Condo sound rules
In condos, the association often sets the underlayment requirement. We get the rules from management before ordering material.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Lombard, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Lombard kitchens.
- Serving Lombard ZIP 60148
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Lombard
New flooring changes how a kitchen feels underfoot. Our Lombard 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 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.
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.
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.
Clashing floors between rooms
Where the kitchen floor meets hardwood or carpet, a clean transition strip at the right height avoids tripping edges.
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
Click-lock floors separate when the subfloor isn't flat. Leveling comes first, so the joints stay tight.
Dishwasher trapped by the floor
A new floor that's too tall can trap the dishwasher. We run the flooring under it or shim the opening as needed.
What the work covers
- Material choice and samplesHelp choosing between LVP, porcelain, ceramic, hardwood and laminate for how you use the kitchen.
- Moving appliancesWe move the appliances out of the way and set them back when the floor is done.
- Old flooring removalTear-out down to a sound base, with the debris removed.
- 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.
- Transitions and thresholdsClean transitions to the hallway, dining room and other floors.
- Appliances back in placeAppliances returned, reconnected and checked for leaks; the room cleaned.
Options to choose from
Hardwood and engineered woodSolid or engineered wood that matches adjoining rooms; wipe spills quickly.
Laminate flooringAffordable wood-look plank with a tough wear layer; choose a water-resistant version for kitchens.
Wood-look plank tilePorcelain planks that look like wood but take water like tile.
Underlayment and membranesFoam or cork underlayment under planks, acoustic underlayment for condos, uncoupling membrane under tile.
Porcelain tileThe most durable kitchen floor, cold underfoot unless heated.
Kitchens like yours in Lombard: before and after
Before
In progress
After
DetailKitchen Flooring Installation in a postwar bi-level, Lombard
A postwar bi-level in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. The kitchen as it was: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. The main complaint was 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 old flooring removal, transitions and thresholds, plus appliances back in place.
Before
AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a 1960s ranch, Glen Ellyn
A 1960s ranch in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. The kitchen as it was: 9-inch vinyl floor tiles. The reason for the call: old vinyl tile that was lifting and stained. Finished kitchen: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included material choice and samples, transitions and thresholds, plus appliances back in place.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterA Lombard postwar bi-level: before and after
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 Lombard →
Before
AfterA Lombard postwar Cape Cod: before and after
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 Lombard →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Lombard
What changed: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →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 Lombard homeowners
Is luxury vinyl plank waterproof?
The surface handles water; standing water at the seams and edges can still reach the subfloor.
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.
What is the best flooring for a kitchen?
Porcelain is the toughest, LVP is the most forgiving and comfortable, and hardwood looks warmest. We help you weigh them for your household.
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.
Can you match the floor in the next room?
If the floor is still available or the wood can be woven in, yes. Otherwise we choose a complementary one.
Do Lombard condo associations need to approve kitchen flooring installation?
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.
What happens to the old cabinets and debris in Lombard?
Hauler Waste Management. Large items under 100 lbs collected with one refuse sticker per 50 lbs. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a Lombard-registered contractor for kitchen flooring installation?
Contractors must register with the Village: $100 fee, valid 1 year, online or via Building Division; insurance certificate with at least $300,000 liability coverage. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen flooring installation in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60148
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Lombard
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.