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 Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Glen Ellyn, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Glen Ellyn kitchens.
- Serving Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Glen Ellyn
A kitchen floor takes water, dropped pans and constant traffic. In Glen Ellyn we remove the old flooring, fix and flatten the subfloor, then install luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood and finish the transitions into the rooms next door.
Clashing floors between rooms
Different floors meeting at odd lines look patched. We plan transitions at doorways and use thresholds or reducers that match.
Soft or bouncy spots
Soft plywood near the sink is a common find under old flooring. It is replaced, not covered.
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.
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
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.
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.
Cold, hard tile underfoot
Tile is durable but cold. Heated floor mats under tile or a plank floor instead are the usual answers.
What's included
- 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 membraneUnderlayment for plank floors, cement board or an uncoupling membrane for tile.
- Grouting and finishingFinal details on the floor surface, including grout or finish.
- Base and toe kick trimTrim reset or replaced along walls and cabinets.
- 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
Hardwood and engineered woodWarm and refinishable; it needs to acclimate before installation and doesn't like standing water.
Underlayment and membranesWhat goes under the floor matters: sound control, moisture protection and crack isolation.
Porcelain tileVery hard and waterproof, available in stone and wood looks; needs a stiff subfloor and an uncoupling membrane or backer board.
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)Rigid-core plank floors that handle spills well and click together over a flat subfloor.
Laminate flooringAffordable wood-look plank with a tough wear layer; choose a water-resistant version for kitchens.
Kitchen Flooring Installation before and after — Glen Ellyn homes
Before
In progress
After
DetailA Glen Ellyn postwar Cape Cod: before and after
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Glen Ellyn. Before: 9-inch vinyl floor tiles. The reason for the call: a dated vinyl tile floor. Finished kitchen: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included grouting and finishing, transitions and thresholds, plus appliances back in place.
Before
AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Wheaton
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Downtown Wheaton. The kitchen as it was: 12-inch beige ceramic tile. The reason for the call: cracked tiles and grout that wouldn't come clean. Finished kitchen: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included moving appliances, subfloor repair and flattening, plus base and toe kick trim.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Wheaton →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Lombard
The site: a postwar bi-level in Lombard. The kitchen as it was: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. The reason for the call: 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 moving appliances, underlayment or membrane, plus grouting and finishing.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Lombard →
Before
AfterHardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing in a 1950s ranch, Glen Ellyn
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 Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
New cabinets in warm taupe with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Glen Ellyn →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 kitchenTear-out and subfloor work so the new floor has a flat base.
- 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 Glen Ellyn homeowners
Do you move the appliances?
Yes. We pull the refrigerator, range and dishwasher, protect them and set them back afterward.
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?
Tile costs more to install than plank; leveling and old-floor removal add work. It all goes in a written estimate.
How long does kitchen flooring installation take?
It varies with material and prep. LVP is often done in a couple of days, tile in several.
Is luxury vinyl plank waterproof?
Most rigid-core LVP is highly water-resistant on the surface, but water can still get under it at the edges, so spills should be wiped up.
Do I need a Glen Ellyn-registered contractor for kitchen flooring installation?
Contractors must register with the Village and meet license and insurance requirements (Village Code 4-1-11); work that does not need a building permit is exempt. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Glen Ellyn — ZIP 60137 — and nearby Wheaton, Lombard, Glendale Heights.
Working in Glen Ellyn
- A lot of Glen Ellyn kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glen Ellyn 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 60137
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Glen Ellyn
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.