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 Glenview & nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Glenview, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Glenview kitchens.
- Crews working in Glenview ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Glenview
A kitchen floor takes water, dropped pans and constant traffic. In Glenview 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.
Soft or bouncy spots
Soft plywood near the sink is a common find under old flooring. It is replaced, not covered.
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.
Cracked floor tile
Broken tile and crumbling grout often come from a floor that flexes. New tile goes over a stiffened, flat base.
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.
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.
Squeaky floor
The best time to fix a squeak is when the floor is open. We fasten loose panels to the framing so the new floor is quiet.
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.
What we do on the job
- Moving appliancesWe move the appliances out of the way and set them back when the floor is done.
- Old flooring removalOld vinyl, tile, laminate or wood taken up and hauled away.
- 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 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 thresholdsReducers, T-moldings or thresholds at every doorway.
Options to choose from
Laminate flooringA budget plank floor; newer water-resistant lines suit kitchens better.
Porcelain tileThe most durable kitchen floor, cold underfoot unless heated.
Hardwood and engineered woodWarm and refinishable; it needs to acclimate before installation and doesn't like standing water.
Wood-look plank tileTile shaped like boards: wood style, tile durability.
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)Rigid-core plank floors that handle spills well and click together over a flat subfloor.
Kitchen Flooring Installation before and after — Glenview homes
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DetailBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Glenview
This one is a postwar bi-level near The Park. Before: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. The main complaint was linoleum that was splitting at the seams. After: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered moving appliances, grouting and finishing, plus transitions and thresholds.
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AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Des Plaines
The site: a 1960s ranch in Des Plaines. The kitchen as it was: 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, underlayment or membrane, plus transitions and thresholds.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Des Plaines →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Glenview
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 Glenview →
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AfterGlenview kitchen, 1960s 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 Glenview →
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AfterA Glenview postwar Cape Cod: before and after
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glenview →Day by day
- Choose the floorLook at samples in your kitchen light and pick a material and color.
- 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 Glenview homeowners
Should flooring go under the kitchen cabinets?
Not for a floating floor. For tile, it's optional, and running it under makes future cabinet changes easier.
What affects the cost of a kitchen floor?
Material choice and prep work drive most of the price. After measuring and checking the subfloor, we send a line-item estimate.
Can new flooring go over the old floor?
It can in some cases. We check flatness, attachment and height before deciding.
Do I need an underlayment?
Plank floors need underlayment; tile needs a backer or membrane; condos may require sound-rated material.
LVP or tile in the kitchen?
LVP is warmer, softer and quicker to install; porcelain lasts longer and resists scratches better. Tile needs a stiffer subfloor.
Do I need a Glenview-registered contractor for kitchen flooring installation?
General and demolition contractors register with the Village: $50 fee, $25,000 bond, certificate of insurance and workers comp proof. Unlisted contractor types need no registration. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen flooring installation in Glenview?
It depends on the scope. Glenview's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling/altering a structure, changing the number or location of plumbing fixtures or piping, and new electrical work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center).
Do you work in my part of Glenview?
Yes. Our crews work across Glenview, including The Park, The Glen, The Grove — ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062 — and nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge, Des Plaines.
Working in Glenview
- A lot of Glenview kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glenview homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The ParkThe GlenThe Grove
ZIP 60025ZIP 60026ZIP 60062
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Glenview
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.