Condo sound rules
In condos, the association often sets the underlayment requirement. We get the rules from management before ordering material.
Serving Evanston & nearby Skokie, Glenview
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Evanston, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Evanston kitchens.
- Serving Evanston ZIP 60201, 60202, 60208
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Evanston
New flooring changes how a kitchen feels underfoot. Our Evanston 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.
Old wood under the vinyl
Older Evanston kitchens sometimes hide original wood strip floors under linoleum. Sometimes it can be refinished; often it serves as a base for the new floor.
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.
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.
Cracked floor tile
Broken tile and crumbling grout often come from a floor that flexes. New tile goes over a stiffened, flat base.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
- Floor installationPlank floors clicked or glued, tile set in thin-set, wood nailed or glued down.
- 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.
Finishes we offer
Wood-look plank tilePorcelain planks that look like wood but take water like tile.
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)Rigid-core plank floors that handle spills well and click together over a flat subfloor.
Ceramic tileGlazed ceramic floor tile in many sizes and colors.
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.
Before and after: kitchens near Evanston
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In progress
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DetailBefore and after: a prewar brick bungalow in Evanston
The site: a prewar brick bungalow in Evanston. The kitchen as it was: cracked sheet linoleum. What bothered the owners most: cracked, curling sheet vinyl. After: black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant material choice and samples, moving appliances, plus grouting and finishing.
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AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a 1950s ranch, Skokie
A 1950s ranch in Skokie, a typical kitchen for Skokie. What we started with: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. What bothered the owners most: linoleum that was splitting at the seams. Finished kitchen: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered underlayment or membrane, floor installation, plus grouting and finishing.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Skokie →
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AfterBefore and after: a prewar foursquare in Evanston
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 Evanston →
Before
AfterAn Evanston 1920s bungalow: before and after
What changed: new cabinets in powder blue with polished nickel pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Evanston →
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AfterBefore and after: a prewar foursquare in Evanston
Soft sage-green inset-style cabinets with unlacquered brass hardware, honed white marble-look quartz counters, a white handmade-look square tile backsplash, restored oak strip floor and schoolhouse pendant lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Evanston →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 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 Evanston 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.
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.
Do you move the appliances?
Yes. We pull the refrigerator, range and dishwasher, protect them and set them back afterward.
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.
What happens to the old cabinets and debris in Evanston?
Appliances and tires are not collected in regular bulk pickup; call 311 or 847-448-4311 to arrange free removal. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Evanston contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors working in city limits must register with the City; annual fee General Contractor $150, Trade Contractor $125. We take care of that before work starts.
Can you do kitchen flooring installation in an Evanston condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a permit for kitchen flooring installation in Evanston?
It depends on the scope. Evanston's rule in short: Residential permit applications go through the Citizen Portal; City worksheets signed by the contractors are required for any electrical, plumbing or HVAC work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building & Development Services (Building & Inspection Services).
Do you work in my part of Evanston?
Yes. Our crews work across Evanston — ZIP 60201, 60202, 60208 — and nearby Skokie, Glenview, Park Ridge.
Working in Evanston
- Most Evanston homes are prewar. We work around plaster walls, radiators and out-of-square rooms every week.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Other kitchen services in Evanston
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.