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Top-Rated Flooring contractors in Northlake - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for K.A.L.S. Flooring
K.A.L.S. Flooring
4.8(
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Wood Flooring - RefinishWood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceWood Flooring - Install or Completely Replace - For Business+3 more

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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Customers say: Quick response

"Kals did an amazing job. Alex was very accommodating and considerate with fitting our schedule and budget. He and his team are highly skilled and proficient. My floors were a disaster prior to Kals flooring, now they are beautiful."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr Carpet Shop at Home
Mr Carpet Shop at Home
4.9(
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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 Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Carpet installed wall to wall carpet over an entire floor of my house, and at a speed that is breath-taking, really.  
My Mother-in-law was coming to visit and I wanted carpet before she got there, and they made it happen!  They were super nice about it too!  The carpet is gorgeous, the padding is nice and thick.  They moved furniture to get the job done without complaining.
Not cheap, but well worth every penny spent!  It's like gaining the use of a huge chunk of the house that was too cold and unpleasant to use before.   I have not yet found one imperfection in their work.  I will never buy carpet from anyone else.  And, thanks to this experience I am thinking of carpeting a whole another floor of my house!  I'm not even big on carpet kind of person, or I wasn't.  Definitely, the right place to buy carpet.
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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asap Hardwood Floors
5.0(
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Wood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceWood Flooring - RefinishWood Flooring - Repair or Partially Replace+3 more

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

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Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"ASAP Flooring is awesome! They come out to estimate and complete work in a timely manner. The crew is professional, hard-working and they clean up when they are done. We have hired ASAP for both hardwood installation/ refinishing and installation of laminate flooring. We love the work they do and have recommended them to our friends. We could not be happier with the results!!"
Remodeling - General Project
Hardwood floors refinish
Remodeling - refinish hardwood floors
Remodeling - General Project
Hardwood floors refinish

+31

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Exposition Carpet
Exposition Carpet
4.8(
37
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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessVinyl or Linoleum Sheet Flooring or Tiles - Install+19 more

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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We have used Exposition Carpet for several carpet installations over many years in our finished basement, and have consistently found the best pricing, ease of schedule and quality installation thru them. I especially like that it's a family business and you are dealing directly with owners and not with a salesman that doesn't even know who his/her boss is. The installers have worked their for years and that says a lot.

After going through a back porch remodel enclosing to a mudroom, we wanted a pet friendly, water resistant and durable floor so we went with vinyl plank. The store had many options, and time frame to get material was within a week. We checked out a 'sale' prior at a trendy well known Lincoln Avenue store, only to be met with double the cost and attitude. So we ended up back at Exposition and it was a done deal within 2 weeks.

I thought I had reviewed them on AL, but realized I hadn't when the list asked if members had any feedback.

We wouldn't hesitate to use them for any flooring needs.


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Urban Exotics Cherry-Russet
Light and Medium Traditional
Ceylon
Shaw Laminate - Natural Splendor
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Flooring Installation FAQs, answered by experts

While not always required, experts recommend removing baseboards before removing old carpet and installing a new one. This practice leads to a smoother process and a cleaner, more professional-looking finish. Removing the baseboards allows for a seamless carpet installation without the risk of damaging either the carpet or the trim. It also provides a good opportunity to repaint or stain the baseboards and inspect the underlying wall for any issues. If you prefer a quicker option, you can carefully cut the old carpet along the edge of the baseboards, but this may result in a less polished installation for the new carpet.

Not every type of flooring is well suited to a wood stove. However, ceramic or stone tiles are good choices since they are durable, heat-resistant, and easy to clean. Softer flooring options, like carpet, could be damaged by the heat produced by a wood stove—or even create a fire hazard.

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. 

In a wet room, you need a floor that won’t sustain damage with constant exposure to water, but your options are normally the same as with a bathroom. Ceramic and porcelain tile are suitable options, as are natural stone like granite and marble, much like in a standard bathroom. Since a wet room’s floor is more likely to be wet, you should choose a flooring option with some texture to reduce how slippery the material gets.

You can get away with stretching the carpet with some remaining items of furniture, so long as you have ready access to the parts of the carpet that require maintenance and you are not stretching through the furniture, as this leads to tears and fraying. Try to remove at least 50% of the furniture if you can’t remove it all.

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