Great Western Flooring

Hardwood floors are elegant and inviting. With so many natural variations in wood, color and grain, it's no wonder they're so popular. Match your lifestyle with our hardwood flooring options, available in solid and engineered wood. Enjoy the sophisticated authentic look of hardwood or original stone or tile while benefiting from the resilience and durability of luxury vinyl. You don't have to be budget-conscious to appreciate today's affordable luxury vinyl flooring. Capture the authentic look of real wood or ceramic tile or stone with our more affordable and resilient laminate options.

Tile and stone have been the bedrock of our business since we first opened our doors. We began in 1981 as University Tile before being incorporated in 1984 as the Great Western Tile Company. Today, we offer much more, including an ever-expanding selection of high-quality tile for floors, walls, countertops, pools and more! Tiles are not only durable and practical, but they are also fashionable and in line with many of the top interior design trends. From floors to walls, pools, backsplashes, fireplaces, and countertops, tile and stone can transform the functionality and look of any space.

In 1981, The Great Western Tile Company, a family owned and operated business was founded by visionary Steve Chirico. In 1984, The Great Western Tile Company was incorporated into what is now known as The Great Western Flooring Company. Steve's passion, hard work, and dedication to the flooring industry and Great Western Flooring Co. led to the rapid success of the business, not only by becoming one of the most prestigious design centers in Chicago, but by also securing valuable partnerships with the country's largest and most elite flooring industry companies and manufacturers.

At Great Western Flooring, we highly suggest that you have your vinyl floors installed professionally by our experienced team. We're well-equipped to handle the heavy, sometimes difficult workload that vinyl flooring installation entails. Ask about installation at any of our showroom locations. Once your sub-flooring is ready to go, your new vinyl will be installed by our professional team. Be sure to keep children & pets away from the work area, and prepare in advance for noise and a bit of a disruption to your normal routine.

You can install laminate floors in almost every room in your home, above or below ground, and over wood or concrete. Laminate flooring installation is 30% - 50% faster than other floors because there's no need for adhesives or special tools. It's a great weekend project for DIYers with intermediate experience. Laminate flooring is designed for a "floating floor" installation method that doesn't require glue, nails or staples. Instead, laminate boards have a unique tongue-and-groove profile that connects by simply locking edges into place for a firmly fastened surface.

Care and maintenance tips are also simple and low maintenance, only a couple of minutes a day with a deeper clean once a week is all it takes to keep your flooring looking like new! The following information from our team here at Great Western Flooring Co. aims to provide you with helpful maintenance tips. For common household spills and messes like water, wine and pet accidents, immediately wipe away or mop clean. Tile and stone flooring surfaces can get very slippery when wet, so it's important to keep your tile and stone flooring as dry as possible.

Tile and stone installations can be very complex and labor intensive, requiring specialized tools and materials. Whether you decide to install the tile or stone yourself or hire a professional installer, make sure you understand the different steps of the installation so that you know what to expect during the process. Preparation is important for a successful tile flooring installation. You should consult with your Great Western Flooring Co. specialist for full instructions, but there are steps you can take to help the process go smoothly.

Whether your hotel building, car dealership or contemporary delicatessen is in desperate need of a complete overhaul or just a minor revamp, Great Western Flooring Co. has you covered with our commercial flooring services. We supply cutting edge products that are practical, durable and beautiful. We use the latest installation techniques with every project and ensure that our workmanship is to your satisfaction and guaranteed to last for years to come. We offer a range of commercial flooring products from laminate, hardwood, carpets, and tiles in various styles, colors and finishes to suit your personal taste and reflect your company image.

It's a fact, you need frequent care and maintenance to keep your new carpet looking beautiful and feeling plush. At Great Western Flooring Co., we understand you don't have a lot of time to invest in upkeep. But following some simple and easy care and maintenance tasks will ensure the longevity of your carpet. A couple of times a year, you'll want to give your carpets a more thorough cleaning, especially in rooms that are high traffic areas. Contact either a professional cleaning service or give your carpets a shampoo at home if recommended by your carpet manufacturers guidelines.

Solid and engineered hardwood flooring have long been popular flooring choices among our customers. To ensure the durability and beauty of your hardwood flooring, many of today's manufacturers use built in scuff resistant technology to keep floors looking their very best. Shaw's ScufResist built in hardwood floor finish, for example, protects floors from marks, scuffs and scratches that could result from every day wear and tear. Preventative maintenance for your new hardwood flooring begins with awareness of your surroundings.

Great Western Flooring can transform your ordinary concrete floor into an exquisite work of art with our decorative epoxy coating systems for concrete floors. Our systems offer superior surface protection, function and beauty that are a breeze to maintain. The decorative coating color options consist of solids, vinyl flake or rich quartz that are mold and mildew-resistant and also slip-resistant. Our epoxy coatings are perfect for residential use on garage floors or basements, and can add value to square footage that is usually neglected and overlooked.

If budget-friendly and beautiful is something you are looking for in a flooring product, then vinyl flooring is the answer. This flooring option stays true to its name when it comes to durability and being able to withstand high foot traffic in any establishment. Unlike the old sheet flooring, there have been revolutionary advancements in this type of flooring. Vinyl is a high-end product that simulates the beauty of tile, wood, and stone which not only makes it extremely versatile but is also a very cost-effective way to get the natural look you want to achieve.

This is a super helpful resource from our friends at the National Wood Flooring Association! Learn about using real wood floors in your home, and get more information about wood options for different lifestyles, the benefits of wood flooring, and various maintenance and protection tips. Even the most beautiful hardwood floors will eventually need to be refinished! If your floors are looking scratched, dull, or discolored, give our hardwood experts a call! Our professional team can restore your floors to their original beauty or provide a custom look to refresh your design.

Put the finishing touches on your floor by adding one of our gorgeous area rugs to the room. Choose from ready-to-ship options online or let us help you create your own custom area rug or runner right in our store. Browse our stunning collection of area rugs and turn your floors into the main topic of conversation. Area rugs are a simple yet effective way to brighten up a room or to add an artistic finishing touch to your space. By layering an area rug on top of hardwood or laminate floors, you can create a more finished and inviting look, the bonus feature is that an area rug will protect your hardwood floors from any damage that may be caused by heavy foot traffic.

Laminate is extremely durable and easy to install. At Great Western Flooring Co., we offer a wide variety of laminate floors that mimic the look and feel of wood. These floors are simple to clean and perfect for busy families and businesses. Laminate floors are manufactured from a combination of wood-based materials which are layered on top of each other to form a plank. These planks resemble traditional hardwood floors and are also designed to look like various species of wood. Laminate is cost effective and durable thanks to its protective surface layer and high-density core.

At Great Western Flooring Co., we don't just focus on flooring products! We also believe that natural lighting and stylish window coverings are both essential to any design. By choosing the correct window covering, you can alter the entire look and feel of any room. From blinds to shutters, our experienced design team is able to offer you the best advice on what materials, styles, and colors you should use depending on the space and the amount of natural light in a particular area. We offer a wide variety of window coverings from Hunter Douglas which are both decorative as well as functional.

Great Western Flooring Co. uses one of the only GREENGUARD-certified sanding systems for all our hardwood refinishing and screen-and-coat projects - the Atomic Dust Containment system. This system helps to reduce the level of dust during the sanding process. While there is no such thing as a "dustless refinishing", the Atomic Dust Containment system helps to remove between 94 - 98% of the dust. It is always recommended that you cover anything that might be sensitive to dust accumulation, either on or in vents, cabinets, closets, etc. HVAC systems normally do have to be up and running to keep the hardwood acclimatized, and we recommend for our customers to plan accordingly.

At Great Western Flooring Co., we understand that choosing the right countertop for both your practical and design needs may be overwhelming which is why we have a team of skilled designers on hand, ready to guide you through every step of the process. We know that countertops are an investment which is why we only offer products from the most reputable brands such as Cambria, QuartzMaster, VicoStone, and CaesarStone which are guaranteed to last for years to come. Cambria leads the industry with the most diverse and innovative designs to choose from for your material selection.