E Elite Laminate Floors
Strawn, IL · 61775 Measured · Leveled · Installed

Kitchen Laminate Flooring in Strawn, IL Near Me

Laminate installed around cabinets and islands with the right expansion gaps, sealed edges and appliance clearance.

Kitchen Laminate Flooring in Strawn, IL
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(855) 751-1996
Free in-home estimates
AC3 and AC4 laminate
Subfloor checked before install
Written, itemized quotes
Tear-out and haul away

Kitchen laminate gets more water, more dropped pans and more foot traffic than any other room. We steer most kitchen customers to an AC4 board with sealed joints, usually a waterproof line.

The big question in a kitchen is whether the floor goes under the cabinets or stops at the toe kick. A floating floor should not be pinned down by a 300 pound cabinet run or a stone island, because it needs room to move. We stop the laminate at the cabinets, leave a 1/4 inch gap and cover it with a matching shoe molding.

The refrigerator and dishwasher need care. We check that the new floor height does not trap the dishwasher under the counter, and we lay the laminate far enough under the fridge space so it can roll out on the finished floor.

At the sink base and the dishwasher we seal the edge gap with a flexible caulk. A slow drip is what ruins kitchen laminate, and a sealed edge buys time to notice it. If you are doing the kitchen and the rooms next to it, ask about waterproof laminate installation for the whole main floor.

How it works

How our laminate flooring installation works in Strawn, IL

  1. 01

    Call and book a visit

    Call (855) 751-1996 and tell us which rooms you want done. We set a time to come out to your home in Strawn, IL.

  2. 02

    Free in-home estimate

    We measure every room, check the subfloor for flatness and moisture, and bring laminate samples. You get a written, itemized quote.

  3. 03

    Prep and acclimation

    The planks sit in your rooms for about 48 hours. We tear out the old floor, level the subfloor and lay underlayment or a vapor barrier.

  4. 04

    Install and trim

    Our crew clicks the floor together with the right expansion gaps, undercuts the jambs and finishes with base, quarter round and T-moldings.

Coverage

Laminate Flooring Installation Across Strawn, IL

Laminate flooring installation and laminate floor replacement for homes across Strawn, IL. Call (855) 751-1996 to book a free in-home estimate.

ZIP codes we serve

61775

Laminate flooring FAQs

Questions about laminate flooring installation

Questions we hear most often about Kitchen Laminate Flooring in Strawn, IL.

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What AC rating do I need?
AC3 suits most homes, including bedrooms, living rooms and halls. AC4 holds up better to pets, kids and kitchen or entry traffic. We install mostly AC3 and AC4 boards and will tell you which fits each room.
Does laminate need to acclimate before install?
Yes. We leave the boxes flat in the rooms for about 48 hours with the heat or air running at normal settings. That lets the HDF core adjust to your home's humidity so it does not grow or shrink much after install.
Can laminate go over concrete?
Yes. We check moisture first, then lay a 6-mil poly vapor barrier with taped seams, then underlayment, then the floating floor. The slab needs to be flat within about 3/16 inch over 10 feet.
Is laminate waterproof?
Standard laminate handles spills wiped up quickly. Waterproof laminate has sealed joints and a treated core rated to resist standing water for a set time. For kitchens, baths and basements we usually recommend waterproof lines.
Do I need to move my furniture?
Please clear small items, electronics and anything fragile. Ask about furniture moving when you book, and we will tell you what our crew can handle on your job.

Free laminate flooring estimate

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We come to your home in Strawn, IL, measure the rooms, check the subfloor and bring samples. You get a written laminate flooring installation quote. Call (855) 751-1996, no obligation.

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