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Wilmette, IL — North Shore

Hardwood Floors & Stairs in Wilmette

FLOORecki installs and refinishes hardwood floors and staircases throughout Wilmette and the surrounding North Shore. Older homes near the lake, mid-century construction, and recent renovations — same level of preparation and craftsmanship on every project.

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Wilmette sits between Evanston and Kenilworth on the North Shore — a community with a wide range of home ages and architectural styles. You'll find Tudor Revival and Colonial homes from the 1920s and 30s near the lake, mid-century ranches and split-levels further west, and more recent construction throughout. Each era of home presents different flooring challenges and opportunities.

We work throughout Wilmette regularly and understand the mix. Whether it's restoring original hardwood in a lakeside Tudor or installing new floors and a complete stair renovation in a mid-century home, the preparation and finish standards are the same on every project.

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

Services We Provide in Wilmette

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Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Dustless sanding, precision stain matching, Bona Traffic HD finish. Starting at $4/sq ft.
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Hardwood Floor Installation
Solid and engineered hardwood. White Oak, Red Oak, Walnut. Matching existing species when adding rooms.
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Stair Renovation
New oak treads, iron spindles, newel posts, handrails. Full stair rebuilds and refinishing.
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Floor Repair & Board Replacement
Water damage, squeaky floors, cracked or missing boards. Matched to existing species and stain.
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Custom Stain & Finish
NordicSeal, Jacobean, custom blends. Bona and DuraSeal stains. Matte, satin, or semi-gloss.
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LVP Installation
Basements and lower levels where hardwood isn't suitable. Starting at $2.50/sq ft labor.

Typical Pricing in Wilmette

Estimated ranges — Wilmette / 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
Iron spindle replacement $27 / spindle

North Shore projects include a standard +8% area rate. Final pricing depends on floor condition, square footage, wood species, and scope. Use our Instant Quote tool for a ballpark estimate, or call 773-790-3887 for an on-site evaluation.

Why Wilmette Homeowners Choose FLOORecki

Wilmette homes span nearly a century of construction — and each era has its own flooring characteristics. 1920s Tudors often have narrow strip oak that's been refinished before and needs careful sanding. Mid-century ranches frequently have original oak in good condition that benefits from a refresh. More recent homes want installation and contemporary finishes. We work in all of them.

Floors and stairs together in Wilmette. Many Wilmette renovation projects include both floors and stairs — particularly in older homes where the stairs are an architectural feature. We handle both as part of one project, which means perfectly matched finishes and one timeline instead of two contractors.
Bahai Temple neighborhood. The area around the Bahai Temple and along Sheridan Road has some of Wilmette's oldest and most distinctive homes. We've worked in this neighborhood and understand the specific characteristics of older lakeside construction — thinner boards, original finishes, and floors that connect room to room throughout an entire floor plan.

Common Questions — Wilmette

Do you charge a North Shore surcharge for Wilmette projects?
Yes — Wilmette projects include a standard +8% North Shore area rate due to travel distance and logistics. This is applied automatically when you select a North Shore location in our Instant Quote tool. It applies to Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Northfield, and surrounding communities.
Our Wilmette home has floors from the 1930s — can you refinish them?
Yes, in most cases. Pre-war floors in Wilmette are typically narrow strip Red Oak or quartersawn White Oak — both refinish beautifully when handled correctly. We check board thickness before sanding to confirm there's enough wood remaining, especially if the floors have been refinished before. If they're too thin to sand safely, we'll tell you clearly and discuss alternatives.
Can you match the stain to our existing floors when adding a room?
Yes. Stain matching is standard whenever we're adding square footage, replacing boards, or refinishing areas adjacent to untouched flooring. We test stain on a small section before proceeding and blend custom tones when needed using Bona and DuraSeal stains.
How long does a floor and stair project take in Wilmette?
A typical combined floor refinishing and stair renovation takes 4–7 days depending on square footage and stair complexity. We schedule both together when possible to minimize disruption and ensure matched finishes throughout. Most clients walk on refinished floors within 24 hours of the final coat.
Do you serve areas near Wilmette?
Yes. We regularly work in Kenilworth, Winnetka, Evanston, Skokie, and Northfield. Call or text us at 773-790-3887 — we respond the same day.

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