Chicago's Flooring Contractors — Done Right
When you're investing in hardwood floor installation in Chicago, the contractor you choose matters more than the wood you pick. A cheap install on beautiful hardwood can still leave you with warped boards, visible gaps, and floors that sound hollow underfoot within a year. At Luciano's Hardwood Flooring, we've been doing it right since 1997—serving the north side, the suburbs, and everywhere in between.
We're based in Itasca, IL and proudly serve all of Chicago and the surrounding area, including Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Lakeview, Bucktown, Evanston, Schaumburg, and dozens of other neighborhoods and suburbs. Whether you're a homeowner ready to upgrade your living space with real hardwood floors or a property manager renovating multiple units across the north side, we're the flooring company Chicago trusts. See our full residential hardwood flooring services. If you're looking for hardwood flooring solutions for offices, retail spaces, restaurants, or other commercial properties, need commercial hardwood? View our commercial services.
What We Install
Solid Hardwood Flooring
The gold standard. Solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished multiple times over decades, making it a lifetime investment. We install all species — oak, maple, walnut, hickory, cherry — in widths from 2¼" strip to wide plank.
Engineered Hardwood Flooring
Engineered hardwood offers real wood beauty with greater dimensional stability — making it ideal for Chicago's humid summers and dry winters, basements, and over radiant heat. We install leading brands and can match existing floors throughout your home.
Prefinished Hardwood Flooring
Factory-finished floors are ready to walk on the same day. Prefinished hardwood eliminates on-site finishing fumes and curing time, making it popular for families and occupied spaces.
Vinyl Plank Flooring
Vinyl plank (LVP) delivers the look of real wood with unmatched durability and 100% waterproof performance — making it ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and high-traffic areas. It installs over most existing subfloors, resists scratches and dents, and comes in a wide range of realistic wood visuals. A practical, long-lasting solution for any room in the home.
Custom & Exotic Wood Species
Ipe, tigerwood, bamboo, reclaimed oak — if you can imagine it,we've installed it. Our custom design service brings unique flooring ideas tolife that you won't find anywhere else.
Steps, Stairs & Railings
Hardwood floors deserve matching stairs. We install andrefinish hardwood steps, stair treads, and railings to create a seamless,polished look from the first floor to the third. Learn more about steps and stairs.
Why Flooring Companies in Chicago Recommend Luciano's
• 27+ Years of Experience — We've installed floors in thousands of Chicago homes and businesses. We know Chicago's buildings: the old plank subfloors in Logan Square greystones, the radiant heat systems in Lincoln Park condos, the concrete slabs in River North lofts.
• Real Dustless Sanding Technology — We use industrial-strength HEPA filtration equipment, not the backpack vacuums other "dustless" contractors use. Your home stays clean. Your family stays healthy. Learn more about dustless sanding.
• Same-Day Estimates — We respond fast. Luciano himself often shows up to quote the job. No waiting a week for a salesperson.
• Transparent Pricing — No hidden fees. No upsells. What we quote is what you pay.
• Full-Service Operation — Water damage? Mold? Steps? Custom staining? We handle all of it. View our water and mold repair services.
Our Hardwood Floor Installation Process
Free Estimate
We come to your space, measure, assess the subfloor, and discuss your goals. Most quotes delivered same-day.
Material Selection & Planning
We help you choose the right species, width, finish, and installation method for your specific space and lifestyle.
Subfloor Preparation
A perfect floor starts with a perfect subfloor. We check for level, moisture, and structural integrity before a single board goes down.
Installation
Our crew installs your flooring with precision — proper nailing patterns, glue-down where needed, and expansion gaps where required.
Sanding & Finishing (if applicable)
For unfinished hardwood, we sand using our dustless system and apply your chosen stain and finish. See our staining services.
Final Walkthrough
We don't leave until you're satisfied. We inspect every board, clean up completely, and walk you through care instructions.
Numbers that speak for themselves
We've worked on hundreds of residential homes across the region, building a reputation for quality and reliability. Our clients come back because we deliver what we promise, every time.
Homes completed
Residential projects finished to client satisfaction.
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Years of experience
A quarter century of hardwood flooring expertise and craftsmanship.
Client satisfaction rate
Nearly every client recommends us to friends and family.
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Serving Chicago & the North Side
We serve homeowners and businesses throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, including:
Chicago Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Bucktown, Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Andersonville, Roscoe Village, River North, Old Town, Ravenswood, Ukrainian Village, Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Hyde Park, Bridgeport.
North Shore & Suburbs: Evanston, Oak Park, Elmhurst, Villa Park, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Schaumburg, Roselle, Bloomingdale, Addison, Wood Dale, Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Bensenville, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream.
See our full service area
Not sure if we serve your area? Call us at (773) 510-0630 andwe'll let you know.
What clients say
Real experiences from homeowners and business owners who trusted us with their floors
Residential Portfolio
Various residential installations that speak for themselves
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Ready for Beautiful Hardwood Floors in Chicago?
Whether you're in Lincoln Park, Logan Square, or anywhereacross the north side, Luciano's Hardwood Flooring delivers the craftsmanshipand service your floors deserve.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hardwood Floor Installation in Chicago
Most residential projects take 2–5 days from start to finish.Larger homes or projects requiring subfloor work may take longer. We give you aclear timeline before we start and stick to it.
Yes — with the right product and installation method.Chicago's humidity swings mean you need proper acclimation, correct expansiongaps, and sometimes engineered hardwood over solid. We assess your specificconditions and recommend the right solution.
Pricing depends on the material, square footage, and subfloorcondition. Solid hardwood installation typically runs $6–$14 per square footinstalled. Get a free, no-obligation estimate by calling (773) 510-0630. See our full cost guide: Hardwood Floor Installation Cost in Chicago
For most installations, you can stay in your home, thoughyou'll need to stay off the floors during finishing (usually 24 hours). Ourdustless sanding system means no mess or dust in the air, making it much morecomfortable to remain at home.
Need more information
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