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IC Custom Hardwood Flooring
Medium stained oak in front of a brick fireplace

Hardwood floor refinishing · Chicago and suburbs. We make old hardwood floors look like new.

We’ll come see your floor, usually within a day or two, and email you a quote. Most homes take two or three days, and we seal off the rest of the house to keep the dust out.

Dark stained stairs beside white paneling
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.

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  • Martin Strubin

    Local Guide · 2025

    “IC Custom Hardwood Flooring just completed refinishing the hardwood floors in my kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and dining room. I could not be happier! No, they weren’t the cheapest bid, but you’ve heard the old saying “You get what you pay for.” The other company that bid this work would not move the refrigerator and stove and refinish underneath them. Nor would they remove and refinish underneath the washer and dryer. Nor would they remove all the base shoe and refinish underneath it. Eddie from IC Custom Flooring did all the above. Furthermore, I received 3 coats of Polyurethane! After the 2nd coat, they buffed the floor and gave the final coat. The floors look amazing! Just amazing! I and my wife could not be happier with IC Custom Hardwood Flooring and Eddie. My wife stated that Eddie was a true gentleman and I wholeheartedly agree. He did exactly what he stated he would do, and did it all in a timely fashion. I would highly recommend this company to anyone with hardwood flooring refinishing to do. A true delight and beautiful workmanship! This company and Eddie exceeded my expectations.”

  • 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!”

  • Bill W.

    2024

    “IC Flooring did an outstanding job! We had our whole first floor done & we are so happy with them. I had called on a Friday & Eddie stopped by the next day had a quote in my email that afternoon. I asked for a specific date & Eddie was so accommodating. They were here for 1.5 days & our floors are beautiful, they did a wonderful job!! Kudos to the two guys that were here! We were able to walk on the floors w/socks 2nd day late evening. There was minimal dust & no smell. Eddie is probably one of the nicest people we have had the pleasure of working with. Would highly recommend IC Flooring not only for the workmanship but also for the people!!”

  • 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!”

  • The stairs and black iron railing from above, from Dan's review
    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
    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!”

  • Stair landing where two of the floors meet, refinished, from N. Lightfoot's review
    Refinished oak around an area rug, from N. Lightfoot's review
    Glossy refinished oak in front of the fireplace, from N. Lightfoot's review
    From N’s review

    N Lightfoot

    2025

    “IC Custom HW Flooring exceeded my expectations on a recent floor refinishing project in my home. This was a challenging job given the fact that there were several different types of hardwood floors through the first floor of the home, so I was skeptical of what the outcome would be. IC was very timely and professional throughout the process. They kept me updated and finished faster than I anticipated. The finished product is exceptional. I highly recommend them for your flooring needs (before/after pics attached)!”

  • 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!!”

  • 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!”

  • Jennifer Brauer

    2025

    “Loved our experience with Eddie and his team! He was so responsive, and willing to fit into a very specific time frame we had to do the work! His team was SO clean- friends had told me this would be a super messy project and they left virtually NO dust or mess! Would highly recommend.”

  • Kat Thiede

    2023

    “Our refinished floor looks beautiful!!! Our kitchen floor and back hallway steps had worn places. There is a transition strip between the kitchen and the living room, where the floor is in fine shape, so we didn't want to refinish the entire level. Cal guided us to make the right finish choice to best match the other room. Eddie and team did a great job on the refinishing. I was impressed at how little dust there was. Can't say it was 100% dust free....pretty close. And I can say we were 100% pleased with the professional and personable service!”

  • 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.”

  • 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!”

  • 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

  • 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.”

  • 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!”

  • 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.”

  • Dark oak buckled and stained by the refrigerator leak, from Scott's review
    Leak damaged boards along the refrigerator line, from Scott's review
    Fan and dehumidifier drying the leak damage before the repair, from Scott's review
    From Scott’s review

    Scott Vergara

    Local Guide · March 2026

    “We had floor damage due to a refrigerator leak issue, and Eddie was able to come out the same evening of the service request, assess the damage, and provide a clear and concise plan of action. The subsequent work was performed promptly and efficiently over only a couple days, and we are absolutely pleased with the results. We will definitely keep them in mind for future work needs.”

  • 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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Think your floor is too far gone?

We’ve brought back floors with stains, water damage, worn out finish and old carpet on top. Drag the line on the first two to see the change.

  • Spotted floor after
    Spotted floor before
    BeforeAfter

    Spots and stains, sanded out.

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  • Gray brown stain after
    Gray brown stain before
    BeforeAfter

    Sanded to bare oak, then stained gray brown.

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  • A weathered high rise floor before sandingBefore
    The same floor refinished in natural white oakAfter

    A weathered high rise floor, back to natural white oak.

  • Stairs and floor before refinishingBefore
    The stairs and floor in a gray brown stainAfter

    Stairs and floor refinished in a gray brown stain.

  • Stain samples taped out on the old dark floor before the job, from the homeowner's reviewBefore
    The condo floor refinished from dark brown to natural, the kitchen behind, from the homeowner's reviewAfter

    A condo floor changed from dark brown to natural in three days.

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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

Buff and coat, refinish or replace.

  • Glossy oak in a room with arched windows and a fireplace

    Buff and coat

    The finish looks dull or lightly scratched and the wood is still in good shape. We scuff the finish and lay a fresh coat over it. The color stays the same.

  • A room sanded bare before the finish

    Refinish

    You have deep scratches, gray worn spots or stains, or you want a new color. We sand down to bare wood, stain it the color you pick and seal it.

  • The crew laying a new floor

    Replace

    The boards are too damaged to save, or you want a different floor. We take up the old floor, fix the subfloor and install the new one.

How a refinish works.

We take off the base shoe and put it back, and we move the refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer so the floor under them gets done too.

  1. Worn oak with the finish gone in the traffic lanes

    Free visit and quote

    We walk every room, check for loose or damaged boards and email you a quote with each cost spelled out.

  2. Stain samples taped out on a high rise floor

    Prep and sand

    We hang plastic, cover the cabinets and move the furniture, refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer. The base shoe comes off, bad boards get replaced and the floor goes down to bare wood.

  3. A drum sander cutting through an old finish down to bare oak

    You pick the color

    We put stain samples side by side on your floor so you can choose in your own light. If none of them is right, we’ll mix one.

  4. A crew member staining along the wall by hand beside a tub of stain

    Stain and finish

    Stain goes on by hand, then three coats of finish with a buff after the second, or Rubio Monocoat if you want an oil. The base shoe and furniture go back and we walk the floor with you.

A refinished floor where the boards change direction

How long it takes and what it costs.

Most homes take two or three days. A second floor landing took one morning. Bill W.’s whole first floor took a day and a half, and Annette Cioch’s bedroom took two days. Sarah Khan’s condo went from dark brown to natural in three. A house the seller left in horrible shape took four, and every floor in one home took seven.

Minna X. paid $1,640 for a bedroom and a family room in 2024. Stacey C. paid $1,800 in 2018 with some boards replaced, and Tiffany L. paid $4,500 in 2024 with her steps matched to the floor. Tracey C.’s whole house ran $5,800 in 2015.

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

Watch the crew work.

Shot by our crew on the job, sanding, filling and finishing.

Casa Tulum, Chicago

Restaurant floor, April 2025

A floor sanded and refinished

June 2025

Sanding, fitting and filling

July 2025

Edges, stairs and railings

April 2025

Floors we’ve refinished.

Photos from our jobs and from our customers’ reviews.

See the projects
White oak under a bay of arched windows
Great room and kitchen floor under a crystal chandelier
Natural oak stairs with iron balusters
New stairs stained to match, with step lights
Main Level and Stairs
New boards woven into the bedroom floor where water damaged it, before the finish
Condo Bedroom Repair
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

Questions about a refinish.

What’s the worst floor you’ve saved?

Zoe Grimes had years of ruined carpet on hers. Bethany M. had old adhesive stuck to the oak, and we still finished in one day. Stephanie W. had dog scratches everywhere. Alexander Roman had a floor another company scratched up, and Jill T. had been told by a few companies the wood wasn’t thick enough.

What won’t sand out, we replace board by board or take darker. That’s how Theresa Wasik’s floor ended up with the color she loves.

How much dust will there be?

Very little. We seal the rooms with plastic, cover what’s nearby and clean up every day. No sanding job is perfectly dust free. Kat Thiede put it best, “Can’t say it was 100% dust free....pretty close.”

Can we stay in the house?

Usually, but ask us about smell first. Water based finish smells far less than oil based and dries faster. Polyurethane has a strong smell, and one customer ended up in a hotel because of it. Bill W. was walking on his floor in socks late on the second day.

How do I pick the color?

On your own floor. We put samples down so you see them in your light, and if none is right we’ll mix one. We’ve taken floors from light oak to dark mahogany, from dark brown to natural, and we can take the red out of a floor that has too much of it.

Dark colors make a room feel smaller and show wear sooner. Natural colors open it up. Matte hides scratches best and gloss shows them most.

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.

What if something shows up later?

Call us. Susan Erdman had a small issue show up months after the job, and we fixed it within days at no charge. When one of John and Delores Rees’s stair treads wasn’t right, a man was at the house the next day.

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.

Living room floor in a natural finish
  • “Furthermore, I received 3 coats of Polyurethane!”
    Martin StrubinGoogle review
  • “His team was SO clean- friends had told me this would be a super messy project and they left virtually NO dust or mess!”
    Jennifer BrauerGoogle review
  • “I had called on a Friday & Eddie stopped by the next day had a quote in my email that afternoon.”
    Bill W.Google review
4.7176 Google reviews

Get a free quote for your floors.

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.