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Avatar for Mike's Hardwood Flooring Inc
Mike's Hardwood Flooring Inc
4.7(
460
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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - RepairFlooring - Install, Repair, or Refinish+15 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a floor leveling issue in which a room was part tile over cement and part carpet over hardwood, with the tiled part being higher than the carpeted part. We wanted to remove the tile, level the entire floor, and have hard wood flooring throughout the room. This was a challenge for the other contractors and flooring people who came out to give estimates. However, Mike of Mike’s flooring came out and immediately knew how to implement a plan of action. Mike’s team responded quickly and finished the job in a timely manner. They were pleasant and respectful, took care to limit the dust, and cleaned up after themselves. Mike also gave us great remodeling advice and provided us with great referrals for other trade experts. Most importantly, Mike charged a fair price, and he and his team did a WONDERFUL job. The new hard wood flooring looks GORGEOUS! Mike is a true expert in flooring, and I highly recommend him and his team."
Hardwood Flooring Sales/Installation/Refinishing Project
New Gym Floor and Striping
Winnetka IL 
White Oak 3 1/4 floor And Custom stairs color
Wide plank floor
New Gym Floor and Strips

+115

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Traditional Quality Hardwood Flooring Inc
5.0(
74
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Flooring - Install, Repair, or RefinishLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Install - For Business+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%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Avatar for K.A.L.S. Flooring
K.A.L.S. Flooring
4.8(
59
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Wood Flooring - RefinishWood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceWood Flooring - Repair or Partially Replace+3 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Rustic Flooring Inc
Rustic Flooring Inc
5.0(
49
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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallWood Flooring - RefinishFlooring - Install, Repair, or 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
Avatar for Hardwood Flooring Andrei
Hardwood Flooring Andrei
4.8(
47
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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

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Andrei did a great job installing new hard wood floors in the dinning room and refinishing kitchen floors. Very professional and a perfectionist. Floors came out great! He was always on time, a one man show who knows what he is doing. I'm thinking of having hard wood floors installed in another room and i would not think about going any where else than Andrei flooring."
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+146

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr Carpet Shop at Home
4.9(
787
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Carpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Install+13 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Our Plush Sample Book
A Plush Close Up
Some of Our Plush Carpets
Our Cut & Loop Sample Book
A Cut & Loop Close Up

+8

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.9(
82
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Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by ConsumerFlooring - 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

"We had a great experience working with Top Bros construction and remodeling. They fully removed our tile and wood flooring and installed LVP that we had provided. They also installed new trim and baseboards throughout, which look great. They were timely and efficient. We are very happy with the outcome!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

Whether you install flooring before or after kitchen cabinets depends primarily on the type of flooring you are using. For materials like hardwood, tile, and sheet flooring, the best practice is to install the flooring first. This ensures the cabinets are installed at the correct height and on a stable surface. However, you should not install cabinets on top of floating floors, such as laminate or luxury vinyl plank (LVP). These types of flooring need room to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. Placing heavy cabinets on top can restrict this movement, potentially causing the floor to buckle and making the cabinets unstable. For floating floors, install the cabinets first and then lay the flooring up to them. Other reasons to consider installing cabinets before the flooring include saving money on materials (since you won't need flooring under the cabinets) and avoiding potential damage to your new floor during cabinet installation. Additionally, installing cabinets directly on the subfloor might prevent voiding your flooring's warranty.

These are two different questions. The most budget-friendly flooring option for a bathroom is waterproof luxury vinyl, but installing vinyl flooring is a fairly extensive DIY project best left to homeowners with a lot of confidence and experience. When you hire your local flooring company to do the hard work for you, you can focus on simply figuring out which type of floor will work best for your needs and stylistic preferences.

Outdoor kitchens get wet and are sometimes next to pools. To avoid accidents, go with a non-slip material like concrete, brick, or rubber. Avoid materials like ceramic and porcelain, as they are known to be quite slippery. Wood and composite flooring can be slippery if untreated, so make sure to stain or finish these materials.

While it is possible to install carpet yourself, it is a challenging DIY project that requires precise measurement, proper cutting skills, and knowledge of correct installation techniques. The process involves multiple steps, including removing old flooring, installing underlayment and tack strips, and stretching the carpet to prevent wrinkles, which can take several days to complete.

Before starting, consider these factors:

  • Warranty: Many manufacturers' warranties are voided if the carpet is not installed by a professional.

  • Tools: You will need to buy or rent specialized equipment like a knee kicker, carpet stretcher, and seam roller.

  • Complexity: DIY installation is most suitable for simple, straightforward rooms. Projects involving stairs or floor vents are significantly more difficult.

  • Cost: While you can save on labor, the cost of tools plus the risk of expensive mistakes—which may require re-installation—can make hiring a professional more cost-effective in the long run.

Given the potential for errors, voided warranties, and the need for special tools, hiring a local carpet installer is often recommended to ensure the job is done correctly and safely.

In most cases, carpeting isn’t kind to the wood that it’s attached to. Most carpet installation uses adhesive or nailing strips, both of which will damage wood. Conversely, you can choose to use an adhesive designed to be removed from wood, in which case carpeting can actually protect your hardwood stairs.

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