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Wicker Park, Chicago
Stair Redesign & Complete Floor Restoration on Paulina St., Wicker Park, Chicago
A stair redesign and complete floor restoration on Paulina St. in Wicker Park. Staircases in Victorian-era Chicago houses are often the best piece of joinery in the building, and reworking one means matching what…
- Location
- Wicker Park, Chicago
- Project Type
- Flooring
- Scope
- Stair Redesign & Complete Floor Restoration
About the Project
About This Flooring Project
A stair redesign and complete floor restoration on Paulina St. in Wicker Park. Staircases in Victorian-era Chicago houses are often the best piece of joinery in the building, and reworking one means matching what is already there rather than replacing it with something generic.
Reworking a staircase and restoring the floors around it in the same project keeps species, tone and finish consistent, which is very difficult to achieve if the two are done years apart. Existing timber was assessed for what could be restored before anything was considered for replacement.
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Tell us about your space and what you want to change. We will set up a consultation and come back with a scope, a schedule and a price.
FAQ
Flooring Renovation FAQs
Can original hardwood be refinished instead of replaced?
Often yes, and where the boards have enough thickness left it is usually the better outcome. Old growth hardwood in Chicago buildings is frequently better material than what would replace it. We check thickness, cupping and previous sanding before recommending refinishing over replacement.
What is the difference between solid hardwood, engineered and luxury vinyl plank?
Solid hardwood can be refinished repeatedly but reacts most to humidity. Engineered wood is more dimensionally stable and works better over concrete or below grade. Luxury vinyl plank is fully waterproof and the most forgiving underfoot, but cannot be refinished. The right one depends on the room and the subfloor.
Does the subfloor need work before new flooring goes down?
Sometimes, and it is worth knowing before rather than during. Uneven, damaged or squeaking subfloors telegraph straight through new flooring no matter how good the material is. We assess levelness and condition first and price any correction openly.
How soon can we walk on the floors?
It depends on the finish system used. Site-finished floors need cure time before furniture returns, and that time is not negotiable if you want the finish to hold up. Prefinished and click-lock products are ready far sooner. We tell you the real timeline for the system you choose.
Can flooring be installed while we live in the home?
Usually, with phasing. We work room by room or floor by floor, protect the areas that are not in progress, and keep access routes clear. Site-finished work has cure periods that limit access temporarily, which we schedule around your household rather than the other way round.
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