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 Oak Brook & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Oak Brook, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Oak Brook kitchens.
- Crews working in Oak Brook ZIP 60523
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Oak Brook
New flooring changes how a kitchen feels underfoot. Our Oak Brook 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cracked or curling sheet vinyl
Old sheet vinyl that is torn by the fridge, curling at the seams or stained near the sink is pulled up and replaced, with the subfloor checked underneath.
Squeaky floor
Squeaks come from loose subfloor on the joists. With the old flooring up, we screw the subfloor down before installing.
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.
- Underlayment or membraneUnderlayment for plank floors, cement board or an uncoupling membrane for tile.
- 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 trimTrim reset or replaced along walls and cabinets.
- 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.
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)Rigid-core plank floors that handle spills well and click together over a flat subfloor.
Wood-look plank tilePorcelain planks that look like wood but take water like tile.
Underlayment and membranesWhat goes under the floor matters: sound control, moisture protection and crack isolation.
Porcelain tileVery hard and waterproof, available in stone and wood looks; needs a stiff subfloor and an uncoupling membrane or backer board.
Kitchen Flooring Installation before and after — Oak Brook homes
Before
In progress
After
DetailAn Oak Brook raised ranch: before and after
This one is a raised ranch in Oak Brook. Before: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. What bothered the owners most: linoleum that was splitting at the seams. Finished kitchen: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered floor installation, grouting and finishing, plus base and toe kick trim.
Before
AfterA Villa Park postwar bi-level: before and after
The site: a postwar bi-level in Villa Park. What we started with: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. The reason for the call: linoleum that was splitting at the seams. After: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included moving appliances, floor installation, plus appliances back in place.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Villa Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a 1950s ranch, Elmhurst
A 1950s ranch in Elmhurst, a typical kitchen for Elmhurst. The kitchen as it was: 9-inch vinyl floor tiles. The reason for the call: a dated vinyl tile floor. The result: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant moving appliances, grouting and finishing, plus base and toe kick trim.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Elmhurst →
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook 1970s split-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 Oak Brook →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1970s tract home, Oak Brook
New cabinets in light sand beige with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Oak Brook →How the job goes
- Choose the floorWe compare LVP, tile and wood for your kitchen and your budget.
- 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 Oak Brook homeowners
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 — moving and reinstalling them is part of the job. Gas connections are handled carefully or by a licensed pro.
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.
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 new flooring go over the old floor?
It can in some cases. We check flatness, attachment and height before deciding.
Oak Brook contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Oak Brook does not require contractor registration; no village-specific requirements for residential alterations. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen flooring installation in Oak Brook?
It depends on the scope. Oak Brook's rule in short: Village publishes a Residential Permit Requirement Listing; its Residential Alteration category requires contract/scope of work, architectural plans and plat of survey. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services (Building).
Do you work in my part of Oak Brook?
Yes. Our crews work across Oak Brook — ZIP 60523 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Elmhurst.
Working in Oak Brook
- A lot of Oak Brook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Oak Brook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60523
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Oak Brook
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.