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Beautiful and long lasting, hardwood floors are a timeless choice for any room in your home. From your entryway to your kitchen, stairs, or bedroom, Footprints Floors will be there to help you every step of the way. Our hardwood flooring installers in Chicago take care of installation and stain selection. Having your floors installed by a hardwood/solid wood craftsman means that your floors will look amazing and leave a lasting impression.

Hardwood flooring installation is always a smart move as it never goes out of style and will increase the overall value of your home. Hardwood flooring is durable, long-lasting, and (if needed in future decades) can be fully restored to its original splendor. Improvements in technology over the years have increased the durability and quality of hardwoods so that they will last for generations to come.

Benefits of Hardwood Floors

Increases Property Value


Flooring is a key design element in every home. Durable, clean, and beautiful, wood is a preferred flooring choice for homeowners. Whether you are a new homeowner looking to update old flooring or preparing your current home for sale, installing hardwood flooring increases your property's value.

Hardwood is one of the most popular flooring materials. According to the National Wood Flooring Association, realtors find homes with hardwood floors sell faster at higher price points. The timeless beauty and durability of hardwood are attractive to buyers, making hardwood a great choice for presale renovations.

Clean


Hardwood floors are one of the most sanitary flooring choices. Carpet, in comparison, traps in dust, dirt, and bacteria, and requires professional cleaning. While tile and laminate don’t have dust-trapping fibers, bacteria can still become trapped in the grout or embossing.

Families with children or pets will benefit from wood floors. Allergy sufferers will also appreciate the cleaner air quality that this material provides.

BeautifulVariety of Patterns


While every material has its draw, hardwood, in particular, is timeless. The intricate grains, rich colors, and unique textures of wood create endless design possibilities. As a versatile material, wood flooring does well with classic, modern, and eclectic home decor. Designers say that hardwood makes rooms appear larger, warmer, and inviting. What more could you ask of a flooring material?

Diagonal

Typically, hardwood flooring is installed parallel to the longest wall. Diagonal installation is an alternative pattern that is a great choice for smaller rooms. The diagonal boards draw the eyes towards the corners and away from the walls, elongating the room.

Picture Frame

A great statement piece, picture frame designs in wood flooring are perfect for elegant dining rooms. Picture frame designs are made with contrasting color wood planks, placed in geometric shape (usually rectangle) around the desired room feature.

Parquet

Parquet patterns are geometric shapes made out of smaller pieces of wood that all fit together smoothly. This historical design was popular in homes built in the early 1900s. This intricate, sophisticated design is making a big comeback!

Random Widths

Wood planks of varying widths and lengths placed randomly add depth and length to a room, making it a great casual option for smaller spaces.

Durable


Compared to other flooring materials, hardwood is durable. Tile can crack, carpet stains, and laminate scratches easily. Hardwood, on the other hand, can withstand pets, children, and more for decades. While scratching can occur, hardwood floor refinishing can restore old floors to brand new.

The biggest benefit of hardwood floor installation is longevity. This is a flooring material that will last a century or more if properly maintained.

Low Maintenance


Though hardwood is durable, it is not impervious to damage. Faded finishes, scratches, and dents are all signs of a well-loved hardwood floor. With proper maintenance, these imperfections rarely show until decades after installation. And, when they do appear, restoration and repair will breathe new life into your floors.

A daily sweep and frequent mopping with a special hardwood cleaner are all that are needed to maintain your hardwood floors.

Hardwood Floor Installation Process


When you hire professionals for hardwood floor installation in Chicago, it is important to understand their entire process. While some companies refuse to do prep work and cleanup, Footprints Floors provides full service. After discussing square footage, pricing estimates, and other details with your flooring professional, our team follows these installation steps.

Acclimation

Before wood planks are installed, they must acclimate to the moisture levels present in your home. Skipping this step causes expansion or shrinkage and other damage to newly installed floors. The acclimation process is simple: store your purchased wood planks inside your home for up to three days.

Tear Out And Subfloor Prep

Our team starts with the tear-out of your old floor, installs new subflooring, and prepares for installation. We practice heightened safety measures, ensuring no dust or harmful substances escape into your home’s atmosphere.

Installation

Our team of expert craftsmen provides special care and performs the installation diligently and efficiently, laying down your hardwood flooring plank by plank. Next, your new floor is cleaned, stained, and sealed to your desired finish.

Clean Up

After the installation process is complete, the crew will clean up after themselves, leaving your home just as it was when they got there. You can expect our flooring contractors to treat you and your home with respect. For expert flooring services and quality customer care, you can count on Footprints Floors Chicago.

Beauty in Imperfection


Most hardwood floors receive protective finishes to avoid the effects of wear and tear. However, you may finish your hardwood installation in Chicago and wonder if it's necessary to cover your stunning new natural wood with finishing products. The good news is, it's entirely up to you!

The imperfections in raw wood floors are often what makes them so unique and eye-catching. Wood stains and sealants can smooth out glaring blemishes, but applying a finishing product is not necessary. Unfinished hardwood flooring is highly durable and requires only slightly different maintenance from a finished floor to avoid unnecessary water damage. Without a sealant, your hardwood will experience the beauty of age and daily use. Scratches and dents can be so much more than flaws! Unfinished wood showcases your family's history and brings your space a new sense of character. As the world grows more obsessed with the idea of perfection, unfinished hardwood is a lovely way to embrace and enhance the personality of your space. If you see and value the beauty in imperfection, allow your house to feel more like a home that has been loved and lived in with raw wood flooring.

If you want to add raw hardwood floors to your home and have been searching for hardwood installation in Chicago, look no further! Footprints Floors has the hardwood expertise you need. Our hardwood flooring installers supervise every aspect of installation so you can be confident that your home is in expert hands. By the end of your installation, your raw hardwood floors will be the jewel of your home and will last the test of time. Give us a call today to receive a free estimate on your project!

This beautiful and intricate hardwood flooring was installed by Footprints Floors professionals.
Hardwood floors installation services in Chicago with Footprints Floors.
How Much Does
Hardwood Floor Installation Cost?

There is an initial higher price to pay for the many benefits of hardwood flooring, but the investment is well worth it over time Though more expensive than alternative, cheaper materials like vinyl and laminate, hardwood flooring is a valuable choice for homes. Factors that affect pricing include wood species, size of the project, and the company you hire to complete hardwood floor installation.

Footprints Floors Chicago specializes in affordable pricing. We have partnered with various vendors to secure affordable flooring material options for our clients. While your choice of material is up to you, we will recommend a list of quality vendors. Once you make your choice, our professional floor installers will finish the job!

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Most flooring companies require that you also purchase from their inventory, which drives up installation prices and limits options. We leave the choice up to you, giving you more freedom and allowing us to offer our services at low prices!

For beautiful hardwood flooring, you can count on the professionalism and expertise of Footprints Floors. Our team also takes care of prep work and clean up, leaving you with the beautiful flooring you always dreamed of.

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Footprints Floors provides hardwood flooring installation services in Chicago for both old and new homes. We handle the demolition and removal of the old flooring, as well as the necessary prep work for new flooring. We will even remove baseboards and reinstall them after completing the flooring installation.

Covering everything from design and installation to clean up, our team helps increase the value of your property with brand new hardwood floors. Contact us today to request a free estimate!

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What Our Customers Say

Love my refinished hardwood floors ❤️. Kyle and team were exceptional from our first walkthrough to project finish. Great communications, high quality work with real attention to detail and fair pricing. Highly recommend!
Marjorie Silha 10/20/25 — google
Kyle and his team installed LVP flooring and baseboards in my high rise apartment and they did a great job! Kyle is very friendly and knowledgeable, and provided a really good price for high quality work
Mielah Bergeron 10/16/25 — google
We had an excellent experience getting our floors redone! The team was communicative, punctual, and incredibly efficient—they worked fast without sacrificing quality. The finished floors look amazing, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Annie Wold Bolles 10/14/25 — google
Tom did a fantastic job on our backsplash tile — it looks gorgeous! He worked with a very old house that had a mix of uneven plaster and drywall, and you’d never know it from how seamless the result looks. He was always communicative about when he would arrive and always cleaned up after himself too. Kyle was also super communicative throughout the whole process, keeping us updated every step of the way. Highly recommend Footprint Floors for any tiling needs!!
Alicia Starc 10/7/25 — google
Kyle’s team did a great job on my floors. He was very easy to work with. Very communicative and reasonably priced.
Heather Nanninga 10/2/25 — google
Footprints Floors Chicago was fantastic to work with! They responded quickly and came out right away to see the room and provide a quote. The pricing was very reasonable, and they were flexible in scheduling the installation to work around our painters. The installation itself was completed in just two days, and the finished floor is absolutely beautiful. Excellent job all around—highly recommend!
Amber Horne 09/4/25 — google
We could not have been more pleased. The communication was great, we were quoted promptly, the scheduling was no-hassle and the quality of the work was top notch. Every aspect of the transaction was professional and courteous. The price was very reasonable, and the work was outstanding - my hats off to the crew who did the work, their attention to detail was fantastic. I highly recommend.
Tim ONeill 09/4/25 — google
Wow! I can not speak highly enough for Kyle, David, and Ovi. Even though the job was small they had phenomenal follow up, communication and support. They repaired a few areas of hardwood floor that had been removed by previous owners and the matching was seamless. I can not tell where the repairs were done because of the quality of the work. When there was need for adjustments to some of the work (due to no fault of theirs) they went above and beyond to make sure the floor was perfect. I really can not speak highly enough of everyone at Footprints! We will absolutely use them again and recommend them to anyone who needs their floors done. I would give them 10 stars if I could!
Khrystyna Vaziri 09/3/25 — google
These guys did a great job refinishing my floors and repairing a closrt floor. They were prompt, respectful of my house and did a great job on cleanup. I high recommend them.
Kim Bobo 09/3/25 — google
Fast and did a great job! Would def use them again!!
sue bednar 09/3/25 — google
I sustained significant water damage in my kitchen from a malfunctioning dishwasher. Foorprints repaired the damage after mitigation and restained and refinished the hardwood floors in my entire home. They were very professional, prompt, and efficient. The floors are beautiful and I cannot tell where the damage was, the repair work was flawless. I highly recommend Kyle and his team.
Frank Hicks 08/20/25 — google
Great communication and craftsmanship. We hired the Footprints team for two separate projects...both a complete demo of floor and subfloor. Our new hardwood floors look beautiful.
Desalina Guarise 08/7/25 — google
Footprints did a great job and provided helpful advice on how to proceed with the project.
Brian Harper 08/5/25 — google
Kyle and his team were so great to work with! Communication throughout was prompt and far exceeded our experience with previous contractors! We hired them to redo the flooring in our condo's common spaces and what a difference! The builder had left us with some badly done epoxy and some strange angles/slopes, and Kyle was able to provide insight about why going with a certain product would be necessary for our space considering those factors. None of the other companies that we had come out pointed out these factors, and looking back we would have had issues choosing something else. Thanks to Kyle and Kenny our new floors were installed efficiently and have transformed these spaces for the better! Highly recommend using Footprints Floors for any of your flooring needs!
Kara Volle 08/3/25 — google
I had a great experience with Footprints Floors Chicago. The floors look awesome and I was impressed with their promptness and accountability.
Sarah Leong 08/2/25 — google
Working with Kyle and Footprints was a great experience all around. As first time homeowners, we were daunted by the prospect of renovating our floors. But Kyle was helpful, responsive, and patient with us throughout the process. He went the extra mile to make sure we were okay with any decision being made. Kyle and his team really helped put us at ease, and the floors look awesome! I highly recommend working with them.
Tj Horansky 07/31/25 — google
I had two spaces that needed work: one needed new hardwood, the other refinishing. I’m so glad I hired Footprints for the job. Kyle and his team were wonderful to work with and I’m so pleased with the end result. Would hire again in a heartbeat!
Jeannette Levitt 07/30/25 — google
Hugo refinished the entire condo in an older building. Also repaired spots. The floors look amazing! Kyle and Hugo were very pleasant to work with. Price seemed very fair. I highly recommend them!
Amy Lullo 07/30/25 — google
Quick and had a tremendous amount of insight about how to tackle the project that I'd have never thought about. Talked to several independent contractors and glad I went this direction instead
Colin Mackintosh 06/24/25 — google
Kyle and Keni did a great job replacing the floors in my condo. They were professional and tried their best to make things work. Very reasonable price for the work and service provided. Would definitely recommend them to anyone needs flooring services.
Andy Hang 06/13/25 — google

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Footprints Floors is a one-of-a-kind residential flooring installation and restoration business. We offer high quality flooring installations and, with over a decade of dedication, we have quickly become the largest flooring contractor by striving to bring a higher level of customer service and sophistication to an industry where it was severely lacking. Our family-owned business is focused on customer satisfaction and quality results, all while passing savings on to you and yours through our low overhead model.

Footprints Floors is a one-of-a-kind residential flooring installation and restoration business. We offer high quality flooring installations and, with over a decade of dedication, we have quickly become the largest flooring contractor by striving to bring a higher level of customer service and sophistication to an industry where it was severely lacking. Our family-owned business is focused on customer satisfaction and quality results, all while passing savings on to you and yours through our low overhead model.

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