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Hardwood Floors & Stairs in Evanston

FLOORecki installs and refinishes hardwood floors and staircases throughout Evanston — from Victorian homes near the lake to condos and two-flats closer to Chicago. Historic floors, modern finishes, and everything in between.

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Evanston is one of the most architecturally diverse communities on the North Shore — Victorian and Queen Anne homes near the lakefront, craftsman bungalows, mid-century buildings, and modern condos all exist within a few blocks of each other. Each type of property presents different flooring requirements, and we work in all of them regularly.

Many Evanston homes near Northwestern University and along the lakefront have original hardwood floors that are 80–100 years old. These floors refinish beautifully with the right technique — careful sanding, proper stain matching, and a durable finish that handles high foot traffic.

Serving Evanston and surrounding communities including Skokie, Wilmette, Rogers Park, Andersonville, and Edgewater. Call or text 773-790-3887 for same-day response. North Shore projects include a standard +8% area rate.

Services We Provide in Evanston

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Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Dustless sanding, stain matching, Bona Traffic HD finish. Careful technique on older floors. Starting at $4/sq ft.
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Hardwood Floor Installation
Solid and engineered hardwood. Matching existing species and width in older homes. Starting at $3/sq ft labor.
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Stair Renovation
Refinishing original stair treads, new oak treads, iron spindles, newel posts and handrails.
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Board Replacement & Repair
Replacing damaged or missing boards. Matched to original species, width, and stain color.
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Condo & Multi-Unit Work
Hardwood refinishing and installation in condos and two-flats. Low-VOC finishes, minimal odor.
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LVP Installation
Lower levels and utility areas. Luxury vinyl plank starting at $2.50/sq ft labor.

Typical Pricing in Evanston

Estimated ranges — Evanston / North Shore
Hardwood floor refinishing $4.30 – $5.40 / sq ft
Hardwood floor installation (labor) $3.25 – $5.40 / sq ft
LVP / laminate installation (labor) $2.70 – $3.80 / sq ft
Stair tread refinishing $65 – $76 / tread
New stair installation $270 – $430 / tread
Board replacement (matched) $25 – $30 / board

North Shore projects include a standard +8% area rate. Older Evanston floors may require additional prep due to previous coatings or thin boards. Use our Instant Quote tool for a ballpark estimate, or call 773-790-3887 for an on-site evaluation.

Why Evanston Homeowners Choose FLOORecki

Evanston's mix of property types — historic homes, condos, two-flats, and newer construction — means a flooring contractor needs to be comfortable with a wide range of conditions and requirements. We work in all of them and understand the differences: older floors that need careful sanding, condo buildings with noise and odor restrictions, and newer units where installation speed and cleanliness matter.

Low-VOC finishes for Evanston condos and two-flats. In attached buildings and units, odor from oil-based finishes can affect neighbors and common areas. We use Bona Traffic HD water-based finish on every project — it dries overnight and has significantly lower odor than oil-based alternatives. Most condo boards and building managers have no concerns with our process.
Historic homes near Northwestern and the lakefront. The areas around Orrington Avenue, Sheridan Road, and the lakefront neighborhoods have some of Evanston's oldest and most distinctive homes. We've worked in these neighborhoods and understand the specific characteristics of older floors — narrow strips, previous refinishing coats, and boards that require hand-sanding in tight areas around radiators and doorways.

Common Questions — Evanston

Do you work in Evanston condos and apartment buildings?
Yes. We work in condos and multi-unit buildings throughout Evanston regularly. We use dustless sanding equipment and Bona Traffic HD water-based finish — both reduce impact on neighbors and common areas significantly. If your building has specific requirements around noise hours or odor, let us know and we'll work within those constraints.
Our Evanston home has original floors from the 1920s. Can you refinish them?
Yes, in most cases. Pre-war floors in Evanston are typically narrow strip Red Oak or quartersawn White Oak — both refinish well when handled correctly. We assess board thickness before sanding to confirm there's enough wood remaining, especially if the floors have been refinished before. If a floor is too thin to sand safely, we'll tell you and discuss alternatives like screening and recoating.
Is there a North Shore surcharge for Evanston projects?
Yes — Evanston projects include a standard +8% North Shore area rate. This is applied automatically when you select a North Shore location in our Instant Quote tool. The rate reflects the additional travel time and logistics from our base in Chicago.
How long does refinishing take in an Evanston home?
Most refinishing projects in Evanston take 2–4 days depending on square footage. We use Bona Traffic HD water-based finish — it dries overnight with low odor, which is particularly important in condos and attached buildings. Most clients walk on floors within 24 hours of the final coat.
Do you serve areas near Evanston?
Yes. We regularly work in Skokie, Wilmette, Rogers Park, Andersonville, and Edgewater. Call or text us at 773-790-3887 — we respond the same day.

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