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IC Custom Hardwood Flooring
Great room and kitchen floor under a crystal chandelier

Hardwood floor installation · Chicago and suburbs. New hardwood floors that stay flat and quiet.

We install solid and engineered hardwood, and you can buy it from us or supply your own. Where new wood meets old, we stain it to match and cut the transitions and base shoe on site. We also install vinyl plank, laminate, tile and carpet.

Flooring sample boards at the IC Custom shop
IC Custom Hardwood FlooringChicago and the suburbs

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4.7 on Google176 reviewsMon to Sat from 7am

Calin owns the company. Eddie usually comes to see your floor.

Over 30 of our Google reviews mention Eddie by name. Meet the team

176 reviews on Google.

  • IC Custom Hardwood Flooring

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  • Main level with the new flooring and the stone fireplace, from Dan's review
    The fireplace wall with stone cut around the new floor, from Dan's review
    Living area running to the stairs, from Dan's review
    From Dan’s review

    Dan

    November 2026

    “We hired IC Custom Hardwood Flooring Inc. on a recommendation from our stair builder to stain and seal our new stairs, match the surrounding landings, and install base shoe molding. We were so impressed that we decided to have them replace the flooring across our entire main level and upstairs hallway for a consistent look. I am absolutely thrilled with the results. The new floors look beautiful, complement the stairs flawlessly, and the wood finish matches perfectly. Beyond the aesthetics, the structural quality is incredible—the floors feel exceptionally solid with zero movement and absolutely no squeaks. Calin’s crew sanded down our severely uneven subfloor seams, applied a high-quality liquid vapor barrier that allowed for direct adhesive use, and spot-glued every single plank alongside ample stapling. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship really showed in the finishing touches. They perfectly cut the stone around our fireplace to seamlessly fit the 3/4-inch thick flooring, and they built beautiful custom transition pieces for all of the bedrooms and bathrooms. Calin’s crew worked incredibly hard, hustled from start to finish, and paid meticulous attention to every detail. They were highly receptive to my input, seamlessly incorporating my preferences whenever I pointed something out. I highly recommend them for their top-tier craftsmanship and work ethic!”

  • Dark stained oak beside the open railing, from Jamie's review
    Stairs with dark treads and white risers, from Jamie's review
    Upstairs hallway in the dark stain with white balusters, from Jamie's review
    From Jamie’s review

    Jamie Brady

    2024

    “I am so thrilled with the work that IC Flooring completed! From start to finish it was a top notch operation! I was given a quote within a few days after I called, and we had the job completed in less than a month. We had a few complicated issues with moving a piano, and our audio visual cabinet, and they figured out a solution. They were on time and left the place immaculate when they were done. They were not the lowest quote that I received, but were 100% worth every penny. So happy we went with them!”

  • New oak stairs, from Jackie's review
    Close look at the new oak in a satin finish, from Jackie's review
    New oak in one of the bedrooms, from Jackie's review
    From Jackie’s review

    Jackie Davison

    2024

    “I had hardwood floors installed in 3 bedrooms a hallway n stairs, and I must say I’m very pleased with the work. This company is very professional they came in removed carpet , broke down beds , moved furniture n even put plastic to prevent dust from being everywhere. They started last Wednesday n was done friday. They was here everyday at 7:45 am prompt.My floors are beautiful. I also wanna thank Eddie who came by to make sure all was going well. I highly recommend this company! I’ve enclosed pictures,but floors are more lovely in person.”

  • Katherine Polovina

    2025

    “Great company! They responded quickly to my request, matched my new flooring to my existing hardwood, completed the work quickly and professionally and the outcome is great. The new flooring is so beautiful, I can’t believe I didn’t do this years ago. Very happy and highly recommend.”

  • Living room and archway on the refinished first floor, from Gino's review
    The upstairs railing above the inlaid border, from Gino's review
    Refinished hallway running to the stairs, from Gino's review
    From Gino’s review

    Gino Jacobazzi

    2025

    “Professional, efficient and extremely talented. We recently hired IC Custom Hardwood Flooring to refinish our first floor (which had unique and artisan patterns we wanted to maintain and repair where we could), strengthen and refinish our stairway and railing, add an upstairs railing and replace our second wood flooring. From start to finish, Eddie and his team maintained professional and consistent communication, explained several options for us, and kept us apprised of the project every step of the way. It was a big job, and they were able to finish in less than a week (even sooner than they projected). The results were incredible, the pricing was fair and consistent with market, and we're so glad to have chosen their team. We cannot say thank you enough, and would recommend to anyone no matter the job. Thank you again!”

  • Raymond Evenhouse

    2019

    “We needed new oak flooring put in two large rooms and also have the rest of the home's floors sanded and refinished. IC Custom Flooring did all of the work and the results are amazing. The new flooring blends perfectly with the old floor both in fit and color. The workmen were prompt, courteous and extremely skilled. They moved and replaced all of the furniture as needed and left the worksite spotless. And all at a very fair price. I would have no reservation referring anyone to IC Custom Hardwood Flooring.”

  • Joe Sebek

    2020

    “We had a substantial dip in the floor. The company that we were going to use said that nothing could be done. We called IC Custom Hardwood Floors. They brought in self-leveling compound and were able to install our new wooden floor. They did excellent work at a very reasonable price. We will use them again in the future.”

  • Her condo floor refinished from dark brown to natural, the kitchen behind, from Sarah's review
    Stain samples taped out on the old dark floor before the job, from Sarah's review
    From Sarah’s review

    Sarah Khan

    Local Guide · 2025

    “Eddie and his crew did an amazing job redoing my floors! I bought a new condo and wanted a new look before I moved in. Eddie was very professional, organized, and efficient. His crew was always on time each day to work. It took 3 days and it was a very smooth process. I changed to a natural color to my floor from a dark brown. They also showed me samples on my floor before starting the job. I would highly recommend their company to redo your wooden floors. Pictures attached!”

  • Andrea Amico

    Local Guide · 2024

    “Phenomenal job. Eddie was super responsive and made the process seamless. We had them install hardwood floors in our two guest rooms along with trim. They got the project done quickly and with quality workmanship and service and for a very reasonable price!! I HIGHLY recommend IC Custom Hardwood Flooring Inc and will look forward to working with them again for my next project!!”

  • Lashonder Jackson

    2025

    “I am absolutely thrilled with the flooring installation done by Ic Custom Flooring! The two gentlemen who worked on my project were incredibly professional and dedicated. They arrived early in the morning and worked tirelessly throughout the day without taking any breaks. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship is evident in the beautiful results. My floors look stunning, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to excellence!😊”

  • Dark stained oak through a doorway, from Rick's review
    Dark stained oak by the side door, from Rick's review
    Dark stained oak in a hallway, from Rick's review
    From Rick’s review

    Rick Simmons

    Local Guide · 2019

    “So much better than I was even expecting! I called them to get a quote, and they came quickly to give ma free quote. I told them I wasn't ready yet to get it done and Christian was very understanding and told me to call when I was ready. He didn't pressure me in any way to sign any contract. 3 months later I called him back and told him I was ready. We booked an appointment and they were there on time exactly as planned. I am so happy I chose them to do my floors, it came out so much better than I was even expecting. I showed pictures to everyone I know because of how happy I was with the floors, and several of my friends and coworkers asked me for they're number. I would recommend every time!”

  • Naysia

    September 2026

    “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I absolutely LOVE the work I C Custom Flooring did in my home! My hardwood floors and stairs turned out beautiful, and the transformation honestly exceeded my expectations. The craftsmanship and attention to detail really show in the finished product. They brought my floors back to life, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. The stain is gorgeous, the finish looks amazing, and the floors completely changed the look and feel of my home. I’ve already received so many compliments! If you’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and delivers beautiful results, I highly recommend I C Custom Flooring. I’m so glad I chose them for my project! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

  • Joseph Beckmann

    Local Guide · May 2026

    “Thoroughly pleased with IC Custom! Working with Eddie was very enjoyable. He did both my floors and my brother’s. In working with us, he helped navigate a unique mastic issue on our upstairs, guide us through purchasing some specialized wood inlays for proper sizing and finish, coordinate with our complicated and piecemeal scheduling amidst other house projects, and addressing 100+ year old squeaky floors as best as possible. The end result was breathing fresh life into our hardwood and making our house look renewed. Thank you!”

  • Oak refinished in a natural gloss, from Suresh's review
    Natural oak under the front windows, from Suresh's review
    Kitchen floor refinished natural, from Suresh's review
    From Suresh’s review

    Suresh Ravanam

    2025

    “Eddie, Daniel and Darwin were very courteous, and efficient. They neatly packed all the furniture into a PODS container, covered all kitchen cabinets and appliances with plastic. Finished the job in three days. I would high recommend them anytime.”

  • Andre Harris

    October 2026

    “I’m very happy and pleased with the service that was provided by this company They were very thorough. They did everything that they said that they would do and they finished on time like they said that they would I highly recommend anyone to use this company if you’re looking for hardwood flooring and professional attitudes hard-working people I would recommend anyone to this company especially the supervisor. Eddy was very professional and very good pricing. Thank you guys you made me and my wife, so happy with our new floors looking forward to doing business with you again.”

  • Tony Washington

    August 2026

    “Eddie was very responsive, professional and quick with scheduling. Darwin was our installer and I was really impressed by how fast he was able to remove the old stain, sand, apply new stain and seal our floors. The entire process took 2 days! I definitely recommend using these guys!!”

  • Bedroom oak refinished after the carpet came up, from Caitlin's review
    From Caitlin’s review

    Caitlin Schlorff

    Local Guide · June 2026

    “They refinished our hardwood floor that was under some nasty carpet in one of our bedrooms. It turned out beautiful! They showed up on time and when they said they’d be there and did great work. Very professional.”

  • Linda Walter

    August 2026

    “Excellent job refinishing our hardwood floors! The floors and stairs turned out beautiful. The crew was professional, hardworking, and paid great attention to detail. We couldn't be happier. Thank you so much.”

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Old floors out, new floors in.

Worn carpet, damaged concrete and old boards, replaced with new hardwood.

  • A bedroom with worn carpet and the furniture still in itBefore
    The same room with a new dark hardwood floorAfter

    Old carpet out, new hardwood in.

  • A damaged and uneven concrete subfloorBefore
    The room with the concrete leveled and a new hardwood floor downAfter

    A damaged slab primed, poured and leveled, then hardwood.

  • A crew member pulling up the old floorBefore
    The same room with a new floor in a dark stainAfter

    The old floor torn out and a new one laid in a dark stain.

Want to know what your floor needs?

We’ll come look at it, tell you what we’d do and email you the price. It’s free. See every before and after

How we install a floor.

On one main level we sanded the subfloor seams flat and rolled on a vapor barrier before the first plank went down. The homeowner says it doesn’t squeak anywhere.

  1. An installer fitting a board along the wall

    Free visit and quote

    We measure the rooms, check the subfloor and email you a detailed quote.

  2. A crew member cutting open a bundle of red oak on black paper

    Choose your wood

    Pick the species, width and color, solid or engineered. We can get it for you, or you can supply your own.

  3. A crew member nailing oak boards with the old floor torn out beside him

    Prep the subfloor

    We take up the old carpet or tile, sand uneven seams flat and fill any dips with self leveling compound.

  4. A floor nailer driving a new oak board at the edge of black paper

    Install and finish

    We lay the boards, build a transition for each doorway and finish the new floor to match the house. Before we leave, we show you how to care for it.

A new natural oak floor running down a hall past a piano

How long it takes and what it costs.

Jackie Davison’s three bedrooms, hallway and stairs went from Wednesday to Friday. A two man crew replaced all of Andy Wilk’s hardwood in four days. Alison R.’s entire first floor was removed, leveled, installed and finished in five.

Alison R. paid $12,700 for that first floor in 2025. Roger S. paid $12,000 for floors and stairs in 2019. Laura S. paid $9,000 to take out carpet and put in new floors in 2017, and Alicia R. paid $6,500 to replace the upstairs carpet with hardwood in 2014.

Those are what customers listed in those years. We price every job after we see it.

New floors, way up high.

Shot by our crew, from the 81st floor of Trump Tower to a corner unit over the city.

81st floor of Trump Tower

New hardwood, August 2025

A Chicago high rise

New floors with the city behind them

New boards going in

April 2025

The finished floor and the crew

July 2025

Floors we’ve installed.

Photos from our jobs and from our customers’ reviews.

See the projects
New and existing hardwood finished to match
Refinished first floor with the original border inlay running through the archway
Inlaid First Floor
Natural oak stairs with iron balusters
Foyer stairs under a vaulted ceiling
A crew member filling the new floor in a high rise
Restaurant dining room floor in a dark stain
Restaurant
Living and dining room in a dark stain
Dark Stain, Stairs and Hall
Kitchen and family room refinished to match
Several Floors, One Finish
Dark stained stairs rising from a parquet floor

Questions about a new floor.

How does the floor go down?

Solid or engineered boards get nailed or stapled to a plywood or plank subfloor. Engineered boards and parquet can be glued down, usually over concrete. Laminate and some engineered floors float on a pad.

On Dan’s floor we did both, stapled and spot glued every plank, and he says there’s no movement and no squeaks.

Can you match the floor I already have?

That’s a lot of what we do. Where new wood meets old, we cut out some of the old boards and stagger the new ones in so there’s no straight seam, then sand and stain them together. Raymond Evenhouse wrote that the new floor “blends perfectly with the old floor both in fit and color.”

What wood can I get?

We’ve put down red oak, white oak, white maple, ash, canary wood, Brazilian cherry, ipe, royal mahogany and Douglas fir end grain. Buy it from us or supply your own.

What if the subfloor is bad?

We fix it first. Joe Sebek had a big dip another company said couldn’t be fixed, so we used self leveling compound. On a damaged concrete slab in July 2025 we primed it, poured new concrete and leveled it before the hardwood went in. Eric H. had rot in one room and we replaced it at no additional cost.

Which way should the boards run?

On a wood frame house they run across the joists. Direction also changes how long or wide a room feels, so we’ll talk it through when we come out.

How do I take care of it?

The finish keeps curing for about two weeks, so put felt pads under the furniture, wait on the rugs and keep water off it. After that, sweep often and use a damp microfiber mop, never a wet mop or a steam mop. Keeping the house around 35 to 50 percent humidity keeps gaps from opening in winter.

Refinished white oak in a high rise looking over the city

From high rises
to bungalows.

All over Chicago and the suburbs, out of our shop in Alsip.

Oak running from a blue room into the hallway
  • “The new flooring blends perfectly with the old floor both in fit and color.”
    Raymond EvenhouseGoogle review
  • “They brought in self-leveling compound and were able to install our new wooden floor.”
    Joe SebekGoogle review
  • “There was never more than 5 minutes that went by before he responded to one my messages.”
    Asad RahimGoogle review
4.7176 Google reviews

Get a free quote for your new floor.

Call us or send your name and number and we’ll set up a time to come out. The visit is free.

Open Mon to Fri 7am to 7pm and Saturday 7am to 5pm.