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 Villa Park & nearby Elmhurst, Lombard
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Villa Park, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Villa Park kitchens.
- Crews working in Villa Park ZIP 60181
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Villa Park
New flooring changes how a kitchen feels underfoot. Our Villa Park 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.
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.
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.
Cracked floor tile
Broken tile and crumbling grout often come from a floor that flexes. New tile goes over a stiffened, flat base.
Soft or bouncy spots
Bounce in front of the dishwasher usually means damaged subfloor. We open it up, replace it and then install.
Wood floor damaged by water
Cupped or dark boards by the sink and fridge mean water got under them. We replace the damaged area or the whole floor with a more water-tolerant material.
Squeaky floor
Loose plywood rubbing on nails makes the noise. We re-secure it with screws before the new floor goes down.
Dishwasher trapped by the floor
When a thick floor goes in around a dishwasher, the appliance can get stuck under the counter. We plan the height so it can still come out.
What's included
- Material choice and samplesHelp choosing between LVP, porcelain, ceramic, hardwood and laminate for how you use the kitchen.
- Moving appliancesWe move the appliances out of the way and set them back when the floor is done.
- Subfloor repair and flatteningDamaged plywood replaced, loose panels screwed down and the surface leveled.
- Underlayment or membraneUnderlayment for plank floors, cement board or an uncoupling membrane for tile.
- 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.
- Appliances back in placeAppliances returned, reconnected and checked for leaks; the room cleaned.
Materials and finishes
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.
Wood-look plank tileTile shaped like boards: wood style, tile durability.
Porcelain tileThe most durable kitchen floor, cold underfoot unless heated.
Underlayment and membranesWhat goes under the floor matters: sound control, moisture protection and crack isolation.
Kitchens like yours in Villa Park: before and after
Before
In progress
After
DetailBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Villa Park
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Villa Park. Before: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. The main complaint was cracked, curling sheet vinyl. After: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant moving appliances, subfloor repair and flattening, plus underlayment or membrane.
Before
AfterElmhurst kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen flooring installation
The site: a 1960s ranch in Elmhurst. Before: 9-inch vinyl floor tiles. The main complaint was a dated vinyl tile floor. Finished kitchen: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included moving appliances, subfloor repair and flattening, plus appliances back in place.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Elmhurst →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Oak Brook
The site: a raised ranch in Oak Brook. What we started with: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. The main complaint was linoleum that was splitting at the seams. The result: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included material choice and samples, base and toe kick trim, plus appliances back in place.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterA Villa Park 1950s ranch: before and after
The oak floor sanded and refinished with a satin clear finish, grain visible and the water marks gone.
Hardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing in Villa Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Villa Park
What changed: new cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Villa Park →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 Villa Park homeowners
Do you move the appliances?
Yes. We pull the refrigerator, range and dishwasher, protect them and set them back afterward.
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.
LVP or tile in the kitchen?
Tile wins on durability and heat; LVP wins on comfort, price and installation time.
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.
What affects the cost of a kitchen floor?
The material, the size of the kitchen, tear-out, subfloor repair and how many transitions there are. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
What happens to the old cabinets and debris in Villa Park?
Hauler is Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS). Bulk items collected loose on regular day. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Villa Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
No general contractor registration described. Homeowners acting as own general contractor submit a form and homeowner's insurance copy. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen flooring installation in Villa Park?
It depends on the scope. Villa Park's rule in short: Permit required for adding, replacing or relocating plumbing fixtures, electrical or HVAC systems, and for moving or building walls. We handle the permit when one is needed with Permitting Division, Community & Economic Development.
Do you work in my part of Villa Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Villa Park — ZIP 60181 — and nearby Elmhurst, Lombard, Addison.
Working in Villa Park
- A lot of Villa Park kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Villa Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Permitting Division, Community & Economic Development handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60181
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Villa Park
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.