Cold, hard tile underfoot
We can install radiant floor heat under new tile, or recommend LVP or wood for a softer, warmer feel.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Chicago & the Suburbs
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Chicagoland kitchens.
- Crews working in the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Chicagoland
A kitchen floor takes water, dropped pans and constant traffic. In Chicagoland 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.
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.
Squeaky floor
The best time to fix a squeak is when the floor is open. We fasten loose panels to the framing so the new floor is quiet.
Clashing floors between rooms
Where the kitchen floor meets hardwood or carpet, a clean transition strip at the right height avoids tripping edges.
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
A spongy area by the sink or dishwasher often means water got into the subfloor. We cut out the damaged section and replace it before the new floor goes in.
Cracked or curling sheet vinyl
When linoleum or sheet vinyl starts to split and lift, patches don't last. A new floor over a sound, flat base does.
Uneven or sloped subfloor
Click-lock floors separate when the subfloor isn't flat. Leveling comes first, so the joints stay tight.
What's included
- Material choice and samplesSamples at home so you can see the floor next to your cabinets and counters.
- 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.
- Underlayment or membraneUnderlayment for plank floors, cement board or an uncoupling membrane for tile.
- Grouting and finishingTile grouted and cleaned; wood finished or protected; plank edges tight.
- 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.
Finishes we offer
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.
Ceramic tileGlazed ceramic floor tile in many sizes and colors.
Wood-look plank tileTile shaped like boards: wood style, tile durability.
Laminate flooringA budget plank floor; newer water-resistant lines suit kitchens better.
Kitchen Flooring Installation across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Prewar towns
Old wood under the vinyl
Older Evanston and Berwyn kitchens sometimes hide original wood strip floors under linoleum. Sometimes it can be refinished; often it serves as a base for the new floor.
Condo and townhome towns
Condo sound rules
In condos, the association often sets the underlayment requirement. We get the rules from management before ordering material.
Woodridge, Lisle, Mount Prospect, Oak Park, Carol Stream, Schaumburg
Before and after in Chicago-area kitchens
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Glen Ellyn
The site: a postwar bi-level in Glen Ellyn. What we started with: 9-inch vinyl floor tiles. The reason for the call: a dated vinyl tile floor. Finished kitchen: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant moving appliances, subfloor repair and flattening, plus underlayment or membrane.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a brick bungalow from the 1920s, Evanston
This one is a brick bungalow from the 1920s in Evanston. Before: cracked sheet linoleum. The main complaint was linoleum that was splitting at the seams. Finished kitchen: black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered material choice and samples, base and toe kick trim, plus appliances back in place.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Evanston →
Before
AfterCrystal Lake kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen flooring installation
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Wedgewood. Before: beige sheet vinyl. The reason for the call: cracked, curling sheet vinyl. After: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. The job covered underlayment or membrane, grouting and finishing, plus base and toe kick trim.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Crystal Lake →How the job 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 kitchenTear-out and subfloor work so the new floor has a flat base.
- Install and finishNew floor down, edges trimmed, thresholds set and the kitchen cleaned.
Good to know before kitchen flooring installation
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 is the best flooring for a kitchen?
Porcelain is the toughest, LVP is the most forgiving and comfortable, and hardwood looks warmest. We help you weigh them for your household.
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.
Is luxury vinyl plank waterproof?
The planks resist water well; the subfloor below them doesn't. Wipe spills and fix leaks quickly.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
Kitchen Flooring Installation near you
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