Flooring Services in Chicago

By the room and the subfloor, not by preference alone. Solid hardwood refinishes repeatedly but reacts to humidity. Engineered is more stable over concrete or below grade. Luxury vinyl plank is fully waterproof. Laminate suits dry living areas. We match the material to where it is going.

More often than people expect. Old growth hardwood in Chicago buildings is frequently better material than what would replace it, and refinishing costs less than replacement. What decides it is the wear layer left above the tongue, which we check before recommending either route.

Sometimes, and it is far better to know before than during. Dips, flex and squeaks telegraph straight through any new floor, and large-format tile and click-lock planks are the least forgiving of all. We assess flatness and condition before quoting the finish.

Yes, and it is how most occupied homes handle it. We phase the work, protect the areas not in progress and keep access routes clear. Site-finished floors have cure periods that limit access temporarily, and we schedule those around your household.

Many associations set a minimum acoustic rating for hard flooring, and the underlayment is what delivers it. It is worth checking the building's rules before choosing a product rather than after it has been ordered.

Longer than you can walk on it. Site-finished floors keep hardening after they are dry to the touch, and putting rugs or heavy furniture down early is the most common way a good floor is spoiled. We give real dates for the system used.