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 Northbrook & nearby Glenview, Highland Park
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Northbrook, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Northbrook kitchens.
- Serving Northbrook ZIP 60062
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Northbrook
New flooring changes how a kitchen feels underfoot. Our Northbrook 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.
Wood floor damaged by water
Black stains and cupping near the dishwasher come from repeated leaks. We fix the floor and can suggest a surface that handles water better.
Cold, hard tile underfoot
Tile is durable but cold. Heated floor mats under tile or a plank floor instead are the usual answers.
Floor stops at the cabinets — or runs under them
Floating floors like LVP go up to the cabinets, not under them; tile and nailed wood can run under or stop at the toe kick. We plan it with your future remodel in mind.
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
Squeaks come from loose subfloor on the joists. With the old flooring up, we screw the subfloor down before installing.
Uneven or sloped subfloor
Click-lock floors separate when the subfloor isn't flat. Leveling comes first, so the joints stay tight.
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.
What we do on the job
- Material choice and samplesSamples at home so you can see the floor next to your cabinets and counters.
- Moving appliancesFridge, range and dishwasher pulled out and protected, water and gas connections handled with care.
- Underlayment or membraneThe right layer under the floor: foam or sound underlayment, backer board or membrane.
- Floor installationThe new floor laid straight from the main sight line, with expansion gaps where needed.
- Grouting and finishingTile grouted and cleaned; wood finished or protected; plank edges tight.
- 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
Underlayment and membranesFoam or cork underlayment under planks, acoustic underlayment for condos, uncoupling membrane under tile.
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)Rigid-core plank floors that handle spills well and click together over a flat subfloor.
Porcelain tileThe most durable kitchen floor, cold underfoot unless heated.
Laminate flooringAffordable wood-look plank with a tough wear layer; choose a water-resistant version for kitchens.
Hardwood and engineered woodSolid or engineered wood that matches adjoining rooms; wipe spills quickly.
Kitchen Flooring Installation before and after — Northbrook homes
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In progress
After
DetailNorthbrook kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen flooring installation
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Northbrook. What we started with: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. What bothered the owners most: cracked, curling sheet vinyl. After: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included moving appliances, floor installation, plus transitions and thresholds.
Before
AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a 1960s ranch, Highland Park
The site: a 1960s ranch near Ravinia District. The kitchen as it was: 9-inch vinyl floor tiles. The reason for the call: old vinyl tile that was lifting and stained. The result: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant moving appliances, underlayment or membrane, plus base and toe kick trim.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Highland Park →
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen flooring installation
The site: a 1960s ranch in Mount Prospect. Before: 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. The job covered underlayment or membrane, floor installation, plus grouting and finishing.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Northbrook
The oak floor sanded and refinished with a satin clear finish, grain visible and the water marks gone.
Hardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing in Northbrook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Northbrook
What changed: 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 Northbrook →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 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 Northbrook homeowners
What is the best flooring for a kitchen?
For most kitchens it's porcelain tile or luxury vinyl plank: both handle water well. Hardwood works if you wipe spills quickly and want it to match nearby rooms.
Does hardwood need to acclimate?
Most wood floors need to sit in the home first. We follow the maker's acclimation guidelines.
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.
LVP or tile in the kitchen?
Tile wins on durability and heat; LVP wins on comfort, price and installation time.
Is luxury vinyl plank waterproof?
The surface handles water; standing water at the seams and edges can still reach the subfloor.
Northbrook contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Village contractor license required, good for one year: general contractors $100; electrical $70. We take care of that before work starts.
Can Northbrook bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
One bulk item per week at the curb free; white goods (stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers) handled separately, $30 each, scheduled with LRS at 844.633.3577. 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 Northbrook?
It depends on the scope. Northbrook's rule in short: Village lists separate permit types: Single Family Alterations - Interior, Electrical (new wiring/outlets), and Plumbing (new fixtures). We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Planning Services.
Do you work in my part of Northbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Northbrook, including Techny, Downtown Northbrook — ZIP 60062 — and nearby Glenview, Highland Park, Mount Prospect.
Working in Northbrook
- A lot of Northbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Northbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Planning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
TechnyDowntown Northbrook
ZIP 60062
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Northbrook
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.