Expert Hardwood Floor Installation Chicago area
Tom & Peters offers hardwood floor installation services in Chicago area that’s second to none. Our long-term partnership with the most reputable hardwood distributors in the Chicago area coupled with our excellent workmanship have allowed us to continuously install stunning hardwood floors, designed to last a lifetime. Hardwood floors are low maintenance, durable an excellent way to highlight the beauty of any interior.
Hardwood Floor Installation Chicago customers can trust
Our Chicago hardwood flooring options are available in random plank widths, narrow strips and wide planks. Customers in towns like Barrington, Itasca, Schaumburg or Hoffma Estates can add color and personality to their hardwood flooring by selecting from a variety of stains and texture that will complement the interior of their building. For further customization choose between hand-scraped or distressed finished flooring. Distressed finish will give your floor a rustic appearance with a satin finish. Hand-scraped will give off more traditional appeal while accentuating the grain pattern.
Choosing Hardwood Floor
Hardwood is one of the most sought-after Chicago hardwood flooring materials today due to its durability and aesthetic appeal. The fact that it’s become so popular means that there’s an abundance of choice on the Barrington, Itasca, Schaumburg or Hoffma Estates area market and this can make it difficult for customers to choose the right one for their property. To ensure that you pick the right hardwood for your building, you may want to consider these factors:
Species of The Wood
Each species of hardwood has its own distinct characteristics. Species can determine the density, hardness, grain pattern and color of the wood. Maple wood for instance comes with a uniform texture, light color and takes well to stains due to its high resistance. Classic oak wood is hard, neutral in color and carries an open grain pattern. There are other popular domestic hardwood species such as maple that you can consider. Our Chicago flooring team will guide you through the process of selecting the right wood species based on the location of the floor, intended use and the desired aesthetics.
Engineered VS. Solid Hardwood Floor
Our craftsmen are experienced in installing both Engineered wood and solid hardwood floors. Solid hardwood floor is manufactured from a solid piece of wood, while engineered hardwood flooring is made by bonding boards of wood together. The decision to use solid or engineered wood floor should be dependent on where the floor will be located and the existing subfloor in that area. For rooms with existing concrete subfloors we generally recommend engineered wood floors unless the customer opt to install plywood onto the concrete.
Stains
Tom & Peter Flooring Inc. offers oil finish and Polyurethane finish. If you’re looking for a more durable finish, oil may be the best choice but keep in mind that it’s generally pricier. Polyurethane finish is an excellent choice for floors with nicks, dings and scratches. It carries a high sheen as oppose to the oil finish which is matt and will reduce the visibility of any future dents, dings or nicks on the floor.
Hardwood Floors Delivery before Installation
Before your hardwood is delivered one of our experts will inspect the jobsite to ensure that it’s ready to receive the material. Excess moisture conditions will delay delivery. If the job site meets the necessary condition, we’ll work closely with you in order to make the necessary delivery arrangements based on the accessibility and location of the site. In Addition, our Chicago flooring representative will contact you prior to the arrival of the material to address any questions you may have. Typically, we’re unable to track the exact time materials are set to be delivered to customers but we’ll make a follow-up call to verify if the delivery was successful.
Your hardwood flooring material will be delivered to the job site at least four or five days before installation to allow the wood to acclimate properly to the new environment. That is, to allow the moisture content of the material to adjust to the new environment. Items should be placed in the room they are to be installed.
Hardwood at The Jobsite
Temperature and humidity changes inside your building will affect the hardwood causing it to expand and contract, therefore, proper storage is imperative. Once delivered, it’s up to you to ensure that the wood is stored in the correct environment. Never store the wood in your garage, basement or on the porch. Your Chicago flooring materials should be stored in an enclosed room with windows and doors. Air conditioning should be adjusted to stabilize the moisture content in the room. The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recommends that the area should be kept at a 45 to 50% relative humidity.
As the premier Chicago hardwood flooring contractor, we ensure that all our craftsmen are NWFA and Bona Certified.
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