New Construction Staircase Project – Glenview

This custom staircase was crafted for a new construction home in Glenview, adjacent to the golf course. The staircase spans from the basement to the 2nd floor and features square white oak treads, complemented by pine risers and white-painted pine skirts. We incorporated square white oak posts, handrails, and sleek black iron spindles, adding a modern touch. The white oak elements are finished with NordicSeal and Bona Traffic HD in a satin sheen, creating a refined, durable look that complements the home’s design.

We’re thrilled to showcase one of our latest projects – a store front in the downtown Chicago area that we recently worked on. This project was particularly exciting, as it required us to custom make 11 ft long rounded oak stair treads to replace the old marble treads that were previously in place.

To bring this project to life, we used our expertise in woodworking and craftsmanship to carefully create each stair tread with precision and attention to detail. We then stained the treads with Bona Traffic HD commercial-grade finish, which offers unparalleled durability and protection against wear and tear.

To complement the new oak stair treads, we added oak veneer that was stained with duraseal stain true black and finished with Bona Traffic HD, which added a bold and sophisticated touch to the space.

We believe that this project is a testament to our commitment to providing high-quality materials and exceptional craftsmanship to every project we work on. We take pride in our ability to bring our client’s visions to life and provide them with a finished product that exceeds their expectations.

We invite you to take a look at the photos of this project on our website and see the transformation for yourself. If you’re looking to upgrade your store front or any other commercial space, we’re here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help bring your vision to life.

We recently completed a complete overhaul of a client’s staircase, which required us to remove the old one and build a new one that complied with village code.

To bring this project to life, we installed pine pre-primed skirt boards and risers, which provided a smooth and polished base for the new staircase. We then added new red oak stair treads and handrails, which added warmth and elegance to the space.

In addition, we’re currently in the process of painting the newel post and spindles white , which will create a cohesive and modern look for the staircase.

We understand the importance of staying up-to-date with building codes, and we take pride in ensuring that our projects meet all necessary regulations. With our attention to detail and commitment to using high-quality materials, we believe that this staircase remodel has truly transformed the space.

We invite you to take a look at the before and after photos of this project, and we hope that they inspire you to consider updating your own staircase. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Project scope required applying 4 different colors of Bona courtlines paint, huge school logo in the middle of main basketball court, finished product was top coated with 2 coats of Bona sport finish.

Private house basketball court. Installed new maple flooring, finished with bona sport poly, bona court lines paint for lines and to paint the Chicago Bulls logo.

Bona Ebony Stain on red oak 4inch flooring + 2 coats of Bona woodline polyurethane satin sheen

Brazilian Cherry Floor Refinishing — Jacobean Dark Stain Chicago | FLOORecki

FLOORecki refinished Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) hardwood floors in a Chicago home using Jacobean Duraseal stain — one of the darkest, most dramatic stain options available. Finished with 2 coats of Bona Woodline satin for long-term protection. Brazilian Cherry is one of the hardest and most exotic hardwood species available, making it a premium choice for luxury Chicago homes
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Hardwood Floor & Stair Refinishing in North Center Chicago

FLOORecki transformed traditional red oak hardwood floors with an outdated yellow-orange tone into a more modern, rich look using a dark walnut stain and a Bona Traffic HD extra matte finish. This combination creates a clean, contemporary appearance while maintaining long-term durability and low VOC performance.

The staircase was fully updated to match the new flooring. We removed the existing stair runner and all staples, then sanded and refinished each tread. The staircase was upgraded with new square newel posts, modern square handrails, and black plain iron spindles to create a cohesive, updated design.

In addition to flooring and stairs, this project included selective demolition and layout improvements requested by the homeowner. We coordinated the removal of an existing fireplace, partial kitchen cabinet demolition, and structural wall adjustments, followed by rebuilding to improve the overall flow of the space.

All work was completed in a North Center Chicago townhome, near Roscoe Village and Wrigleyville. Projects like this require careful planning, protection, and coordination to ensure consistent results across multiple trades.
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Modernizing Red Oak Floors — From Yellow to Dark Walnut

Many older Chicago homes have red oak floors with strong yellow or orange tones. Through proper sanding, stain selection, and controlled application, we’re able to shift the look toward a deeper, more modern color without replacing the flooring.

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Stair Refinishing & Modern Staircase Upgrade

Updating stairs is one of the most impactful changes in a home. By removing carpet runners and upgrading to oak treads, square posts, and iron spindles, the entire space feels more open and contemporary.

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Coordinated Interior Work — Floors, Stairs, and Layout Changes

This project required coordination beyond flooring.
We worked closely with trusted contractors to manage demolition, wall adjustments, and rebuilding — keeping the process organized and efficient for the homeowner.

Commercial Basketball Court Refinishing Chicago | LA Fitness | FLOORecki

 

FLOORecki restored a commercial basketball court at LA Fitness in Chicago.
A roof leak caused serious water damage to the maple hardwood floor.
First, our team removed and replaced the damaged section. Then, we matched
the new boards to the existing floor for a seamless look.

After the repairs, we sanded the entire court surface. Next, we applied
a Bona commercial-grade finish for long-term durability. Finally, we
repainted all court lines and added a custom logo using professional stencils.

This project required careful color matching. We also used dust-controlled
sanding to protect the gym environment. Our team worked closely with LA
Fitness staff to reduce downtime.

Services we performed:
– Water-damaged hardwood replacement
– Full court sanding and refinishing
– Basketball and volleyball line repainting
– Custom logo stenciling
– Bona commercial finish application

FLOORecki handles commercial flooring projects across Chicago. We work with
gyms, schools, fitness centers, and private courts. Every project gets the
same care and attention we bring to residential work.

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New white square newel posts + square hand rails stained with English chestnut and finished with satin sheen polyurethane + copper 1/2″ bars instead of spindles.

project scope included buffing existing basketball floors, paint new 4 colors center logo, add some nba stickers and recoat entire court with Bona Sport Poly finish

Sanded natural color previously finished old oak flooring, then used Bona Nordic Seal to create this whitewash look, we then applied 2 upper coats of Bona Traffic HD Satin Sheen.

Natural red oak floors and Bona Traffic Hd

Reclaimed wood flooring, finished with bona traffic hd

Another iron spindles project, new post, handrail and spindles.

Refinishing Braziilian Cherry floors, finished with 3 coats of Bona woodline satin finish

Refinished existing court floor and stained white main areas for logo and painting, applied 2 coats of Bona Sport Sealer, then the Artist painted on stained areas, we then did all striping for Basketball and Volleyball, finally we applied 2 coats of Bona sport finish HD

Project scope include new floor in theater room, kids eating area and hallways, we had to mix 3 different colors and follow the pattern designed by Chicagos famous architect, stone alike vinyl floor was installed on full spread glue + tap in click and lock system. great looking final effect.

New Basement Stairs

Project scope included installation of new box newel post + iron spindles with 2 squares + hand rail, stained duraseal barrel oak and finished with loba easy finish.

Project scope includes: removal of existing old and bouncy handrail, spindles and install new box newels, iron spindles and stain it using dark walnut stain + bona woodline finish satin sheen

Darker floors need white accents, white base boards, window and door casings, crown moldings,  stair parts like risers and posts are also painted white. What do you think about the finished project?

Refinishing of diagonal installed red oak flooring, Provincial stain + 2 coats of commercial grade polyurethane

Old existing kitchen tile floor removed, new red oak floor installed, entire condo refinished and stained with Jacobean stain + 2 coats of Bona Woodline satin finish

Customer removed a wall dividing 2 rooms, we had to remove our old laminate flooring, fix the subfloor, put new underlayment and install new hickory look laminate. Project completed in Lincoln Park are Chicago

Customer requested custom border to match the rest of her floors,  red oak + walnut border, stained it with Golden oak duraseal and finished with 2 coats of commercial grade polyurethane.

Customer requested to keep the original structure and save as much original parts as possible, as a result we had to remove old pine treads, support old stringboards and risers, we then installed new oak treads + cove moldings, stained it with duraseal special walnut and finished with Bona Amber seal + upper coats of Bona Traffic HD commercial grade water based finish.

Refinishing red oak floors, stain Coffee Brown Duraseal + Masterline commercial grade polyurethane satin sheen

Refinishing of red oak floor, stained Espresso Duraseal and finished with 2 coats of commercial grade polyurethane Masterline satin

Project required replacing 3 bedrooms floor old carpet with new red oak,  diagonal installation in main. living room area,  lastly we refinished existing and newly installed hardwood stained with provincial duraseal stain and finished with Bona Traffic Hd Satin