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Hardwood Flooring in Lockport, IL
Lockport's historic downtown and canal-era homes have floors with real history, and they reward careful, patient work.
Historic Homes With Floors Worth Keeping
Lockport is roughly fifteen miles from our shop, and its historic downtown is a different world from the newer subdivisions around it. Many homes there are a century old or more, with detailed trim, tall windows, and floors that have been walked on for generations. The hardwood in houses like these often has an age and a depth of color that new wood cannot copy.
Our approach here is to preserve first. Aged boards may be cupped, gapped, or uneven, and a heavy-handed sanding can take too much wood. We work slowly, read the floor, and aim to keep as much of the original as possible while making it sound, smooth, and protected.
Matching Old Wood With New
Historic homes almost always have areas that have been altered over the years: a kitchen opened up, a doorway moved, a section replaced after water damage. Where new boards are needed, matching is the real skill. We study the species, plank width, and pattern of the existing floor, then weave in replacements and blend stain and sheen so the join disappears.
If you own a historic Lockport home and are not sure what lies under carpet or old finish, we are glad to take a look. Even a floor that seems beyond help can sometimes be restored.
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“Chris and his crew did a great job. . It looks beautiful and trim.very happy. Thank you.”
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Call 708-738-9681 for a free estimate, or request one online and tell us about your floor.