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Wood and Laminate Flooring Illinois

Everyone loves natural wood flooring, which not only look beautiful, but is a great flooring option that increases the value of your home. Another great option for those looking for a more cost-friendly option, laminate flooring can be a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-install alternative to traditional wood.

Local Companies

Carlisle Wideplank Floors
(312) 464-0633
445 N Wells St
Chicago, IL

Tibu Hardwood Floors Co
(773) 736-8023
6259 W Gunnison St
Chicago, IL

Premiere Flooring Services Inc.
(773) 205-1102
3053 N Leclaire Ave
Chicago, IL

Speedy Floor Co.
(773) 927-2890
2843 S Kildare Ave
Chicago, IL

GCO Flooring Outlet
(309) 682-7000
4732 Brandywine Drive
Peoria, IL

Millworks (A Division of Woodworkers Shop Inc.)
(309) 691-2595
7022 N. University
Peoria, IL

Chicago Tile Institute
(312) 467-1640
222 Merchandise Mart Plz
Chicago, IL

Slater Custom Floors
(309) 243-8875
12139 N. Tall Trees Drive
Dunlap, IL

Danny Flooring-Sanding And Refinishing-Hardwood Flooring Contractors Chicago. Professional hardwood
(773) 406-6949
Redwood Dr
Chicago, IL

Bruce Pete
(312) 226-2264
120 N Green St
Chicago, IL

Written by Jean Nayar

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Filipacchi Publishing

Everyone loves natural wood floors, which not only look beautiful, but also increase the value of your home. Hardwood floors come in virtually any kind of wood imaginable, from classic North American species such as oak, cherry and walnut to exotic woods such as fruitwood, merbau and teak. Environmentally conscious options include flooring made from trees grown in sustainable forests; reclaimed flooring, which displays imperfections that add a unique patina; and bamboo, which is actually a grass, but is very durable. If you want to install new wood floors, be sure to choose a wood that meshes with the style of your home or the style you aim to create.

Materials and Pricing

Wood floors come in a wide range of widths, stains and finishes. Planks can either be solid wood in various thicknesses or they can be engineered planks that feature a thinner layer of natural hardwood affixed to an engineered substrate, which can be applied directly over a concrete floor. Solid wood floors must be applied over a plywood subfloor. If you want to install new wood floors in your home, contact a professional to help you choose the best floor for your setting. Since wood floors can put a sizable dent in your wallet, get quotes and referrals from several installers before proceeding. The starting price for wood floors is about $3.50 per square foot, and installation and removal of existing floors can triple or quadruple the cost of flooring. ...

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Featured Local Company

Carlisle Wideplank Floors

(312) 464-0633
445 N Wells St
Chicago, IL

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