ACCESS WOOD FLOORING · NORTH SHORE
Hardwood Floor Installation on the North Shore
New wood flooring should suit the way your home looks and the way you use it. Access Wood Flooring installs hardwood for homeowners in Winnetka, Highland Park, Glencoe, and throughout the North Shore, from individual room replacements to new construction and larger renovations.
Materials
Compare species, widths and finish options.
Preparation
Review the subfloor, access and transitions.
Finishing details
Connect adjoining rooms and stairwork.
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Choose Flooring That Fits Your Space
Unfinished solid red oak is our most popular choice, followed by unfinished solid white oak, in the plank width and grade that suit your home. We can supply the flooring — brands we install include Mullican, Mirage, Somerset, Graf Brothers, Henry County and Bruce — or install material you have purchased. We also install engineered wood when it suits the room and subfloor better than solid hardwood, and wood flooring over radiant heated floors (the heating system itself is installed by others).
The right choice depends on more than color. We consider the room, subfloor, expected use, and product requirements when discussing your options.
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Preparation Before Installation
Your project begins with an assessment of the space and existing flooring. We review removal needs, subfloor condition, transitions to adjoining rooms, and material requirements. Moisture checks and any required acclimation are part of planning a wood floor installation.
We also discuss furniture removal, access to the work area, and the proposed schedule before installation begins.
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A Floor That Connects Your Rooms
Board direction, thresholds, and the transition to your stairs all affect the finished result. We plan these details before laying the floor. Site-finished hardwood is sanded and finished after installation; prefinished products follow a different process based on the selected flooring.
WOOD, DETAIL & FINISH
Details worth a closer look
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Your questions,
answered.
Have a question about your floor? We can review it during your free estimate.
(847) 781-0100Do you install floors in existing homes?
Yes. We install flooring in existing homes and new construction, including replacement projects and additions.
Can new flooring match an existing wood floor?
We assess the species, dimensions, color, and condition of the existing floor. We discuss the closest practical match and any visible differences before proceeding.
How long will installation take?
New hardwood installation usually takes several days, depending on floor area, preparation and on-site finishing; a whole new home can take about two weeks. We give you the approximate start date and duration in your written estimate.
Do you work with builders, realtors and investors?
Yes. Besides homeowners, we work with builders, general contractors, realtors and investors on new construction, renovations and homes being prepared for sale.
Can you install herringbone or chevron floors?
Yes. We create custom layouts including herringbone, chevron, borders and medallions. See custom wood floor patterns.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR HOME
Plan Your New Floors
From Wilmette and Kenilworth to Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, we help North Shore homeowners plan flooring projects from material selection through completion.