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Avatar for Modern Quality Flooring Inc
Modern Quality Flooring Inc
4.9(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for K.A.L.S. Flooring
K.A.L.S. Flooring
4.8(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

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"Alex and Mario are the best! I hired them to refinish approximately 1,000 square feet of hardwood flooring. The craftsmanship and attention to detail was beyond what I expected. They finished the job on time and the end result was simply amazing. I highly recommend and I will be using them again in the future and have also referred them to my neighbors!"
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Mr Carpet Shop at Home
4.9(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the start it was an easy and positive experience. We were shown several samples to choose from and we were given ample time to choose with no pressure sales pitch. After we chose our flooring, we received discounts for being Angie's List members (yay!) and an additional discount for paying by check. They had the best price of the companies we had looked at before. We were able to choose the days we wanted for installation with no problems. Installation went smoothly also. It was estimated to take two days and it took two days. The installers were very professional. Overall we are extremely happy with the experience and the final result, a great looking laminate floor!"
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+8

Response time5 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FloorMaxx Inc.
5.0(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"FloorMaxx is OUTSTANDING! I am getting ready to sell my home (maybe), so I had FloorMaxx refinish my floors because they were scratched up and had water damage. They now look brand new. FloorMaxx was prompt, efficient, reasonably priced and did a great job. Every realtor I interviewed commented on how great my floors look. All of my friends that have come over have been floored (pun intended) by how amazing my floors look.. This may sound crazy, but now that my home looks so good I’m not sure I want to move!"
Buff & Coat
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+5

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Exposition Carpet
4.8(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

DBA: Exposition Carpet Co & rugstoyou.com.\nTogether our sales professionals and office staff have a wealth of knowledge and years of experience. Because of their thorough knowledge of materials and applications they can assist you with selecting the best products or creating unique solutions. And most important, they have the level of professional commitment to apply their best effort to each client's needs.

Urban Exotics Cherry-Russet
Light and Medium Traditional
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Shaw Laminate - Natural Splendor
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Refloor - Chicago
4.8(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mitchell came in and inspected my floor. He told me exactly what job they where going to on my floor. He explained everything thoroughly to me. He was also very helpful in helping me pick a color. He was very professional and very personable. I felt comfortable going ahead with the project."
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JERRY'S DUST FREE FLOORING, INC.
4.9(
165
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stunning results. We had red oak flooring over 70 years old refinished for the first time ever. They turned out beautiful. Far surpassed expectations. No mess, got out old water stains. Very pleased."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

Like any other type of flooring, you will need to keep up with regular maintenance on your epoxy floors to keep them in the best shape possible; however, it is not like hardwood floors inside a house, which require special care and more consistent maintenance.

Just make sure you use the right cleaning tools and solutions. Avoid using harsh tools like scrub brushes or hard-bristled brooms. You should also skip cleaners that are highly acidic, including white vinegar.

Clean with a damp mop, avoid excess water, and use furniture pads to prevent scratches.

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. 

Installing carpet over carpet may affect the warranty of the new carpet. Check with the manufacturer or retailer regarding their warranty policies. Many warranties stipulate specific installation guidelines, and installing carpet over carpet may not comply with these requirements. Voiding the warranty due to improper installation methods can leave you without help in case of issues or defects with the new carpet.

Most DIYers can learn how to remove carpet although it’s time and labor-intensive. However, if you have glued-down carpet and are concerned about damaging the substrate below, it's best to call a professional carpet remover. Also, removing glue-down carpet is more work than dealing with wall-to-wall carpet because you have to get rid of all traces of the adhesive from your subfloor to prepare it for a new installation.

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