveled.
- Grouting and finishingFinal details on the floor surface, including grout or finish.
- 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.
Materials and finishes
Underlayment and membranesFoam or cork underlayment under planks, acoustic underlayment for condos, uncoupling membrane under tile.
Laminate flooringA budget plank floor; newer water-resistant lines suit kitchens better.
Ceramic tileA softer, lower-cost tile than porcelain, fine for kitchen traffic with a proper base.
Porcelain tileThe most durable kitchen floor, cold underfoot unless heated.
Wood-look plank tileTile shaped like boards: wood style, tile durability.
What the work looks like in Elk Grove Village homes
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DetailElk Grove Village kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen flooring installation
This one is a 1950s ranch in Elk Grove Village. The kitchen as it was: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. What bothered the owners most: cracked, curling sheet vinyl. After: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered subfloor repair and flattening, grouting and finishing, plus base and toe kick trim.
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AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Itasca
A 1990s two-story colonial near Walnut Street downtown, a typical kitchen for Itasca. The kitchen as it was: 12-inch beige ceramic tile. What bothered the owners most: cold, dated tile with stained grout. After: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included moving appliances, old flooring removal, plus base and toe kick trim.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Itasca →
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AfterWood Dale kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen flooring installation
The site: a 1960s ranch in Wood Dale. What we started with: 9-inch vinyl floor tiles. What bothered the owners most: a dated vinyl tile floor. Finished kitchen: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant material choice and samples, old flooring removal, plus base and toe kick trim.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Wood Dale →
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AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Elk Grove Village
Finished: the oak floor sanded and refinished with a satin clear finish, grain visible and the water marks gone.
Hardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing in Elk Grove Village →
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a postwar bi-level, Elk Grove Village
New cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Elk Grove Village →How the job goes
- 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 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 Elk Grove Village homeowners
Does hardwood need to acclimate?
Yes. Wood is usually brought in a few days before installation so it adjusts to the home's humidity, following the manufacturer's instructions.
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.
Do I need an underlayment?
Plank floors need underlayment; tile needs a backer or membrane; condos may require sound-rated material.
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.
Is luxury vinyl plank waterproof?
The planks resist water well; the subfloor below them doesn't. Wipe spills and fix leaks quickly.
Which Elk Grove Village homes do you most often see for kitchen flooring installation?
In Elk Grove Village we see Planned suburban community founded 1950s-60s, most houses built by Centex and 1970s apartment communities, some later converted to condos. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60007
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
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.