Condo sound rules
Hard floors in a condo usually need acoustic underlayment to protect the unit below. We follow your association's written requirement.
Serving Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Mount Prospect, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Mount Prospect kitchens.
- Serving Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Mount Prospect
We install kitchen floors in Mount Prospect with the prep done right: appliances moved out, old layers taken up, the subfloor checked for flatness and the new floor laid under the dishwasher opening and up to clean thresholds.
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.
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.
Dishwasher trapped by the floor
When a thick floor goes in around a dishwasher, the appliance can get stuck under the counter. We plan the height so it can still come out.
Cracked floor tile
Tiles that crack in a line usually point to subfloor movement. We fix the cause — stiffness or an uncoupling layer — before laying new tile.
Squeaky floor
Squeaks come from loose subfloor on the joists. With the old flooring up, we screw the subfloor down before installing.
Clashing floors between rooms
Where the kitchen floor meets hardwood or carpet, a clean transition strip at the right height avoids tripping edges.
Several layers of old flooring
Kitchens often hide two or three layers of vinyl and plywood. We remove what's needed to get back to a sound, flat base and keep the height right at the doorways.
What's included
- Material choice and samplesHelp choosing between LVP, porcelain, ceramic, hardwood and laminate for how you use the kitchen.
- Moving appliancesFridge, range and dishwasher pulled out and protected, water and gas connections handled with care.
- Old flooring removalTear-out down to a sound base, with the debris removed.
- Underlayment or membraneUnderlayment for plank floors, cement board or an uncoupling membrane for tile.
- 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 placeAppliances returned, reconnected and checked for leaks; the room cleaned.
Materials and finishes
Hardwood and engineered woodWarm and refinishable; it needs to acclimate before installation and doesn't like standing water.
Ceramic tileA softer, lower-cost tile than porcelain, fine for kitchen traffic with a proper base.
Underlayment and membranesFoam or cork underlayment under planks, acoustic underlayment for condos, uncoupling membrane under tile.
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 tileTile shaped like boards: wood style, tile durability.
Kitchens like yours in Mount Prospect: before and after
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After
DetailMount Prospect kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen flooring installation
This one is a 1950s ranch in Mount Prospect. The kitchen as it was: vinyl in a checker pattern. What bothered the owners most: a dated vinyl tile floor. The result: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered material choice and samples, underlayment or membrane, plus transitions and thresholds.
Before
AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen flooring installation
This one is a postwar bi-level in Elk Grove Village. Before: 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, old flooring removal, plus transitions and thresholds.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterHardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing in a 1960s ranch, Mount Prospect
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 Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1960s ranch, Mount Prospect
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 Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect 1950s ranch: before and after
Finished: 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 Mount Prospect →How the job goes
- Choose the floorLook at samples in your kitchen light and pick a material and color.
- Measure and checkWe measure, check the subfloor, look under the old floor and note the doorways.
- Prep the kitchenAppliances out, old floor up, subfloor repaired and leveled.
- Install and finishNew floor down, edges trimmed, thresholds set and the kitchen cleaned.
Kitchen Flooring Installation questions from Mount Prospect homeowners
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?
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.
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.
Is luxury vinyl plank waterproof?
The surface handles water; standing water at the seams and edges can still reach the subfloor.
Do Mount Prospect 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.
Do I need a Mount Prospect-registered contractor for kitchen flooring installation?
A Contractor's License is required for general contractors (and listed trades); $200, valid one year, applied for through the online portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Can Mount Prospect bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Republic Services collects approved bulk items weekly at no charge. Appliances (white goods) cost an extra fee paid on pickup day. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for kitchen flooring installation in Mount Prospect?
It depends on the scope. Mount Prospect's rule in short: Kitchen remodels need a permit and a code review (about 10 business days). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- A lot of Mount Prospect 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 Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Mount Prospect
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.