Our success is built on our commitment to provide remodeling services tailored to each client�s needs. Our growing list of satisfied clients is our evidence of success.
"Mike was timely, courteous and did a wonderful job on our unique project"
Scott N on June 2023
Our success is built on our commitment to provide remodeling services tailored to each client�s needs. Our growing list of satisfied clients is our evidence of success.
"Mike was timely, courteous and did a wonderful job on our unique project"
Scott N on June 2023
At Schroeder Floor Covering, we are your premiere source for flooring installations & repairs. Our company offers the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched in the region. We are licensed and insured with 15 years of experience in the flooring industry. Services include Carpet, pre-finished hardwood, laminate, ceramic, porcelain, and some stone tile, sheet vinyl, VCT, LVT and we also do custom showers and backsplashes. Call today for your estimate.
"Good Service."
Gleydy D on September 2024
At Schroeder Floor Covering, we are your premiere source for flooring installations & repairs. Our company offers the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched in the region. We are licensed and insured with 15 years of experience in the flooring industry. Services include Carpet, pre-finished hardwood, laminate, ceramic, porcelain, and some stone tile, sheet vinyl, VCT, LVT and we also do custom showers and backsplashes. Call today for your estimate.
"Good Service."
Gleydy D on September 2024
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
At House Doctors of Naperville, we make home improvements hassle-free and reliable. We provide honest, transparent service and skilled craftsmanship at fair prices for residential and commercial properties. From your first call to project completion, experience our dedication to professionalism with free estimates, upfront pricing, and quick response times.
"Overall good workmanship. A couple of problems with prep, but they were quickly corrected. "
Dave F on June 2025
At House Doctors of Naperville, we make home improvements hassle-free and reliable. We provide honest, transparent service and skilled craftsmanship at fair prices for residential and commercial properties. From your first call to project completion, experience our dedication to professionalism with free estimates, upfront pricing, and quick response times.
"Overall good workmanship. A couple of problems with prep, but they were quickly corrected. "
Dave F on June 2025
Earned Angie's Super Service Award for consecutive years from 2016-2024! Christopher is N.W.F.A. (National Wood Flooring Association) trained and an artisan by nature. We offer intricate inlays, borders, distressed, wide plank and character floors for our hardwood customers. We also install pre-finished solid, engineered, and laminate flooring. We provide custom stain colors with onsite color consultations and we use state of the art waterborne, oil modified, wax, and hard wax oil finishing systems. Our company is EPA certified. We are proudly family owned and operated, established in 2003. Our solid team of installers have over 100 years combined experience. We are a full service hardwood flooring installation, custom finishing company, and also offer carpeting sales and installation. Call us today for all your flooring needs!
"I cannot say enough great things about Chris and the A Step Ahead Flooring team! From start to finish, the communication was outstanding. Chris kept me updated every step of the way and made the entire process seamless. Not only did they finish the project a full day ahead of schedule, but they went above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. The floors look absolutely stunning—better than I could have imagined. It’s clear that Chris and his team take immense pride in their work, and it shows in the incredible results. One detail that really stood out was how thoughtful Chris was when it snowed during the project, he shoveled some of my driveway! This level of care and consideration is rare to find. If you’re looking for a flooring team that delivers top-notch quality, unparalleled professionalism, and a personal touch, look no further than A Step Ahead Flooring. I highly recommend them!"
Anna P on January 2025
Earned Angie's Super Service Award for consecutive years from 2016-2024! Christopher is N.W.F.A. (National Wood Flooring Association) trained and an artisan by nature. We offer intricate inlays, borders, distressed, wide plank and character floors for our hardwood customers. We also install pre-finished solid, engineered, and laminate flooring. We provide custom stain colors with onsite color consultations and we use state of the art waterborne, oil modified, wax, and hard wax oil finishing systems. Our company is EPA certified. We are proudly family owned and operated, established in 2003. Our solid team of installers have over 100 years combined experience. We are a full service hardwood flooring installation, custom finishing company, and also offer carpeting sales and installation. Call us today for all your flooring needs!
"I cannot say enough great things about Chris and the A Step Ahead Flooring team! From start to finish, the communication was outstanding. Chris kept me updated every step of the way and made the entire process seamless. Not only did they finish the project a full day ahead of schedule, but they went above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. The floors look absolutely stunning—better than I could have imagined. It’s clear that Chris and his team take immense pride in their work, and it shows in the incredible results. One detail that really stood out was how thoughtful Chris was when it snowed during the project, he shoveled some of my driveway! This level of care and consideration is rare to find. If you’re looking for a flooring team that delivers top-notch quality, unparalleled professionalism, and a personal touch, look no further than A Step Ahead Flooring. I highly recommend them!"
Anna P on January 2025
Specializing in Hardwood Floor Installation & Repairs. Interior & Exterior Painting. We also install new toilets, faucet replacements, kitchen drain, repair / unclogging and electrical installation such as light fixtures and fans/ outlets/ electrical trouble shooting.
"The communication leading up to the appointment was great, they texted and used the Angie's list messaging as necessary. They checked in and confirmed date/time before the appointment. Day of the tech was on time, very polite and professional and did a great job. No seams visible, looks fantastic."
Nicole D on November 2024
Specializing in Hardwood Floor Installation & Repairs. Interior & Exterior Painting. We also install new toilets, faucet replacements, kitchen drain, repair / unclogging and electrical installation such as light fixtures and fans/ outlets/ electrical trouble shooting.
"The communication leading up to the appointment was great, they texted and used the Angie's list messaging as necessary. They checked in and confirmed date/time before the appointment. Day of the tech was on time, very polite and professional and did a great job. No seams visible, looks fantastic."
Nicole D on November 2024
We are a family owned and operated corporation. We take pride in providing quality work at a fair price.
"I couldn’t be happier with the team that installed my kitchen floors! From start to finish, they were professional, kind, and incredibly polite. They took great care in their work, paying attention to every detail, and made sure to clean up thoroughly afterward. It’s rare to find such a hardworking and respectful crew, and I truly appreciate their dedication. My floors look absolutely amazing, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality workmanship. Thank you for a job well done!"
Tomorrow E on February 2025
We are a family owned and operated corporation. We take pride in providing quality work at a fair price.
"I couldn’t be happier with the team that installed my kitchen floors! From start to finish, they were professional, kind, and incredibly polite. They took great care in their work, paying attention to every detail, and made sure to clean up thoroughly afterward. It’s rare to find such a hardworking and respectful crew, and I truly appreciate their dedication. My floors look absolutely amazing, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality workmanship. Thank you for a job well done!"
Tomorrow E on February 2025
If texting, text directly to 630) 520-1515. At M Craft we are committed to outstanding customer service and the highest quality of work .Our team is made up of experienced and skilled individuals in the areas of interior design and home construction , with specialists the areas of hardwood flooring installation , hardwood sanding , hardwood staircase installation and refinishing , wood handrails and more . We're not interested in simply completing a job and moving on to the next . We work hard to build trusting relationships with our clients and execute every job with the hopes of working together again in the future .
"I had an excellent experience working with M Craft. He is highly professional, responsible, and diligent throughout the entire project. I needed a full flooring replacement in my newly purchased condo, which involved removing old carpet, installing multiple sublayers, and laying down the final hardwood surface. The quality of his work exceeded my expectations, and I’m extremely happy with the results. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for top-notch flooring work."
Ivan K on June 2025
If texting, text directly to 630) 520-1515. At M Craft we are committed to outstanding customer service and the highest quality of work .Our team is made up of experienced and skilled individuals in the areas of interior design and home construction , with specialists the areas of hardwood flooring installation , hardwood sanding , hardwood staircase installation and refinishing , wood handrails and more . We're not interested in simply completing a job and moving on to the next . We work hard to build trusting relationships with our clients and execute every job with the hopes of working together again in the future .
"I had an excellent experience working with M Craft. He is highly professional, responsible, and diligent throughout the entire project. I needed a full flooring replacement in my newly purchased condo, which involved removing old carpet, installing multiple sublayers, and laying down the final hardwood surface. The quality of his work exceeded my expectations, and I’m extremely happy with the results. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for top-notch flooring work."
Ivan K on June 2025
Hi I’m Mariusz the owner and operator of Redesign Floors & Home LLC . We offer a high quality of workmanship. Our services are hardwood, laminate, vinyl planks ,LVT tile, refinishing and staining hardwood floors,stairs and custom flooring and Wall design Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for more videos and pictures
"Mariusz and his team did a lovely job. The team was punctual and courteous throughout the project. The installation was clean and precise. The planks were aligned perfectly, and the transitions between rooms were seamless. They completed the job faster than expected without compromising on quality. They cleaned thoroughly after the job, leaving no debris or dust behind. Will definitely work again with Mariusz and his team."
Amrit C on June 2025
Hi I’m Mariusz the owner and operator of Redesign Floors & Home LLC . We offer a high quality of workmanship. Our services are hardwood, laminate, vinyl planks ,LVT tile, refinishing and staining hardwood floors,stairs and custom flooring and Wall design Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for more videos and pictures
"Mariusz and his team did a lovely job. The team was punctual and courteous throughout the project. The installation was clean and precise. The planks were aligned perfectly, and the transitions between rooms were seamless. They completed the job faster than expected without compromising on quality. They cleaned thoroughly after the job, leaving no debris or dust behind. Will definitely work again with Mariusz and his team."
Amrit C on June 2025
Here at Floorscape Design we specialize in hardwood floor installation and hardwood floor refinishing (resanding). We are a family own business and offer nothing but the best.
"I was very impressed with The professionalism. When they came in, they made sure to cover all furniture and did a great job cleaning up. My floors turned out beautiful better than I expected. I love the fact that they are not your typical salesman. Products they use are natural so no bad orders in my house. I would highly recommend this company."
Christina R on February 2024
Here at Floorscape Design we specialize in hardwood floor installation and hardwood floor refinishing (resanding). We are a family own business and offer nothing but the best.
"I was very impressed with The professionalism. When they came in, they made sure to cover all furniture and did a great job cleaning up. My floors turned out beautiful better than I expected. I love the fact that they are not your typical salesman. Products they use are natural so no bad orders in my house. I would highly recommend this company."
Christina R on February 2024
Removal timelines vary significantly based on installation method and room complexity. Professional teams can complete a standard bedroom (120 to 150 square feet) in four to six hours, while DIY efforts might extend across an entire weekend.
Factors affecting completion time include furniture removal, baseboard detachment, and underlayment condition. Glued installations require substantially more time than floating floors, potentially doubling the labor hours needed for thorough removal.
Essential equipment includes a pry bar, utility knife, hammer, and protective gear (gloves, eye protection, and dust mask). For areas with adhesive, you'll need scrapers and potentially a heat gun to soften stubborn glue. A shop vacuum helps manage dust and debris throughout the process. Knee pads provide crucial comfort during extended periods of floor-level work. Proper preparation with the right tools helps prevent both personal injury and damage to your subfloor during removal.
Subfloor damage risks increase with aggressive removal techniques and inadequate preparation. Working methodically with appropriate tools minimizes potential harm to the underlying structure. Particular care should be taken around edges and transitions where fasteners might be present.
Inspect the subfloor thoroughly after removal to identify any areas needing repair before installing new flooring. Pre-existing moisture issues often reveal themselves during laminate removal, requiring attention regardless of the removal method.
Stair removal involves more intricate work than standard laminate floor removal due to the complex shapes and limited workspace. The process requires careful attention to avoid damaging the underlying stair structure. Consider stair removal as part of a comprehensive flooring update, as matching new materials to existing stair components can be challenging.
Always inspect stair integrity during the removal process, as this presents an ideal opportunity to address any structural concerns before installing new materials.