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Avatar for Traditional Quality Hardwood Flooring Inc
Traditional Quality Hardwood Flooring Inc
5.0(
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Wood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceFlooring - Install, Repair, or RefinishLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Install+15 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ismael and the team did an outstanding job replacing the floor in my rental unit. The finished floor looks beautiful, and they were professional, courteous, and respectful of my space from start to finish. I would definitely call them first for any future hardwood flooring projects."
Installing LVP
Hardwood Floor Restoration
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Installing LVP
Hardwood Floor Restoration

+160

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Modern Quality Flooring Inc
4.9(
385
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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallWood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceWood Flooring - Refinish+7 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Danny and his staff at Modern Quality Flooring have delivered quality craftsmanship multiple times while working on floors in our home. They are always quick to deliver estimates, give reliable timelines, arrive early to complete their job, and do beautiful work. They have installed wood flooring throughout entire floors in our house, patched, sanded and stained existing hardwood, and are planning to install laminate flooring in our basement next. We trust them to guide us in all future flooring endeavors."
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+135

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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K.A.L.S. Flooring
4.8(
59
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Wood Flooring - RefinishWood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceWood Flooring - Install or Completely Replace - For Business+3 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

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"Alex and Mario took on a very complicated rebuild of my floors and subfloors due to extensive water damage. The results are exceptional! I will have them back shortly to perform sanding, stain and sealing to the upstairs wood flooring to match to finish the special touches they provide - Thank you from the bottom of my heart"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Rustic Flooring Inc
5.0(
50
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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallWood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceWood Flooring - Refinish+8 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcel and team did a fantastic job with the flooring. Right since the beginning from getting the quote, to committing on the dates to the installation, everything was done very professionally. They are a very experienced contractor, and it shows in the quality of work. We were also in a time crunch with our flooring job, and Marcel went above and beyond to get things done on time! He also has an amazing network of other contractors who can take care of all the other needs around the flooring job. We are very happy with our new floors and highly recommend Marcel and team for any flooring work anyone needs."
Hardwood Flooring Sales/Installation/Refinishing Project
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation Project
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation Project
Remodeling - General Project
Flooring Sales and Installation Project

+99

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr Carpet Shop at Home
4.9(
787
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Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by ConsumerLuxury Vinyl Flooring - RepairVinyl or Linoleum Sheet Flooring or Tiles - Install+13 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Called Mr. Carpet about two weeks ago and received a phone call back from Mary in less than 12 hours.  She set up the appointment for Bob to come out and measure the various area slated for carpeting.  Bob arrived on time, took his shoes off and began measuring the areas for replacement.  He then showed up various samples of carpeting from three large sample books.  He also broke down his estimate to exclude some areas that we thought we would hold off on replacing.  We eventually decided to have all the areas re-carpeted so that the carpeting would flow from one area to the other.
Got a call the day before the carpeting was to be installed telling me that Carlos and his team would be doing the work and would be at the house between 9-10am.  Next morning Carlos called and told us he would be there with his team of two other workers at 8:45 which was fine with us.  They came in and immediately began relocating the furniture using profession moving techniques including runners put under the china cabinets which were then moved to another area.  Each guy had his own job and they worked very good together.  By 11 AM they had all the padding and most of the carpeting installed except for the floating stairs that needed much more work. After laying the carpet they vacuumed all the floors and disposed of the old carpeting.  
I really liked working with these guys and they knew exactly what to do in every situation.
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+8

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
SUPERIOR HARDWOOD FLOORS INC
4.8(
111
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Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by ConsumerWood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceFlooring - Install, Repair, or Refinish+15 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was very professional, I can not have choose better company than hardwood flooring, defiantly the right company to get done my flooring, when I purchase my house the floors where dated, and, when the floors where done, they look better than new, the workers wore professional, clean and efficient, I am very happy with the finish products.it brings value to my house, I totally recommended my money was well spend it. Thank you George and crew."
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+13

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Carpets In The Park, Inc.
4.4(
196
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Install+6 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had laminate and carpet installed in our home and it was completed very quickly. The payment options were great. We had changed our minds about flooring and carpet colors more than once and Joe from the company stopped by on several occasions to help us decide. They always answered our calls and or called us back within a day. The price was fair and I would recommend Carpets in the Park to anyone,"
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Hardwood Floors
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Hardwood Floors

+6

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.9(
84
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Wood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceFlooring - Install, Repair, or RefinishLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Install+11 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you, Cesar and team, for such a wonderful experience from our initial meeting through the final walk-through! I originally met with Cesar to discuss remodeling our mudroom and laundry room. After our first conversation, the scope quickly grew into a much larger project that included a complete mudroom remodel, creating a new laundry room, updating our powder room, replacing carpet in two rooms with hardwood flooring, and refinishing all of the hardwood floors on our first floor. Were there a few hiccups along the way? Of course—every renovation has them. What truly stood out was how Cesar and his team handled every challenge. They addressed issues quickly, communicated openly, and always kept us informed of the plan moving forward. Their responsiveness and commitment to doing the job right gave us confidence throughout the entire process. We are looking forward to making more changes to our home with Cesar and Top Bros team!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

Now that you know the true pleasure of a squeaky-clean floor, you’re probably wondering how to keep floors clean between mop days. Here are the best tips to keep your floor looking spotless:

  • Give floors a quick daily swipe with a microfiber mop.

  • Keep a spray bottle of your cleaning solution on hand to use as needed.

  • Sweep daily and vacuum once or twice a week.

  • Clean up spills and messes as soon as they happen.

  • Place a doormat at each entrance to your home to reduce mud tracking.

  • Consider enforcing a “no shoes inside” policy.

  • Wash your pet’s paws before letting them back inside.

There could be several reasons why your carpet padding has adhered to the floor. Some of the most common reasons include:

  • There was intentional gluing or stapling to the surface.

  • The polyurethane and floor bonded over years of wear.

  • Pet urine, spills, or other substances leaked through the carpet and created a sticky surface.

If the carpeting in the home has not been changed in a long time, clearing off the padding underneath could be difficult. Pet urine can wreak havoc on carpeting and the flooring underneath. If you plan to reinstall carpeting, remember to use proper cleaning techniques for removing pet urine odors to prevent future problems.

There are a few different types of finishes to choose from for the final step of the project. 

Water-based polyurethane sealants emit fewer odors and fumes but dry quickly, which can pose a challenge when trying to get a smooth coat. Oil-based polyurethane sealants let out more odors and fumes into the air (it’s especially important to wear a respirator if you choose this type), but they take longer to dry, which can be more forgiving during the finishing step. 

Some may prefer wood oil to polyurethane because rather than creating a layer, it becomes part of the wood. Wood oil takes longer to dry, and is less resistant to wear and tear; however, it creates a natural-looking result by enhancing the grain of the wood. 

Raising a sunken living room requires help from a professional contractor. The expert will remove existing flooring and trim, reroute utility lines with respect to the new floor level, pour concrete to fill the recessed space, and then let the concrete cure. After the foundation is raised up, the contractor will install the new utility lines, repaint the walls, if necessary, and finish the area with flooring and trim.

No, thick carpet padding isn’t necessarily better than thinner padding. The appropriate padding thickness will depend on the type of carpet and the amount of foot traffic in the area. 

For example, thick padding works well in low-traffic areas, like bedrooms, where you have soft and plush carpeting. However, thick carpet padding can damage low-pile carpet, which is used in the busiest parts of your home (like hallways and entryways). For that reason, it’s best to use thinner, heavier padding underneath carpet in high-traffic areas.

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