Old floor tile that may contain asbestos
Some older vinyl tiles and their adhesive can contain asbestos. We don't disturb suspect material until it is tested; if it's positive, it is handled by a licensed abatement contractor or covered in place.
Serving Park Ridge & nearby Des Plaines, Glenview
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Park Ridge, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Park Ridge kitchens.
- Serving Park Ridge ZIP 60068
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Park Ridge
A kitchen floor takes water, dropped pans and constant traffic. In Park Ridge 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cracked floor tile
A row of cracked tiles is a symptom, not the problem. We check the joists and the subfloor and fix the movement first.
Clashing floors between rooms
Where the kitchen floor meets hardwood or carpet, a clean transition strip at the right height avoids tripping edges.
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.
Squeaky floor
Squeaks come from loose subfloor on the joists. With the old flooring up, we screw the subfloor down before installing.
What the work covers
- 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 removalOld vinyl, tile, laminate or wood taken up and hauled away.
- Subfloor repair and flatteningWe fix soft spots and squeaks and flatten the subfloor for the new material.
- Grouting and finishingFinal details on the floor surface, including grout or finish.
- Base and toe kick trimBaseboard, shoe molding or toe-kick trim to cover the expansion gap.
- Transitions and thresholdsClean transitions to the hallway, dining room and other floors.
Finishes we offer
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)Water-resistant, warmer and softer than tile, quick to install; a good fit for busy kitchens with kids and pets.
Hardwood and engineered woodWarm and refinishable; it needs to acclimate before installation and doesn't like standing water.
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.
Ceramic tileA softer, lower-cost tile than porcelain, fine for kitchen traffic with a proper base.
Kitchen Flooring Installation before and after — Park Ridge homes
Before
In progress
After
DetailKitchen Flooring Installation in a postwar Cape Cod, Park Ridge
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Park Ridge. 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. Work included material choice and samples, old flooring removal, plus grouting and finishing.
Before
AfterA Des Plaines postwar Cape Cod: before and after
A postwar Cape Cod in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. Before: vinyl in a checker pattern. What bothered the owners most: old vinyl tile that was lifting and stained. Finished kitchen: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included moving appliances, old flooring removal, plus subfloor repair and flattening.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, postwar bi-level: 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 Park Ridge →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Park Ridge
New cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in forest green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Park Ridge →How your kitchen flooring installation 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 Park Ridge 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.
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.
What affects the cost of a kitchen floor?
Tile costs more to install than plank; leveling and old-floor removal add work. It all goes in a written estimate.
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.
Is luxury vinyl plank waterproof?
The planks resist water well; the subfloor below them doesn't. Wipe spills and fix leaks quickly.
Do I need a Park Ridge-registered contractor for kitchen flooring installation?
Building contractors must register with the City each calendar year ($50 per firm). We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen flooring installation in Park Ridge?
It depends on the scope. Park Ridge's rule in short: Park Ridge publishes permit guidelines by project type; contact the Permit Technicians to confirm whether a kitchen project needs a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed.
Do you work in my part of Park Ridge?
Yes. Our crews work across Park Ridge — ZIP 60068 — and nearby Des Plaines, Glenview, Skokie.
Working in Park Ridge
- A lot of Park Ridge kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Park Ridge homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Park Ridge building department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60068
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Park Ridge
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.