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 Roselle & nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Roselle, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Roselle kitchens.
- Crews working in Roselle ZIP 60172
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Roselle
New flooring changes how a kitchen feels underfoot. Our Roselle 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.
Several layers of old flooring
Stacking another floor on old layers raises the height at the dishwasher and the doorway. We take them up instead.
Soft or bouncy spots
Bounce in front of the dishwasher usually means damaged subfloor. We open it up, replace it and then install.
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
Different floors meeting at odd lines look patched. We plan transitions at doorways and use thresholds or reducers that match.
Cold, hard tile underfoot
We can install radiant floor heat under new tile, or recommend LVP or wood for a softer, warmer feel.
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
Humps and dips telegraph through vinyl plank and crack tile. We grind high spots and fill low ones with patch or self-leveler.
What the work covers
- Moving appliancesWe move the appliances out of the way and set them back when the floor is done.
- Subfloor repair and flatteningWe fix soft spots and squeaks and flatten the subfloor for the new material.
- Floor installationPlank floors clicked or glued, tile set in thin-set, wood nailed or glued down.
- 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 woodSolid or engineered wood that matches adjoining rooms; wipe spills quickly.
Wood-look plank tilePorcelain planks that look like wood but take water like tile.
Ceramic tileGlazed ceramic floor tile in many sizes and colors.
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.
Before and after: kitchens near Roselle
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DetailBefore and after: a 1970s split-level in Roselle
The site: a 1970s split-level in Roselle. What we started with: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. The main complaint was linoleum that was splitting at the seams. After: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered floor installation, transitions and thresholds, plus appliances back in place.
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bloomingdale
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Old Town Bloomingdale. What we started with: beige sheet vinyl. The main complaint was linoleum that was splitting at the seams. After: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included moving appliances, subfloor repair and flattening, plus floor installation.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Bloomingdale →
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AfterSchaumburg kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen flooring installation
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Town Square. Before: 12-inch beige ceramic tile. What bothered the owners most: cold, dated tile with stained grout. Finished kitchen: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included grouting and finishing, transitions and thresholds, plus appliances back in place.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Schaumburg →
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AfterRoselle kitchen, 1970s tract home: hardwood floor repair & refinishing
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 Roselle →
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a raised ranch, Roselle
What changed: 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 Roselle →How your kitchen flooring installation 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 finishFloor installed, trim and transitions set and appliances put back — often a few days for LVP, longer for tile.
Kitchen Flooring Installation questions from Roselle homeowners
Can new flooring go over the old floor?
Sometimes, if the old floor is flat, well attached and a single layer, and the extra height works at the doorways and the dishwasher. Often removal is better.
LVP or tile in the kitchen?
Choose LVP for comfort and speed, tile for longevity. Both handle spills well.
Do you move the appliances?
Yes. We pull the refrigerator, range and dishwasher, protect them and set them back afterward.
What affects the cost of a kitchen floor?
Material choice and prep work drive most of the price. After measuring and checking the subfloor, we send a line-item estimate.
How long does kitchen flooring installation take?
LVP in an average kitchen often takes one to two days; tile usually takes longer because of setting and grouting time.
Do I need a Roselle-registered contractor for kitchen flooring installation?
Contractors must register with the Village via Cloudpermit and be licensed: surety bond, certificate of insurance naming the Village, $75 fee. We take care of that before work starts.
Can Roselle bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Flood Brothers takes one bulk item per week at no charge; appliances (white goods) collected for a fee. 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 Roselle?
It depends on the scope. Roselle's rule in short: Permit required for projects including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical and plumbing work; also water heater, roof, HVAC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Roselle?
Yes. Our crews work across Roselle — ZIP 60172 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Schaumburg.
Working in Roselle
- A lot of Roselle kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Roselle homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60172
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Roselle
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.