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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

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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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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

"Fantastic, honest communication about options and what results I could expect. Really patient with my questions and did a great job keeping everything clean and being respectful of my home and pets. Very happy with the results of my floor repair/refinish. Would definitely recommend and use in the future."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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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

"Rustic Flooring installed laminate flooring we bought from LL Flooring. Marcel and his guys did an excellent, professional and with attention to detail job. I highly recommend Rustic and will use them again for additional flooring projects we are planning. We couldn’t be happier."
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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Arkadia Hardwood Flooring
5.0(
49
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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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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was done to its perfection. My cherry wood flooring is more difficult than normal to refinish but Mike and his buddy made it look brand new and the whole project was communicated clearly and Mike also provide followup calls to make sure things are good after the project is done. Definitely recommend for any kind of flooring projects!"
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+25

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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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

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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

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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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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
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

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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
New Gym Floor
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Hardwood Floors

+6

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

You can lay your laminate flooring in whichever direction you'd like. However, you should check your materials' instructions and see what the maximum length limit is for the installation. This differs according to the brand you buy, but you can expect it to be around 40 linear feet. Depending on the size of the room, this might dictate which direction you end up laying the planks.

To clean a subfloor after removing carpet, start by removing any leftover debris, such as stuck-on underlay, nails, or staples. Next, thoroughly vacuum the subfloor to eliminate dust, dirt, and loose particles. If adhesive residue remains, you can use an adhesive remover, a scraper, or a sander to gently lift it off. Finally, clean the surface by mopping or wiping it down with a damp rag and allow it to dry completely. This preparation is essential for ensuring new flooring adheres properly and to prevent bumps or wrinkles from forming.

Carpet glue is very sticky, but it's not permanent. The glue usually lasts as long as a typical carpet installation, which is five to 15 years. For the best results, you should always use the right type of carpet glue for the area you're using it in. There are carpet glues for high-traffic areas, which are more high-quality and durable than others.

If the installer is unwilling to fix the problems and you’re not interested in seeking remediation, you could hide a visually unpleasant floor. This will only work if the floor is structurally sound and the only issue you have is the way it looks. The easiest way to do this is to use large area rugs. You can also paint the floor, although that’s a labor-intensive job if you want to go the DIY route.

The first step in budgeting for carpet is to determine the amount of carpet you need and the type of carpet you want. You might be tempted to opt for the least expensive option if you have a limited budget, but a low-quality carpet won’t last as long as a high-quality one. When accounting for future carpet repair costs, it makes sense to buy the best-quality carpet you can afford.

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