New hardwood floors
Solid and engineered hardwood, nailed or glued down, laid straight, herringbone or chevron.
- Subfloor inspection and leveling
- Moisture testing before install
Serving Chicagoland, southern Wisconsin & northern Indiana
Interior woodwork, built to last generations.
Hardwood and vinyl installation, sanding and refinishing, repairs, and custom staircases, railings and inlays. 19 years of experience, one crew from first measurement to final coat.
Call (773) 501-0289
- Fully insured, incl. workers' comp
- Free in-home estimates
- Dust-contained sanding
- 19 years in business
What we do
Floors, stairs and railings, done right.
Whether you are starting from bare subfloor or bringing a 1940s oak floor back to life, we handle the full job with our own crew.
Vinyl plank floors
Waterproof luxury vinyl for kitchens, baths and basements, with clean, tight edges and transitions.
- Click-lock or glue-down
- Trim, transitions and stair nosing
Floor refinishing
Sand to bare wood, repair damaged boards, stain and seal. Worn floors look new for far less than replacement.
- Board replacement and patching
- Custom stain matching
New staircases
Staircases designed and built to code, from straight runs to open-riser and curved stairs.
Stair remodels
Replace carpeted stairs with hardwood treads and risers, or refinish the treads you have.
Handrails & balusters
New handrails, newel posts and spindles in wood or wood with iron, plus repair of loose rails.
Custom design
Borders, inlays & medallions
Feature work that makes a room: compass-star medallions, contrasting borders and patterned inlays, cut and fitted into new or existing floors.
Our work
Real projects, start to finish.
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Refinishing, done properly
Sanded in stages, not rushed.
A good refinish depends on the sanding. We work through progressively finer grits so the stain goes on evenly and the finish lies flat, with no swirl marks showing in the light.
Most rooms are ready for light foot traffic within 24 hours of the final coat.
36First cutRemoves old finish, cupping and deep scratches
60Second cutTakes out the marks left by the first pass
100Final sandSmooth, even surface ready for stain
BuffScreen & vacuumBlends edges into the field, removes all dust
×3Stain + finish coatsSeal coat and two topcoats, buffed between coats
How a project runs
Clear steps, no surprises.
Estimate
We visit, measure, check the subfloor or existing wood, and give you a written price.
Choose
Pick species, board width, stain and sheen. We bring samples to see in your light.
Prep
Furniture moved, rooms sealed off, and old flooring or finish removed.
Build
Install, sand or build the stairs. You get a daily update on progress.
Walkthrough
We inspect every board together and hand over care instructions.
Choosing a wood
Pick a species for how you live.
Hardness matters if you have kids, dogs or high traffic. The Janka rating measures the force needed to press a steel ball into the wood. Higher means more dent-resistant. We help you balance hardness, color and budget.
Common speciesJanka (lbf)
Questions
Before you call.
How long does a refinish take?
A typical 500 to 800 square foot area takes three to five days, including sanding, staining, finish coats and drying time between them.
Can my floors be refinished, or do they need replacing?
Most solid hardwood can be sanded several times over its life. Engineered floors depend on the thickness of the top layer. We check this at the free estimate and tell you honestly which makes sense.
Do I need to move out during the work?
Usually not. We seal off the work area and use dust-contained sanding equipment. You may want to stay elsewhere for a night if finish is being applied in a main hallway.
Can you match my existing floor or stain?
Yes. We lace in new boards to match the old pattern and mix test stain samples on site until the color matches.
Do you build stairs to code?
Yes. Rise, run, headroom and handrail height are built to your local building code, and we coordinate permits where needed.
Free estimate
Tell us about your project.
Send a few details and we will set up a time to come out, measure and give you a written quote.
- Phone
- (773) 501-0289
- sorincupcea@earthlink.net
- Service area
- All of Chicagoland, southern Wisconsin and northern Indiana
- Address
- 1709 S. Crescent Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
- General manager
- Sorin Cupcea
- facebook.com/ArtelierFloorsCo