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 Skokie & nearby Evanston, Park Ridge
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Skokie, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Skokie kitchens.
- Crews working in Skokie ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Skokie
New flooring changes how a kitchen feels underfoot. Our Skokie 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.
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.
Dishwasher trapped by the floor
A new floor that's too tall can trap the dishwasher. We run the flooring under it or shim the opening as needed.
Squeaky floor
Squeaks come from loose subfloor on the joists. With the old flooring up, we screw the subfloor down before installing.
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.
Soft or bouncy spots
Bounce in front of the dishwasher usually means damaged subfloor. We open it up, replace it and then install.
Uneven or sloped subfloor
A floor that rolls under your feet needs flattening before any new material. We check it with a straightedge and correct it.
What's included
- 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.
- 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.
- Base and toe kick trimBaseboard, shoe molding or toe-kick trim to cover the expansion gap.
- Transitions and thresholdsReducers, T-moldings or thresholds at every doorway.
- Appliances back in placeAppliances returned, reconnected and checked for leaks; the room cleaned.
Materials and finishes
Wood-look plank tileTile shaped like boards: wood style, tile durability.
Porcelain tileVery hard and waterproof, available in stone and wood looks; needs a stiff subfloor and an uncoupling membrane or backer board.
Hardwood and engineered woodWarm and refinishable; it needs to acclimate before installation and doesn't like standing water.
Underlayment and membranesFoam or cork underlayment under planks, acoustic underlayment for condos, uncoupling membrane under 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.
Kitchens like yours in Skokie: before and after
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DetailKitchen Flooring Installation in a 1950s ranch, Skokie
A 1950s ranch in Skokie, a typical kitchen for Skokie. Before: 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. The job covered material choice and samples, subfloor repair and flattening, plus floor installation.
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AfterAn Evanston 1920s bungalow: before and after
This one is a 1920s bungalow in Evanston. The kitchen as it was: cracked sheet linoleum. What bothered the owners most: cracked, curling sheet vinyl. The result: black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included old flooring removal, base and toe kick trim, plus transitions and thresholds.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Evanston →
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AfterSkokie kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: 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 Skokie →
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AfterSkokie kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
New cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for warm walnut butcher block counters.
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AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, Skokie
Cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Skokie →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 finishFloor installed, trim and transitions set and appliances put back — often a few days for LVP, longer for tile.
Kitchen Flooring Installation questions from Skokie homeowners
Is luxury vinyl plank waterproof?
The surface handles water; standing water at the seams and edges can still reach the subfloor.
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 you move the appliances?
We do. Appliances come out before tear-out and go back in when the floor is finished.
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.
Do I need an underlayment?
Plank floors need underlayment; tile needs a backer or membrane; condos may require sound-rated material.
Can Skokie bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
One large item or two small items at the curb weekly on regular refuse day, no appointment, out by 7 a.m. and no more than 24 hours ahead. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a Skokie-registered contractor for kitchen flooring installation?
Many contractors must be registered and insured with the Village each year; permits are not issued unless all listed contractors are registered and insured. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen flooring installation in Skokie?
It depends on the scope. Skokie's rule in short: Electrical work and plumbing or electrical system changes need a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division.
Do you work in my part of Skokie?
Yes. Our crews work across Skokie — ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203 — and nearby Evanston, Park Ridge, Glenview.
Working in Skokie
- A lot of Skokie kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Skokie homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Skokie
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.