Condo sound rules
Many condo associations require a sound-rated underlayment under hard floors. We check your building's rules and install the underlayment they call for.
Serving Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Palatine, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Palatine kitchens.
- Serving Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Palatine
New flooring changes how a kitchen feels underfoot. Our Palatine 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
Old 9-inch floor tiles and black mastic can contain asbestos. We arrange testing first and plan around the result.
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
We decide where the new floor stops and how it meets the next room before we start, so the joint looks deliberate.
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.
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.
Soft or bouncy spots
Soft plywood near the sink is a common find under old flooring. It is replaced, not covered.
Dishwasher trapped by the floor
We check the dishwasher opening before installing so a new floor never locks it in place.
What's included
- 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.
- Floor installationPlank floors clicked or glued, tile set in thin-set, wood nailed or glued down.
- Grouting and finishingFinal details on the floor surface, including grout or finish.
- Transitions and thresholdsReducers, T-moldings or thresholds at every doorway.
- Appliances back in placeEverything set back, leveled and left ready to use.
Finishes we offer
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.
Laminate flooringAffordable wood-look plank with a tough wear layer; choose a water-resistant version for kitchens.
Porcelain tileVery hard and waterproof, available in stone and wood looks; needs a stiff subfloor and an uncoupling membrane or backer board.
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)Water-resistant, warmer and softer than tile, quick to install; a good fit for busy kitchens with kids and pets.
Kitchens like yours in Palatine: before and after
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DetailKitchen Flooring Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Palatine
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. Before: oak parquet. What bothered the owners most: worn parquet that didn't suit a kitchen. Finished kitchen: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered moving appliances, old flooring removal, plus appliances back in place.
Before
AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a 1950s ranch, Arlington Heights
This one is a 1950s ranch in Arlington Heights. What we started with: vinyl in a checker pattern. What bothered the owners most: a dated vinyl tile floor. After: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered old flooring removal, transitions and thresholds, plus appliances back in place.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterA Buffalo Grove two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Highlands. The kitchen as it was: 12-inch beige ceramic tile. The reason for the call: cold, dated tile with stained grout. Finished kitchen: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered moving appliances, old flooring removal, plus subfloor repair and flattening.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterHardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing in a 1990s two-story colonial, Palatine
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 Palatine →
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AfterA Palatine two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
New cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Palatine →How the job goes
- Choose the floorWe compare LVP, tile and wood for your kitchen and your budget.
- 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 finishNew floor down, edges trimmed, thresholds set and the kitchen cleaned.
Kitchen Flooring Installation questions from Palatine homeowners
LVP or tile in the kitchen?
Choose LVP for comfort and speed, tile for longevity. Both handle spills well.
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.
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.
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.
Do I need an underlayment?
Usually, yes. The type depends on the floor and the building.
Do I need a Palatine-registered contractor for kitchen flooring installation?
Contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a permit is issued. Registration is online and expires Dec 31 each year. We take care of that before work starts.
What happens to the old cabinets and debris in Palatine?
Bulk items go to the curb weekly at no charge (Groot). Large appliances/white goods are collected Wednesdays for $20. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do Palatine 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 permit for kitchen flooring installation in Palatine?
It depends on the scope. Palatine's rule in short: A permit is required to remodel a kitchen or to add/alter the electrical system. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections.
Do you work in my part of Palatine?
Yes. Our crews work across Palatine — ZIP 60067, 60074 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich.
Working in Palatine
- A lot of Palatine kitchens date from the 1970s. 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 Permits & Inspections handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Palatine
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.