when it comes to hardwood floors, we have the experience. family owned and operated, more than 15 years repairing, installing, and staining, not to mention bringing lots of 100 year old floors to life. We make sure homeowners are covered at all times. Whether it's affording the project, flooring type, color, or size, we are always there to help. We can assure you that search ends here. Gladly Daniel Camacho 312 721 3530
"Excellent job. I was very pleased."
Joseph F on September 2024
when it comes to hardwood floors, we have the experience. family owned and operated, more than 15 years repairing, installing, and staining, not to mention bringing lots of 100 year old floors to life. We make sure homeowners are covered at all times. Whether it's affording the project, flooring type, color, or size, we are always there to help. We can assure you that search ends here. Gladly Daniel Camacho 312 721 3530
"Excellent job. I was very pleased."
Joseph F on September 2024
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
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
Welcome to our family-operated business! With over 30 years of impeccable experience, we specialize in hardwood floors, refinishing, installation, sanding, custom designs, custom stains and luxury vinyl floors. Our team takes pride in providing our customers with exceptional customer service and craftsmanship quality. We understand that your home is important to you, and we are committed to helping you achieve the perfect flooring solution. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you transform your space into your dream!
"Ishmael and his team did an excellent job on a very difficult task to help prepare my condo for sale"
Nishi S on April 2025
Welcome to our family-operated business! With over 30 years of impeccable experience, we specialize in hardwood floors, refinishing, installation, sanding, custom designs, custom stains and luxury vinyl floors. Our team takes pride in providing our customers with exceptional customer service and craftsmanship quality. We understand that your home is important to you, and we are committed to helping you achieve the perfect flooring solution. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you transform your space into your dream!
"Ishmael and his team did an excellent job on a very difficult task to help prepare my condo for sale"
Nishi S on April 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
"They were very professional and they did a great job."
Diane P on May 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
"They were very professional and they did a great job."
Diane P on May 2025
When you want quality that will last for decades, Mike’s Hardwood Flooring is the simple, one-stop solution you need to bring out the natural beauty of your home. A family-owned and operated store located in Skokie, IL, we’ve been proudly serving the Chicago land area since 1992, and are proud to offer top-quality, long-lasting solutions for a full range of flooring needs. Additional email - mike.floordr@gmail.com
"We were thrilled with the work they did refinishing our 80-year-old floors. They look just beatiful! The team also took great pains to keep dust to a minimum, selaing off other rooms and air vents, etc. They came when they said they would and actually finished a head of schedule. When a problem with the power came up, Mike was very resourceful in getting it fixed. Would highly recommend."
Linda H on November 2022
When you want quality that will last for decades, Mike’s Hardwood Flooring is the simple, one-stop solution you need to bring out the natural beauty of your home. A family-owned and operated store located in Skokie, IL, we’ve been proudly serving the Chicago land area since 1992, and are proud to offer top-quality, long-lasting solutions for a full range of flooring needs. Additional email - mike.floordr@gmail.com
"We were thrilled with the work they did refinishing our 80-year-old floors. They look just beatiful! The team also took great pains to keep dust to a minimum, selaing off other rooms and air vents, etc. They came when they said they would and actually finished a head of schedule. When a problem with the power came up, Mike was very resourceful in getting it fixed. Would highly recommend."
Linda H on November 2022
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
Family owned and run hardwood flooring business proudly serving the Chicagoland area. We are the best choice in value and customer satisfaction. Our services are exceptional and our professionals are always prompt, friendly and treat your home with respect and care. When looking for hardwood floor refinishing or new installation, look no further.
"Professional work, removed many dark spots, holes. Replaced some boards. Looks totally different! Ana Greg and the workers were very helpful!"
Debra S on February 2022
Family owned and run hardwood flooring business proudly serving the Chicagoland area. We are the best choice in value and customer satisfaction. Our services are exceptional and our professionals are always prompt, friendly and treat your home with respect and care. When looking for hardwood floor refinishing or new installation, look no further.
"Professional work, removed many dark spots, holes. Replaced some boards. Looks totally different! Ana Greg and the workers were very helpful!"
Debra S on February 2022
Modern Quality Flooring is Chicago's resource for affordable high quality flooring and installation. Honesty and hard work are our key differentiators from the competition because we understand that this is not only your house – it is your home. We will take all necessary steps to assure quick and quality work while working until YOU are satisfied with our service. We try to give our customers the best prices we can by negotiating with suppliers and purchasing roll specials so we stock better quality materials for a good price. We have a large selection of hardwood floor and stain colors available. No one has to wait for the flooring order to be delivered. Once the customer decides, we can deliver the next day.
"We were initially going to do the floors ourselves but decided to get a quote and we are very thankful we did. After one conversation with Danny it was clear that he was a professional and very knowledgeable in his trade. We have an older condo in Evanston, 3-story walk up, and Danny knew how to address the "quirks" that come with an older building. The refinished floors came out beautifully and were completed within our tight timeline. We are are very pleased to have worked with Danny and will definitely use his service and recommend him for future projects"
Jordan S on May 2025
Modern Quality Flooring is Chicago's resource for affordable high quality flooring and installation. Honesty and hard work are our key differentiators from the competition because we understand that this is not only your house – it is your home. We will take all necessary steps to assure quick and quality work while working until YOU are satisfied with our service. We try to give our customers the best prices we can by negotiating with suppliers and purchasing roll specials so we stock better quality materials for a good price. We have a large selection of hardwood floor and stain colors available. No one has to wait for the flooring order to be delivered. Once the customer decides, we can deliver the next day.
"We were initially going to do the floors ourselves but decided to get a quote and we are very thankful we did. After one conversation with Danny it was clear that he was a professional and very knowledgeable in his trade. We have an older condo in Evanston, 3-story walk up, and Danny knew how to address the "quirks" that come with an older building. The refinished floors came out beautifully and were completed within our tight timeline. We are are very pleased to have worked with Danny and will definitely use his service and recommend him for future projects"
Jordan S on May 2025
Chicagoland's Top Customer-Rated Carpet Company. We offer the convenience of Shop at Home service by bringing you a huge selection of carpets to choose from during our free in-home consultation. Contact us to make an appointment today. Since 2001, we have been pleasing customers by staying true to our values of Honesty, Integrity, Quality, Value while delivering unparalleled Service. We have earned nearly 1000 overwhelmingly positive online reviews. Here's How: We are carpet professionals with decades of experience...we do carpet best, because it's all we do. We bring you a huge selection of quality carpets and give our best price upfront, so there is no need for negotiation. We offer Customer-Focused Pricing to ensure that your carpet selection meets your standards and your budget. We pull-up and remove your existing carpet and move your furniture at no charge. We don't use high pressure sales tactics. We partner with the same great team of installers on every job. We offer a lifetime installation guarantee. We offer you the trustworthiness of a family-owned business in the convenience of your own home. We offer Angie's List members a 10% discount. Call us today at (773) 929-6000
"They did an amazing job with helping me select the right carpet and made it so efficient to come right to my home to choose. They even informed me of credit opportunities to help me pay for it. I also appreciated how quickly and efficiently the work was done. Top-notch carpet and work!"
Alicia R on April 2025
Chicagoland's Top Customer-Rated Carpet Company. We offer the convenience of Shop at Home service by bringing you a huge selection of carpets to choose from during our free in-home consultation. Contact us to make an appointment today. Since 2001, we have been pleasing customers by staying true to our values of Honesty, Integrity, Quality, Value while delivering unparalleled Service. We have earned nearly 1000 overwhelmingly positive online reviews. Here's How: We are carpet professionals with decades of experience...we do carpet best, because it's all we do. We bring you a huge selection of quality carpets and give our best price upfront, so there is no need for negotiation. We offer Customer-Focused Pricing to ensure that your carpet selection meets your standards and your budget. We pull-up and remove your existing carpet and move your furniture at no charge. We don't use high pressure sales tactics. We partner with the same great team of installers on every job. We offer a lifetime installation guarantee. We offer you the trustworthiness of a family-owned business in the convenience of your own home. We offer Angie's List members a 10% discount. Call us today at (773) 929-6000
"They did an amazing job with helping me select the right carpet and made it so efficient to come right to my home to choose. They even informed me of credit opportunities to help me pay for it. I also appreciated how quickly and efficiently the work was done. Top-notch carpet and work!"
Alicia R on April 2025
Laminate flooring is made of multiple layers of synthetic material bonded together. The top layer is made from resin, which seals and protects the rest of the flooring from scratches and stains. The decorative layer features a print image of wood, stone, or ceramic, while the core is made from high-density fiberboard and resin to provide strength and structure. The bottom layer protects the core from moisture.
Carpet installs average $3.50 to $11 per square foot, while laminate runs $6 to $14. Carpet costs less up front, but laminate lasts longer, cuts down on maintenance, and delivers a stronger ROI. If you’re looking for durability and a resale bump, laminate often wins out despite the higher initial price.
AC ratings measure durability. An AC1 plank handles light foot traffic, while AC5 stands up to busy commercial spaces. The tougher the plank, the higher the price, an extra $1 to $3.50 per square foot. Choosing the right rating helps you balance budget and longevity.
You can lay laminate over most hard surfaces, but never over carpet. The soft pile doesn’t give the planks the solid, level base they need and can void the warranty. Instead, remove the carpet, check that the subfloor is flat, and roll out a firm underlayment before installation.
Laminate can add value when it replaces tired carpet, vinyl, or linoleum. A fresh, wood-look surface upgrades the room’s style without the cost of solid hardwood. Opt for high-quality planks with realistic patterns and good AC ratings to boost durability—and your home’s resale appeal.