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
GB Hardwood Flooring is a family-owned business run by two brothers that have been working in the flooring industry together for over 15 years. Located in Morton Grove, IL, it is our pleasure to serve the greater Chicago area with all of your hardwood floor needs.
"GB flooring and owner George were outstanding! George was professional and easy to deal with from start to finish. Explained things throughout the process. Would hire George’s and GB again. I already started recommending his services to my neighbor and friends."
Joe M on April 2025
GB Hardwood Flooring is a family-owned business run by two brothers that have been working in the flooring industry together for over 15 years. Located in Morton Grove, IL, it is our pleasure to serve the greater Chicago area with all of your hardwood floor needs.
"GB flooring and owner George were outstanding! George was professional and easy to deal with from start to finish. Explained things throughout the process. Would hire George’s and GB again. I already started recommending his services to my neighbor and friends."
Joe M on April 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
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
Rustic Flooring Inc. is a well established company with many years experience in Chicago's North shore areas. Our clients are perpetually impressed with the quality of our work and remain loyal for years to come.Join our ever-expanding list of satisfied customers. You can rely on the craftsmanship at Rustic Flooring to bring you top notch hardwood floor installation, immaculate refinishing for your wood floors and staircases along with your satisfaction guaranteed. We offer free hardwood installation quotes at the drop of a hat! Rustic Flooring guarantees -the utmost quality -the world's finest hands -top notch advise and service from ultimate professionals Rustic Flooring has expanded aggressively during the past 20 years as our reputation for quality, workmanship and competitive prices has reached new heights. Our strong working relationship with many of Chicago's best general contractors and dedication to our customers and craft, places Rustic Flooring at the top of the list for many residential and medium-sized commercial projects. Rustic flooring is constantly researching new products and techniques to ensure the highest quality finish which technology affords to our craft. The uniqueness of our floors can become a backdrop to an already beautiful design or a foundation from which your dream home originates.
"Marcel and his team were great and professional. It was a job well done with their clear conscious to be spotless even on challenging accessible areas and spaces. Will hire them again for sure 👍"
Lancy O on May 2025
Rustic Flooring Inc. is a well established company with many years experience in Chicago's North shore areas. Our clients are perpetually impressed with the quality of our work and remain loyal for years to come.Join our ever-expanding list of satisfied customers. You can rely on the craftsmanship at Rustic Flooring to bring you top notch hardwood floor installation, immaculate refinishing for your wood floors and staircases along with your satisfaction guaranteed. We offer free hardwood installation quotes at the drop of a hat! Rustic Flooring guarantees -the utmost quality -the world's finest hands -top notch advise and service from ultimate professionals Rustic Flooring has expanded aggressively during the past 20 years as our reputation for quality, workmanship and competitive prices has reached new heights. Our strong working relationship with many of Chicago's best general contractors and dedication to our customers and craft, places Rustic Flooring at the top of the list for many residential and medium-sized commercial projects. Rustic flooring is constantly researching new products and techniques to ensure the highest quality finish which technology affords to our craft. The uniqueness of our floors can become a backdrop to an already beautiful design or a foundation from which your dream home originates.
"Marcel and his team were great and professional. It was a job well done with their clear conscious to be spotless even on challenging accessible areas and spaces. Will hire them again for sure 👍"
Lancy O on May 2025
Jerry's Dust free flooring is the best hardwood flooring refinishing company on Angie We provide dust free guaranteed refinishing process Jerry Dust Free Flooring is family owned and operated company with great reputation craftsmanship and flooring specialist in the trade We have over 20 years of experience at dust free hardwood floors refinishing
"Jerry and his brother did an amazing job on transforming our very outdated floors to a beautiful living space! He was professional, timely and reasonably priced. He was responsive to all of our questions and concerns and made the process easy. The whole process was truly dust free and we were amazing at how beautiful our floors turned out!"
Sarah L on April 2025
Jerry's Dust free flooring is the best hardwood flooring refinishing company on Angie We provide dust free guaranteed refinishing process Jerry Dust Free Flooring is family owned and operated company with great reputation craftsmanship and flooring specialist in the trade We have over 20 years of experience at dust free hardwood floors refinishing
"Jerry and his brother did an amazing job on transforming our very outdated floors to a beautiful living space! He was professional, timely and reasonably priced. He was responsive to all of our questions and concerns and made the process easy. The whole process was truly dust free and we were amazing at how beautiful our floors turned out!"
Sarah L on April 2025
Our carpet store has served Chicago, Evanston and the surrounding suburbs for more than 40 years. We offer a full mobile service to your home. We focus in new carpet and pad sales and installation, we do not offer carpet repair or restretching service. Because we are the distributor and the installer, we are able to provide high quality flooring at the best prices.
"Service was exactly what you’d hope for. On time. Clean. Polite. Professional. The work was tidy and of high quality."
patrick b on August 2019
Our carpet store has served Chicago, Evanston and the surrounding suburbs for more than 40 years. We offer a full mobile service to your home. We focus in new carpet and pad sales and installation, we do not offer carpet repair or restretching service. Because we are the distributor and the installer, we are able to provide high quality flooring at the best prices.
"Service was exactly what you’d hope for. On time. Clean. Polite. Professional. The work was tidy and of high quality."
patrick b on August 2019
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
"An outstanding team! Always arrive promptly, ask questions & pay attention to reply. Attention to detail, with outstanding repair of riser in 100 + y/o oak stairs by placing quarter round oak wherever risers meet tread. Excellent transition from new oak floor to master bathroom with tile floor. Assistance with replacement of furniture after job was completed, so that flooring was pristine after this was done. To say that I am pleased isn't adequate to describe how happy I am with the result. This is a first rate business, with employees who know exactly how to take care of flooring."
Priscilla H on November 2019
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
"An outstanding team! Always arrive promptly, ask questions & pay attention to reply. Attention to detail, with outstanding repair of riser in 100 + y/o oak stairs by placing quarter round oak wherever risers meet tread. Excellent transition from new oak floor to master bathroom with tile floor. Assistance with replacement of furniture after job was completed, so that flooring was pristine after this was done. To say that I am pleased isn't adequate to describe how happy I am with the result. This is a first rate business, with employees who know exactly how to take care of flooring."
Priscilla H on November 2019
DeSitter Flooring is a true award winning, third generation / family owned, full service flooring company serving the Chicagoland area for over 100 years. DeSitter strives to bring a 5-Star experience with every project that includes free professional consultations / estimates that include both the finest materials and installation services for homeowners, contractors and commercial spaces. DeSitter use their own vetted-certified installation crews managed by our field supervisors to help ensure your project is completed smoothly and on time to your utmost satisfaction. We provide a Lifetime Installation Guarantee for Carpet and a 2 Year Installation Warranty on any Hard Surface Flooring. DeSitter has two beautiful, newly remodeled showrooms with a wide array of flooring products to choose from . Showroom Locations: 1 North Kensington Ave LaGrange, IL and 444 Roosevelt Rd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. In addition, DeSitter also provides a 630-517-2697 1 Timber Ct Bolingbrook IL 60440 630-771-1420. DeSitter is one of the few flooring companies in Chicago that has successfully operated for over 100+ years since 1920. This truly award winning, third generation -family owned flooring company provides the finest quality flooring material and installation service for both residential homeowners and commercial businesses throughout Chicagoland. Today, Louis' vision is carried on by his two grandsons and third generation co-owners, Tom Cunningham and Steve DeSitter. Cost is determined by the job. Financing available. DeSitter provides a wider variety of top quality carpet, hardwood (unfinished & prefinished), luxury vinyl, and custom area rugs / stair runners. We also offer hardwood refinishing service.
"excellent work. Antonio and his crew/partner removed old carpet, cleaned the flooring, and installed our new carpet flawlessly."
Kathryn S on April 2018
DeSitter Flooring is a true award winning, third generation / family owned, full service flooring company serving the Chicagoland area for over 100 years. DeSitter strives to bring a 5-Star experience with every project that includes free professional consultations / estimates that include both the finest materials and installation services for homeowners, contractors and commercial spaces. DeSitter use their own vetted-certified installation crews managed by our field supervisors to help ensure your project is completed smoothly and on time to your utmost satisfaction. We provide a Lifetime Installation Guarantee for Carpet and a 2 Year Installation Warranty on any Hard Surface Flooring. DeSitter has two beautiful, newly remodeled showrooms with a wide array of flooring products to choose from . Showroom Locations: 1 North Kensington Ave LaGrange, IL and 444 Roosevelt Rd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. In addition, DeSitter also provides a 630-517-2697 1 Timber Ct Bolingbrook IL 60440 630-771-1420. DeSitter is one of the few flooring companies in Chicago that has successfully operated for over 100+ years since 1920. This truly award winning, third generation -family owned flooring company provides the finest quality flooring material and installation service for both residential homeowners and commercial businesses throughout Chicagoland. Today, Louis' vision is carried on by his two grandsons and third generation co-owners, Tom Cunningham and Steve DeSitter. Cost is determined by the job. Financing available. DeSitter provides a wider variety of top quality carpet, hardwood (unfinished & prefinished), luxury vinyl, and custom area rugs / stair runners. We also offer hardwood refinishing service.
"excellent work. Antonio and his crew/partner removed old carpet, cleaned the flooring, and installed our new carpet flawlessly."
Kathryn S on April 2018
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
One of the few Bona Certified Craftman in the entire Midwest. Multiple Angie's List Awards. In business for over 38 years. Only company offering a 5yr warranty. Serves on boards for product development and evaluations. Expert witness in the industry. One of the few that uses all finishes and experienced using all kinds of hardwood flooring. Free estimates. Additional website: wizardofwoodflooring.com.
"We used Wizard of Wood in 2018 to refinish an existing hardwood floor and expand it into two additional rooms. Four years later, the floor still looked great, so we had floors installed in four bedrooms and a hallway. Again, the results were great! There was lots of attention to detail around a curved staircase and a fireplace. Wizard of Wood was easy to work with, completed the work on time and as quoted."
Michael L on January 2023
One of the few Bona Certified Craftman in the entire Midwest. Multiple Angie's List Awards. In business for over 38 years. Only company offering a 5yr warranty. Serves on boards for product development and evaluations. Expert witness in the industry. One of the few that uses all finishes and experienced using all kinds of hardwood flooring. Free estimates. Additional website: wizardofwoodflooring.com.
"We used Wizard of Wood in 2018 to refinish an existing hardwood floor and expand it into two additional rooms. Four years later, the floor still looked great, so we had floors installed in four bedrooms and a hallway. Again, the results were great! There was lots of attention to detail around a curved staircase and a fireplace. Wizard of Wood was easy to work with, completed the work on time and as quoted."
Michael L on January 2023
Replacing carpet with laminate flooring is worthwhile for many homeowners seeking improved durability and simplified maintenance. Laminate resists stains and wears better than carpet while offering a convincing wood-like appearance.
Households with allergy concerns often benefit from laminate's non-porous surface, which doesn't harbor dust mites or allergens like carpet fibers. Additionally, many homebuyers prefer hard surface flooring, potentially making your property more appealing when it's time to sell.
For a standard 12x12 room (144 square feet), laminate flooring installation costs between $432 and $1,872. This range accounts for varying material quality and installation complexity. The lower estimate represents basic laminate with straightforward installation, while the higher figure reflects premium materials or challenging installation conditions. Remember to factor in additional costs for carpet removal if needed.
A professional team can complete carpet removal and laminate installation in a standard-sized room within one to three days. The timeline extends if subfloor preparation is needed or if furniture relocation presents challenges. The complete process involves removing existing carpet, preparing the subfloor, installing underlayment, laying laminate planks, and finishing edges. DIY installations take longer, particularly for those without previous flooring experience.