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 Highland Park & nearby Northbrook, Glenview
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Highland Park, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Highland Park kitchens.
- Crews working in Highland Park ZIP 60035
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Highland Park
A kitchen floor takes water, dropped pans and constant traffic. In Highland Park 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.
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.
Squeaky floor
Squeaks come from loose subfloor on the joists. With the old flooring up, we screw the subfloor down before installing.
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.
Cold, hard tile underfoot
We can install radiant floor heat under new tile, or recommend LVP or wood for a softer, warmer feel.
Soft or bouncy spots
A spongy area by the sink or dishwasher often means water got into the subfloor. We cut out the damaged section and replace it before the new floor goes in.
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.
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.
What's included
- Material choice and samplesSamples at home so you can see the floor next to your cabinets and counters.
- Moving appliancesWe move the appliances out of the way and set them back when the floor is done.
- 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.
- Base and toe kick trimTrim reset or replaced along walls and cabinets.
- Transitions and thresholdsReducers, T-moldings or thresholds at every doorway.
- Appliances back in placeAppliances returned, reconnected and checked for leaks; the room cleaned.
Options to choose from
Porcelain tileThe most durable kitchen floor, cold underfoot unless heated.
Underlayment and membranesWhat goes under the floor matters: sound control, moisture protection and crack isolation.
Hardwood and engineered woodSolid or engineered wood that matches adjoining rooms; wipe spills quickly.
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)Water-resistant, warmer and softer than tile, quick to install; a good fit for busy kitchens with kids and pets.
Wood-look plank tilePorcelain planks that look like wood but take water like tile.
Kitchens like yours in Highland Park: before and after
Before
In progress
After
DetailBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Highland Park
This one is a postwar Cape Cod near Downtown Highland Park. Before: 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 underlayment or membrane, base and toe kick trim, plus transitions and thresholds.
Before
AfterA Northbrook 1950s ranch: before and after
This one is a 1950s ranch near Downtown Northbrook. What we started with: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. The reason for the call: cracked, curling sheet vinyl. After: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant material choice and samples, moving appliances, plus base and toe kick trim.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Buffalo Grove
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Buffalo Grove. The kitchen as it was: 12-inch beige ceramic tile. The main complaint was 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 material choice and samples, subfloor repair and flattening, plus base and toe kick trim.
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Before
AfterHardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing in a 1950s ranch, Highland Park
Finished: the oak floor sanded and refinished with a satin clear finish, grain visible and the water marks gone.
Hardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing in Highland Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1950s ranch, Highland Park
Finished: 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 Highland Park →How the job goes
- 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 Highland Park homeowners
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.
How long does kitchen flooring installation take?
Plank floors are usually quick; tile and hardwood take more time, and subfloor repairs add a day or so.
Do I need an underlayment?
Plank floors need underlayment; tile needs a backer or membrane; condos may require sound-rated material.
Do you move the appliances?
Yes. We pull the refrigerator, range and dishwasher, protect them and set them back afterward.
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.
Do I need a Highland Park-registered contractor for kitchen flooring installation?
The City publishes contractor requirements on its Building Division page (new building codes effective March 1, 2026). We take care of that before work starts.
What kind of Highland Park homes do you work in?
In Highland Park we see Ravinia District retains early artists' colony character and architecture. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do you work in my part of Highland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Highland Park, including Ravinia District, Downtown Highland Park, Port Clinton, St. John's — ZIP 60035 — and nearby Northbrook, Glenview, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Highland Park
- A lot of Highland Park kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Highland Park 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.
Ravinia DistrictDowntown Highland ParkPort ClintonSt. John's
ZIP 60035
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Highland Park
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.