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The Most Affordable, Low Cost Hardwood Flooring in Chicago
Hardwood floors are one of the most important design elements in your home or business. No matter what your lifestyle, wood floors add value and comfort to any décor, but with all the choices available today, how do you know which kind of wood flooring will be right for you? For many years, homeowners in and around the Chicago, Illinois area have come to us for their flooring needs (hardwood, laminate, tile). We have lots of happy customers, because we are dedicated to making sure you are happy with the finished job. Your hardwood floor is a part of your house that every family member uses every single day, so it should be high quality not only from a functional stand point, but also in appearance. Give us a call at 847-513-2772.
Low Cost, Affordable Hardwood Floors in Chicago Area
A true hardwood floor is durable and gives you the style and value you desire. Hardwood flooring will add prestige to your home and can be refinished for lasting beauty. Whatever your flooring needs are here in Chicago, we have the skills and experience to help with the solution. You may already have some ideas of your own about how you would like to proceed, or you may be stuck and need some input. We have been doing this a long time, so take advantage of our experience and give us a call. We will come out and discuss your situation, and provide you with a free estimate. We look forward to helping you with your new hardwood floor! Give us a call at 847-513-2772.
Natural Hardwood Floors in Chicago
For appearance, nothing quite compares to a natural hardwood floor. Hardwood has been used to create beautiful floors for centuries, and it will always be in style. Hardwood is available in red oak, white oak, hickory, cherry, walnut and other species of wood.
Aside from the elegant look it adds to a room (or an entire home), there are other more practical considerations that make hardwood a good choice here in Chicago, IL. It is durable (most come with a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer), and the maintenance on hardwood is pretty simple (use the proper vacuum, clean up liquid spills quickly, and don’t drag furniture on the floor). In addition, hardwood flooring is extremely hypo-allergenic because pet hair, dust and other things are easily swept from the surface. The most affordable, low cost hardwood floor in Chicago!
Tile Floors in Chicago
Another option is tile flooring. A big advantage of tile is that it is very resistant to stains. For families with small children, this gives tile a big advantage over other floor types (especially carpet). The tile comes from the manufacturer with a glazed coating followed by at least one layer of sealant, so anything that get spilled won’t get through to the tile material itself. Tile is also extremely durable. You and your family could walk on your tile floors for many years and it would show virtually no signs of wear. Should a tile get chipped, repairs are handled easily with a bit of epoxy, paint and sealant.
When purchasing tile, it’s a good idea to get a few extra tiles so that you have them available a few years down the road, should one of your tiles crack or otherwise need to be replaced. With a few spares, you will have an exact match for the replacement. You can’t plan ahead that way with other types of flooring; tile has the unique advantage in that aspect. The affordable, low cost tile floors in Chicago!
Laminate Floors in Chicago
We also sell and install laminate flooring. With laminate, you get the advantage of having your floors look like genuine hard wood, but without the cost that comes with wood. Laminate is basically made up of a hard base, such as particle board. On top of that base is a layer that is actually a photograph of hard wood – that’s why it looks just like wood. The photo layer is covered by a transparent layer to protect the photo and the underlying wood from denting and other damage.
Laminate tends to be more durable than genuine hardwood, and it’s a good option for locations where moisture might present a problem for wood (such as a basement). If you are a homeowner and you want to improve the look of a room, or your entire home, laminate flooring is a good way to do that without having to spend a lot of money. Affordable, low cost laminate flooring in Chicago!
Choosing the most affordable wood for your hardwood floor in Chicago
Hardwood floor installation and refinishing in Chicago creates a new custom floor! With today’s woods and finishes, you get the exact color, hue, texture and shine you want. Did you know dark wood is no longer considered old-fashioned or limited to traditional furnishings? Distressed dark wood complements a mix of decors. Oak flooring blends perfectly with a contemporary living room. Cherry doesn’t have to be red, and the look of pine isn’t necessarily yellow. During the consultation, you will experience the wide-open possibilities of today’s hardwood flooring. Give us a call at 847-513-2772.
Introduction of Wood Flooring
Dustless Sanding
Texture and Finishes for Hardwood Floors
Engineered Wood Floors
Wood Floors and the Beauty of Your House
Wood flooring is not only an investment but it is one of the easiest ways to enhance the beauty of your home as well. Hardwood flooring has one huge advantage over other kinds of flooring and that is it will always be in style, whatever the current trend. The cost can be expensive, but the beauty and elegance in such an investment will be worth it.
Hardwood floors can easily last ten to twenty five years and it all depends on two factors. First is the quality of the hardwood selected and second is how well the floor is maintained by it's owners. Hardwood is available in a variety of different shades, styles and designs and can therefore cater to the most discerning of tastes. With hardwood flooring, there is no need to compromise.
Hardwood Choices
Generally, there are two kinds of hardwood that are available to be used as flooring i.e. solid hardwood and engineered hardwood. Solid hardwood is non-altered solid wood and engineered hardwood is strips of wood, cross woven and glued together. In addition to these factors another factor to consider is the kind of hardwood you want to have installed. There are three kinds of hardwood: plank, parquet and strip. All of which serve a different purpose.
Installation of solid hardwood flooring can be tricky and definitely requires a bit of patience. It is recommended that you hire a professional this task. The installation of hardwood floors is just the first step; it then requires special care, afterwards. Dusting and cleaning are not the only way for taking care of your floors. It is advised to use the polishes which are solutions and pastes specifically manufactured for the care of your floors. When dusting, cleaning, and/or polishing the floor, make sure not to drag heavy equipment as it could leave un-repairable marks over the floor, damaging its look.
For all the information you need and for a free estimate please give us a call at 847-513-2772.
The best, most affordable, and low cost hardwood floors in Chicago!
Our area of service: Chicago, Evanston, Melrose Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Oak Park, Palatine, Aurora, Carol Stream, Oak Lawn, Des Plaines, Naperville, Skokie, Bensenville, Hillside, Maywood, Elgin, Arlington Heights, Downers Grove, Tinley Park, Bolingbrook, Wood Dale, Hinsdale, Riverside, Elmhurst, Barrington, Brookfield, Glen Ellyn, Homer Glen, Cicero, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Romeoville, Berwyn, Stone Park, Niles, Highland Park, Lyons, Forest Park, Orland Park, River Grove, La Grange Park, Westchester, Bloomingdale, Hines, Elmwood Park, Elk Grove Village, Morton Grove, River Forest, West Chicago, Harvey, Wheaton, Bellwood, Golf, Berkeley, Glenview, Franklin Park, Eola, Alsip, Lisle, Posen, Wayne, Worth, Darien, Dolton, Itasca, Techny, Addison, Burbank, Glencoe, Justice, Lombard, Medinah, Robbins, Roselle, Whiting, Highwood, Hometown, Westmont, Wheeling, Wilmette, Winfield, Winnetka, Deerfield, Flossmoor, La Grange, Mundelein, Riverdale, Woodridge, Bridgeview, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Midlothian, Montgomery, Oak Forest, Palos Park, Plainfield, Streamwood, Villa Park.Cleaner, Safer - Dustless Sanding
Dust. No one likes it. It's messy and allergenic and never seems to go away once it's made its home on your walls, floors, and furniture. It's the ghost that haunts your home or office endlessly. And that's just everyday dust.
How about the dust fuss when talking about sanding and resurfacing wood floors? It coats everything. You can put down covers, you can vacuum it up, but no matter how conscientious you are, it can't compare to the benefits of dustless sanding.
Dustless sanding sounds almost like an oxymoron, but it isn't thanks to technology developed several years ago. It's a technology that is rather expensive at this point however, so most flooring contractors haven't jumped on board. But it's tremendously successful when implemented and marketed well.
Dustless Sanding Equipment
Basically dustless sanding is all about the equipment. You have to purchase either containment/trailer or truck-mounted systems. These can cost upwards of $65,000, but to the wise investor, this equipment pays for itself over time because in the right market, once people experience the dustless method, they don't go back. And what a way to differentiate yourself in a large market?
In talking about residential and smaller buildings, not all "dustless" systems are the same, you might note. The most effective method is actual evacuation (where you use hoses that reach from your truck into the room). Some contractors use smaller containment units, which are better than regular sanding but aren't as effective as the evacuation systems.
The Benefits of Dustless Sanding
The benefits to using a dustless system are tremendous. You don't have to hang plastic, which cuts down on time, and you don't have to have your workers dress up in getups that look like haz-mat suits. The machinery simply evacuates the dust via hoses. The dust doesn't get the chance to land! And to put it into context, imagine what it does for people with allergies and asthma. Their exposure to dust and the allergens and carcinogens (when talking about hardwood floor resurfacing) it contains is reduced by huge margins. Really, who wouldn't prefer this method?
Cleaner, safer, more efficient…definitely something to consider.
For all the information you need and for a free estimate please give us a call at 847-513-2772.
The best, most affordable, and low cost hardwood floors in Chicago!
Our area of service: Chicago, Evanston, Melrose Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Oak Park, Palatine, Aurora, Carol Stream, Oak Lawn, Des Plaines, Naperville, Skokie, Bensenville, Hillside, Maywood, Elgin, Arlington Heights, Downers Grove, Tinley Park, Bolingbrook, Wood Dale, Hinsdale, Riverside, Elmhurst, Barrington, Brookfield, Glen Ellyn, Homer Glen, Cicero, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Romeoville, Berwyn, Stone Park, Niles, Highland Park, Lyons, Forest Park, Orland Park, River Grove, La Grange Park, Westchester, Bloomingdale, Hines, Elmwood Park, Elk Grove Village, Morton Grove, River Forest, West Chicago, Harvey, Wheaton, Bellwood, Golf, Berkeley, Glenview, Franklin Park, Eola, Alsip, Lisle, Posen, Wayne, Worth, Darien, Dolton, Itasca, Techny, Addison, Burbank, Glencoe, Justice, Lombard, Medinah, Robbins, Roselle, Whiting, Highwood, Hometown, Westmont, Wheeling, Wilmette, Winfield, Winnetka, Deerfield, Flossmoor, La Grange, Mundelein, Riverdale, Woodridge, Bridgeview, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Midlothian, Montgomery, Oak Forest, Palos Park, Plainfield, Streamwood, Villa Park.
The Grain or Texture of Wood Floors
When we refer to a wood floor's texture, we're usually referring to the amount of grain or "texture" a particular wood floor has. Some wood floors such as oak and pine, have a lot of grain, so have a rougher feel or texture then other wood floors such as maple, which tends to have less grain and a smoother finish.
Different types of finish coatings that are applied to the wood floor will also tend to change the texture. For example, a heavy polyurethane finish coating will have a smoother texture than a wax finish might.
The texture of a wood floor should be taken into consideration when planning your decorating scheme. As we discussed when we talked about species, the type of wood floor you choose will generally determine the finished look you will get. A rougher or grainier texture will produce a more rustic casual look where a smoother texture will give you a more formal look.
Types of Finishes for Hardwood Floors
We will talk briefly about wood floor finishes. In most cases, if you are purchasing a wood floor that has to be sanded, stained, and finished, you are going to have it done by a professional. If that is the case, the installation professional can help guide you in the right direction as far as what type of finish will be correct for your application. If you are buying a pre-finished wood floor, in most cases the price will dictate the quality.
In addition, we can help explain the different pre-finished floors to you so you can make your decision. The most common finish coat used today is a "urethane" coating. Urethane coatings are available in a variety of looks including a high gloss, semi-gloss, satin and a matte finish. They are all highly durable and resistant to spills.
Urethane coatings are available in different forms. The four most common forms are:
- The water based urethane, which dries as moisture evaporates. It is usually more expensive, non-yellowing, has less odor than some of the others, and dries very quickly
- A solvent based moisture cure urethane, available in both non-yellowing and amber types, with a very harsh odor.
- The acid cure urethane. This is fast drying, clear and non-yellowing, and has an extremely strong odor.
- The oil modified urethane. This is the most common. It is fairly simple to apply, not generally expensive, will dry in an acceptable amount of time, usually eight to ten hours, and will amber with age.
Wax finishes are usually less expensive and easier to apply. As we mentioned previously and we will stress again, unless you have a good amount of experience with these types of materials, we highly recommend that you have a professional installer apply whatever you choose. The materials can be dangerous and if they are not applied properly, you can end up with a very disappointing floor.
Are you at all confused yet? Well don't worry. We are always here to help. Although there is a wealth of information about these products, there is always an expert at the other end of the of the telephone, willing to help you make sense of it all.
For all the information you need and for a free estimate please give us a call at 847-513-2772.
The best, most affordable, and low cost hardwood floors in Chicago!
Our area of service: Chicago, Evanston, Melrose Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Oak Park, Palatine, Aurora, Carol Stream, Oak Lawn, Des Plaines, Naperville, Skokie, Bensenville, Hillside, Maywood, Elgin, Arlington Heights, Downers Grove, Tinley Park, Bolingbrook, Wood Dale, Hinsdale, Riverside, Elmhurst, Barrington, Brookfield, Glen Ellyn, Homer Glen, Cicero, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Romeoville, Berwyn, Stone Park, Niles, Highland Park, Lyons, Forest Park, Orland Park, River Grove, La Grange Park, Westchester, Bloomingdale, Hines, Elmwood Park, Elk Grove Village, Morton Grove, River Forest, West Chicago, Harvey, Wheaton, Bellwood, Golf, Berkeley, Glenview, Franklin Park, Eola, Alsip, Lisle, Posen, Wayne, Worth, Darien, Dolton, Itasca, Techny, Addison, Burbank, Glencoe, Justice, Lombard, Medinah, Robbins, Roselle, Whiting, Highwood, Hometown, Westmont, Wheeling, Wilmette, Winfield, Winnetka, Deerfield, Flossmoor, La Grange, Mundelein, Riverdale, Woodridge, Bridgeview, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Midlothian, Montgomery, Oak Forest, Palos Park, Plainfield, Streamwood, Villa Park.
Engineered Hardwood Flooring and Traditional Solid Hardwood
It's pretty common for people to jump onto the "authenticity boat" when the topic of engineered hardwood flooring comes up. But they're the ones who might be missing the boat because engineered flooring is a fantastic alternative to traditional solid hardwood and actually has some benefits that can make it an even better choice for a new floor or remodel. The following are five reasons that you can confidently choose engineered hardwood flooring.
Care for Environment
First, green, sustainability, and eco-friendly are certainly the buzzwords of this era. Everyone wants to advertise his or businesses in some way to reflect a care for the environment—because it's more important to people than it ever has been before. So in thinking about hardwood flooring, consider this: Engineered hardwood planks use four times less wood than equal amounts of solid hardwood, so if conservation is of primary importance to you, then engineered flooring is the way to go.
Flexibility of Engineered Flooring
Another advantage to engineered flooring is flexibility on where it can be placed, and the environments in can be installed in. You never want to install solid hardwood below grade or anywhere moisture is a possible issue. But engineered hardwoods can be used in places with higher humidity and moisture levels.
Stability of Engineered Flooring
Along these same lines, engineered flooring is actually substantially more stable than solid wood floor. This is because of the way engineered flooring is, well…engineered. The planks are made up of several plies or layers of wood veneer that are placed in different directions and fused together with adhesive at high temperatures, which are then adhered to a fiberboard core. This construction is what allows the boards to withstand the contraction and expansion that occurs due to temperature and humidity fluctuation much better than solid construction.
Versatility of Engineered Flooring
In addition to being flexible in where they can be installed, engineered hardwoods are also versatile in how they are installed. Solid hardwood flooring has basically two installation methods: nail down or glue down. But there are brands and styles of engineered flooring that can actually be installed with a locking system as a floating floor — no glue or nails required.
And although you still don't want to drag furniture across it or walk with spiked heels over it, an engineered floor can take a great deal more rough traffic than can traditional solid hardwoods. High quality engineered flooring can actually be used in high traffic areas such as malls and retail stores, where solid hardwood floors should never be installed.
For all the information you need and for a free estimate please give us a call at 847-513-2772.
The best, most affordable, and low cost hardwood floors in Chicago!
Our area of service: Chicago, Evanston, Melrose Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Oak Park, Palatine, Aurora, Carol Stream, Oak Lawn, Des Plaines, Naperville, Skokie, Bensenville, Hillside, Maywood, Elgin, Arlington Heights, Downers Grove, Tinley Park, Bolingbrook, Wood Dale, Hinsdale, Riverside, Elmhurst, Barrington, Brookfield, Glen Ellyn, Homer Glen, Cicero, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Romeoville, Berwyn, Stone Park, Niles, Highland Park, Lyons, Forest Park, Orland Park, River Grove, La Grange Park, Westchester, Bloomingdale, Hines, Elmwood Park, Elk Grove Village, Morton Grove, River Forest, West Chicago, Harvey, Wheaton, Bellwood, Golf, Berkeley, Glenview, Franklin Park, Eola, Alsip, Lisle, Posen, Wayne, Worth, Darien, Dolton, Itasca, Techny, Addison, Burbank, Glencoe, Justice, Lombard, Medinah, Robbins, Roselle, Whiting, Highwood, Hometown, Westmont, Wheeling, Wilmette, Winfield, Winnetka, Deerfield, Flossmoor, La Grange, Mundelein, Riverdale, Woodridge, Bridgeview, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Midlothian, Montgomery, Oak Forest, Palos Park, Plainfield, Streamwood, Villa Park.
Our area of service: Chicago, Evanston, Melrose Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Oak Park, Palatine, Aurora, Carol Stream, Oak Lawn, Des Plaines, Naperville, Skokie, Bensenville, Hillside, Maywood, Elgin, Arlington Heights, Downers Grove, Tinley Park, Bolingbrook, Wood Dale, Hinsdale, Riverside, Elmhurst, Barrington, Brookfield, Glen Ellyn, Homer Glen, Cicero, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Romeoville, Berwyn, Stone Park, Niles, Highland Park, Lyons, Forest Park, Orland Park, River Grove, La Grange Park, Westchester, Bloomingdale, Hines, Elmwood Park, Elk Grove Village, Morton Grove, River Forest, West Chicago, Harvey, Wheaton, Bellwood, Golf, Berkeley, Glenview, Franklin Park, Eola, Alsip, Lisle, Posen, Wayne, Worth, Darien, Dolton, Itasca, Techny, Addison, Burbank, Glencoe, Justice, Lombard, Medinah, Robbins, Roselle, Whiting, Highwood, Hometown, Westmont, Wheeling, Wilmette, Winfield, Winnetka, Deerfield, Flossmoor, La Grange, Mundelein, Riverdale, Woodridge, Bridgeview, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Midlothian, Montgomery, Oak Forest, Palos Park, Plainfield, Streamwood, Villa Park
