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 West Chicago & nearby Winfield, Carol Stream
Kitchen Flooring Installation in West Chicago, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in West Chicago kitchens.
- Serving West Chicago ZIP 60185
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen floor problems we fix in West Chicago
A kitchen floor takes water, dropped pans and constant traffic. In West Chicago 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.
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.
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.
Soft or bouncy spots
Bounce in front of the dishwasher usually means damaged subfloor. We open it up, replace it and then install.
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.
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.
Cracked floor tile
Broken tile and crumbling grout often come from a floor that flexes. New tile goes over a stiffened, flat base.
Cracked or curling sheet vinyl
Torn vinyl and lifting seams collect dirt and let water under. We remove it and lay a floor made for kitchens.
What we do on the job
- Moving appliancesFridge, range and dishwasher pulled out and protected, water and gas connections handled with care.
- Old flooring removalTear-out down to a sound base, with the debris removed.
- 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.
- 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
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.
Laminate flooringAffordable wood-look plank with a tough wear layer; choose a water-resistant version for kitchens.
Hardwood and engineered woodWarm and refinishable; it needs to acclimate before installation and doesn't like standing water.
Ceramic tileGlazed ceramic floor tile in many sizes and colors.
Before and after: kitchens near West Chicago
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In progress
After
DetailWest Chicago kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen flooring installation
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in West Chicago. Before: beige sheet vinyl. The reason for the call: linoleum that was splitting at the seams. Finished kitchen: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included subfloor repair and flattening, transitions and thresholds, plus appliances back in place.
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AfterA Winfield two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Winfield, a typical kitchen for Winfield. What we started with: oak parquet. What bothered the owners most: worn parquet that didn't suit a kitchen. After: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant moving appliances, subfloor repair and flattening, plus transitions and thresholds.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Winfield →
Before
AfterA West Chicago 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: the oak floor sanded and refinished with a satin clear finish, grain visible and the water marks gone.
Hardwood Floor Repair & Refinishing in West Chicago →
Before
AfterWest Chicago kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
Finished: new cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for dark soapstone-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in West Chicago →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, West Chicago
Cabinets in soft white with brushed nickel bar pulls, black honed granite counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in West Chicago →How your kitchen flooring installation goes
- Choose the floorWe compare LVP, tile and wood for your kitchen and your budget.
- Measure and checkWe measure, check the subfloor, look under the old floor and note the doorways.
- 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 West Chicago homeowners
Can you match the floor in the next room?
We can often continue the same wood or plank into the kitchen, or choose a floor that meets it with a clean transition.
Do you move the appliances?
Yes. We pull the refrigerator, range and dishwasher, protect them and set them back afterward.
Does hardwood need to acclimate?
It does. We deliver the boards early and check moisture levels before installing.
LVP or tile in the kitchen?
Choose LVP for comfort and speed, tile for longevity. Both handle spills well.
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 West Chicago-registered contractor for kitchen flooring installation?
All contractors and subcontractors working in West Chicago must be registered with the City (insurance, licensing and bonding are checked). We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen flooring installation in West Chicago?
It depends on the scope. West Chicago's rule in short: West Chicago requires a building permit for certain home improvement and remodeling projects; the city publishes an Additions & Remodeling permit guide with a submittal checklist. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of West Chicago?
Yes. Our crews work across West Chicago — ZIP 60185 — and nearby Winfield, Carol Stream, St. Charles.
Working in West Chicago
- A lot of West Chicago kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most West Chicago homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60185
Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in West Chicago
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.