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 Schaumburg & nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Schaumburg, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Schaumburg kitchens.
- Crews working in Schaumburg ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Schaumburg
We install kitchen floors in Schaumburg with the prep done right: appliances moved out, old layers taken up, the subfloor checked for flatness and the new floor laid under the dishwasher opening and up to clean thresholds.
Old floor tile that may contain asbestos
Before taking up vintage vinyl tile, we test it. If asbestos is found, it is abated by licensed specialists or encapsulated under the new floor.
Cold, hard tile underfoot
We can install radiant floor heat under new tile, or recommend LVP or wood for a softer, warmer feel.
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.
Wood floor damaged by water
Wood that buckles in front of the sink is a sign of moisture. We repair or replace it once the leak is found.
Clashing floors between rooms
Different floors meeting at odd lines look patched. We plan transitions at doorways and use thresholds or reducers that match.
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.
Squeaky floor
Squeaks come from loose subfloor on the joists. With the old flooring up, we screw the subfloor down before installing.
What we do on the job
- Material choice and samplesSamples at home so you can see the floor next to your cabinets and counters.
- Old flooring removalOld vinyl, tile, laminate or wood taken up and hauled away.
- Underlayment or membraneThe right layer under the floor: foam or sound underlayment, backer board or membrane.
- 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.
Options to choose from
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 tilePorcelain planks that look like wood but take water like tile.
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)Water-resistant, warmer and softer than tile, quick to install; a good fit for busy kitchens with kids and pets.
Underlayment and membranesFoam or cork underlayment under planks, acoustic underlayment for condos, uncoupling membrane under tile.
Hardwood and engineered woodSolid or engineered wood that matches adjoining rooms; wipe spills quickly.
Before and after: kitchens near Schaumburg
Before
In progress
After
DetailA Schaumburg two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Woodfield area. The kitchen as it was: 12-inch beige ceramic tile. The reason for the call: cracked tiles and grout that wouldn't come clean. Finished kitchen: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant material choice and samples, old flooring removal, plus transitions and thresholds.
Before
AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a 1970s tract home, Roselle
The site: a 1970s tract home in Roselle. What we started with: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. What bothered the owners most: linoleum that was splitting at the seams. The result: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered material choice and samples, floor installation, plus base and toe kick trim.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Roselle →
Before
AfterSchaumburg kitchen, 1980s two-story: 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 Schaumburg →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Schaumburg
New cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterA Schaumburg two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
Cabinets in deep olive with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Schaumburg →How the job goes
- Choose the floorLook at samples in your kitchen light and pick a material and color.
- 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 Schaumburg homeowners
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.
Does hardwood need to acclimate?
Most wood floors need to sit in the home first. We follow the maker's acclimation guidelines.
Can new flooring go over the old floor?
It can in some cases. We check flatness, attachment and height before deciding.
Do I need an underlayment?
Plank floors need underlayment; tile needs a backer or membrane; condos may require sound-rated material.
LVP or tile in the kitchen?
Tile wins on durability and heat; LVP wins on comfort, price and installation time.
Which Schaumburg homes do you most often see for kitchen flooring installation?
In Schaumburg we see 1950s-60s suburban subdivisions and 1960s multifamily. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Schaumburg contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village; out-of-town contractor license $125/year (includes $10 Schaumburg Business Association fee), runs through Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Do Schaumburg 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 you work in my part of Schaumburg?
Yes. Our crews work across Schaumburg, including Weathersfield, International Village, Woodfield area, Olde Schaumburg Centre — ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195 — and nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park.
Working in Schaumburg
- A lot of Schaumburg 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.
- Live in the Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
WeathersfieldInternational VillageWoodfield areaOlde Schaumburg CentreTown Square
ZIP 60193ZIP 60173ZIP 60194ZIP 60195
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Schaumburg
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.