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 .
"Adrian and his team did an amazing job. He took time with us when he came to give us an estimate for our project and explained how the process would go. He is very knowledgable about the products he installed and the finish that he used. He was very professional and took great care in installing and finishing our wood floors. He treated our house like it was his own and took great care to be careful of our things. His communication was excellent and he was respective of our time. We will be hiring him again when we are ready to refinish our first floor."
Paula G on April 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 .
"Adrian and his team did an amazing job. He took time with us when he came to give us an estimate for our project and explained how the process would go. He is very knowledgable about the products he installed and the finish that he used. He was very professional and took great care in installing and finishing our wood floors. He treated our house like it was his own and took great care to be careful of our things. His communication was excellent and he was respective of our time. We will be hiring him again when we are ready to refinish our first floor."
Paula G on April 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
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
"I had an outstanding experience working with Mariusz for my floor replacement project. From the very first contact, he was incredibly responsive and attentive to every detail. His communication was clear, professional, and prompt, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Mariusz not only delivered exceptional quality work, but he also completed the project ahead of the committed timeline — something that’s rare and truly appreciated. His workmanship, dedication, and professionalism exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Mariusz to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality flooring services. I would absolutely work with him again in the future!."
Kaumil 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
"I had an outstanding experience working with Mariusz for my floor replacement project. From the very first contact, he was incredibly responsive and attentive to every detail. His communication was clear, professional, and prompt, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Mariusz not only delivered exceptional quality work, but he also completed the project ahead of the committed timeline — something that’s rare and truly appreciated. His workmanship, dedication, and professionalism exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Mariusz to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality flooring services. I would absolutely work with him again in the future!."
Kaumil S on April 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
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
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
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
"Yes, truly is dust free but the experience of working with them is even better than how clean they are. Everything working with Jerry went exactly as one should be able to expect from this class of professional service provider. However, he was the only one out of several top Angie's List rated companies that not only showed up on time to provide a quote but explained how he would handle the job from start to finish. The other guys really didn't want to tear out and haul away the carpet or even provide a selection of trim and flooring from which to choose. They gave a list of several stores to order the materials from with the amount of materials required. They also were going to cap the stairs instead of removing the treads if they found they weren't already oak underneath. However Jerry's quote was almost the same price but he would handle everything. Ultimately it turned out to be cheaper as once the carpet was removed it was discovered the stairs were oak and in good enough condition to easily refinish. Everything went swimmingly and our floors are absolutely stunning. High points: - I didn't have to lift a finger. (one would think that's normal since I'm the customer and not the flooring company, but apparently the other companies felt that wasn't the case.) - Arrived on time to provide quote. Quote itemized with exact cost. Explained that only if the subfloor turned out to be problematic could the cost change and we would be made aware. - Provided complete catalog to select everything from. Helped with selection by showing examples of designs and sizes in similar layouts. - Arrived on the start date when he said they would and finished the day he said they would too. - Clean, clean, clean. Exceptionally clean - Floors are absolutely gorgeous and meticulously installed. - Custom banister and newell work looks beautiful and rock solid. - Honest, called to let me know I saved money when he pulled the carpet up on the stairs to discover they were in good shape. The quote had included replacement. - Hauled all the carpet and trash away. Would absolutely use again and plan to for the remaining rooms."
Sarah K on January 2021
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
"Yes, truly is dust free but the experience of working with them is even better than how clean they are. Everything working with Jerry went exactly as one should be able to expect from this class of professional service provider. However, he was the only one out of several top Angie's List rated companies that not only showed up on time to provide a quote but explained how he would handle the job from start to finish. The other guys really didn't want to tear out and haul away the carpet or even provide a selection of trim and flooring from which to choose. They gave a list of several stores to order the materials from with the amount of materials required. They also were going to cap the stairs instead of removing the treads if they found they weren't already oak underneath. However Jerry's quote was almost the same price but he would handle everything. Ultimately it turned out to be cheaper as once the carpet was removed it was discovered the stairs were oak and in good enough condition to easily refinish. Everything went swimmingly and our floors are absolutely stunning. High points: - I didn't have to lift a finger. (one would think that's normal since I'm the customer and not the flooring company, but apparently the other companies felt that wasn't the case.) - Arrived on time to provide quote. Quote itemized with exact cost. Explained that only if the subfloor turned out to be problematic could the cost change and we would be made aware. - Provided complete catalog to select everything from. Helped with selection by showing examples of designs and sizes in similar layouts. - Arrived on the start date when he said they would and finished the day he said they would too. - Clean, clean, clean. Exceptionally clean - Floors are absolutely gorgeous and meticulously installed. - Custom banister and newell work looks beautiful and rock solid. - Honest, called to let me know I saved money when he pulled the carpet up on the stairs to discover they were in good shape. The quote had included replacement. - Hauled all the carpet and trash away. Would absolutely use again and plan to for the remaining rooms."
Sarah K on January 2021
We specialize in all types of wood and vinyl floor repairs, installation, sanding, polishing and painting, everything so that your floor is like new. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"I WILL be hiring them again. Working with this company was a dream. They were professional and did a spectacular job. They completely revived our floors. Communication was excellent and price was competitive. Julio made this such an easy project."
Averi S on January 2025
We specialize in all types of wood and vinyl floor repairs, installation, sanding, polishing and painting, everything so that your floor is like new. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"I WILL be hiring them again. Working with this company was a dream. They were professional and did a spectacular job. They completely revived our floors. Communication was excellent and price was competitive. Julio made this such an easy project."
Averi S on January 2025
Arkadia hardwood flooring is specialized in Installing ,repairs,sanding..and refinishing hardwood floors,laminate and engineering floors since2005 .We used dustless system vacuums for all sanding machines We invite you to step beyond wood's exquisite beauty to experience the warmth and richness is has to offer for your home..Call us today 312 731 4841.Free estimate
"Mike did an amazing job in a very limited time for us. Very fair prices will contact again!"
Alec D on April 2024
Arkadia hardwood flooring is specialized in Installing ,repairs,sanding..and refinishing hardwood floors,laminate and engineering floors since2005 .We used dustless system vacuums for all sanding machines We invite you to step beyond wood's exquisite beauty to experience the warmth and richness is has to offer for your home..Call us today 312 731 4841.Free estimate
"Mike did an amazing job in a very limited time for us. Very fair prices will contact again!"
Alec D on April 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
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.