Clashing floors between rooms
Where the kitchen floor meets hardwood or carpet, a clean transition strip at the right height avoids tripping edges.
Serving Naperville & nearby Lisle, Warrenville
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Naperville, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Naperville kitchens.
- Crews working in Naperville ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Naperville
A kitchen floor takes water, dropped pans and constant traffic. In Naperville 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.
Squeaky floor
Loose plywood rubbing on nails makes the noise. We re-secure it with screws before the new floor goes down.
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.
Several layers of old flooring
Layer on layer makes the kitchen higher than the hall. Removing the old ones keeps the new floor level with the next room.
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.
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.
Cracked or curling sheet vinyl
When linoleum or sheet vinyl starts to split and lift, patches don't last. A new floor over a sound, flat base does.
Cold, hard tile underfoot
We can install radiant floor heat under new tile, or recommend LVP or wood for a softer, warmer feel.
What we do on the job
- Material choice and samplesHelp choosing between LVP, porcelain, ceramic, hardwood and laminate for how you use the kitchen.
- Old flooring removalOld vinyl, tile, laminate or wood taken up and hauled away.
- Subfloor repair and flatteningDamaged plywood replaced, loose panels screwed down and the surface leveled.
- Grouting and finishingTile grouted and cleaned; wood finished or protected; plank edges tight.
- 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 placeEverything set back, leveled and left ready to use.
Options to choose from
Hardwood and engineered woodWarm and refinishable; it needs to acclimate before installation and doesn't like standing water.
Underlayment and membranesFoam or cork underlayment under planks, acoustic underlayment for condos, uncoupling membrane under tile.
Laminate flooringA budget plank floor; newer water-resistant lines suit kitchens better.
Porcelain tileVery hard and waterproof, available in stone and wood looks; needs a stiff subfloor and an uncoupling membrane or backer board.
Wood-look plank tileTile shaped like boards: wood style, tile durability.
Before and after: kitchens near Naperville
Before
In progress
After
DetailKitchen Flooring Installation in a 1980s two-story, Naperville
This one is a 1980s two-story in Naperville. Before: oak parquet. What bothered the owners most: worn parquet that didn't suit a kitchen. After: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered old flooring removal, subfloor repair and flattening, plus base and toe kick trim.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Woodridge
The site: a 1980s two-story near Seven Bridges. The kitchen as it was: 12-inch beige ceramic tile. The main complaint was cracked tiles and grout that wouldn't come clean. After: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included material choice and samples, grouting and finishing, plus appliances back in place.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Woodridge →
Before
AfterNaperville kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: hardwood floor repair & refinishing
The oak floor sanded and refinished with a satin clear finish, grain visible and the water marks gone.
Hardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing in Naperville →
Before
AfterNaperville kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
Finished: new cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Naperville →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Naperville
Cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Naperville →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 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 Naperville homeowners
Should flooring go under the kitchen cabinets?
Floating floors like LVP and laminate should not be under cabinets; they need to move. Tile and nailed wood can go under, which helps if you change cabinets later.
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.
What affects the cost of a kitchen floor?
The material, the size of the kitchen, tear-out, subfloor repair and how many transitions there are. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Do I need an underlayment?
Most plank floors need one unless it is attached. Tile goes on backer board or an uncoupling membrane. Condos often have their own requirement.
LVP or tile in the kitchen?
Choose LVP for comfort and speed, tile for longevity. Both handle spills well.
Which Naperville homes do you most often see for kitchen flooring installation?
In Naperville we see historic district homes from the 1800s and rapid suburban growth 1960s-1990s. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
What happens to the old cabinets and debris in Naperville?
Hauler Groot Industries (630-892-9294): two bulk items/week free; one appliance/week free but call ahead. 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 Naperville?
It depends on the scope. Naperville's rule in short: Remodeling such as kitchens requires a permit, as do electrical work (minor repairs and low-voltage excepted), plumbing pipe/fixture installation or rearrangement, and structural changes. We handle the permit when one is needed with Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits.
Do you work in my part of Naperville?
Yes. Our crews work across Naperville, including Downtown Naperville, Highlands, Tamarack — ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565 — and nearby Lisle, Warrenville, Bolingbrook.
Working in Naperville
- A lot of Naperville kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Naperville homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Naperville Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Downtown NapervilleHighlandsTamarack
ZIP 60540ZIP 60563ZIP 60564ZIP 60565
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Naperville
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.