01 / OUR EXPERTISE
Hardwood Floor Installation
New hardwood for renovations, replacement projects, and new construction. We also install engineered wood and laminate flooring.
Explore this serviceACCESS WOOD FLOORING · CRAFTSMANSHIP SINCE 1996
Hardwood flooring
for North Shore
homes.
Bring new life to the floors you walk on every day. Access Wood Flooring installs, refinishes, and recoats hardwood floors for homeowners in Winnetka, Highland Park, and across Chicago’s North Shore. From restoring existing wood to planning new floors and matching stairwork, we help you choose the right approach for your home.
Explore our servicesFAMILY OWNED. PERSONALLY CRAFTED.
Beautiful wood.
A home that feels like you.
We have served homeowners across the Chicago area since 1996, and much of our work takes us to the North Shore communities along Lake Michigan.
1996Established in Illinois
Family ownedLed by Peter Dudzik
Free estimatesNo obligation. Clear options.
OUR SERVICES
Flooring Services for Your Home
02 / OUR EXPERTISE
Floor Sanding and Refinishing
Restore worn hardwood with dust-controlled sanding, optional staining, and a new protective finish.
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03 / OUR EXPERTISE
Floor Recoating
Refresh a compatible existing finish when the floor has light surface wear and does not need full sanding.
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04 / OUR EXPERTISE
Stairs, Handrails and Spindles
Coordinate your staircase with your floors through tread installation, refinishing, and wood or wrought-iron spindle work.
Explore this serviceA NEW CHAPTER FOR YOUR FLOORS
Restore Your Floors
or Start Fresh
Scratches and a dull finish do not always mean your floors need replacing. We assess the wood, existing finish, and areas of damage before recommending recoating, refinishing, repairs, or new installation. You can discuss the look you want, how the rooms are used, and your budget during a free, no-obligation estimate.
Let’s discuss your floors ↗
WHY ACCESS WOOD FLOORING
Why North Shore homeowners choose Access Wood Flooring
Choosing a flooring contractor is about more than the wood itself. Since 1996, Access Wood Flooring has helped homeowners in Lake Forest, Winnetka, Glencoe, Wilmette and across the North Shore decide what their floors really need, then carried out the work with care. Our family-owned team has completed several thousand jobs, and many customers come back to us years later for their next home.
Honest advice before any work begins
Every project starts with a free in-home consultation. We measure your floors with a laser and give you a detailed written estimate that lists the work, materials and finish products, the approximate start date and how long the job will take. If a recoat will refresh a worn finish, we will tell you; if new hardwood makes more sense, we walk you through the options.
One team for floors and stairs
Installation, sanding, staining, refinishing, recoating and repairs are planned together with stair treads, handrails and spindles. Working on floors and stairwork at the same time helps create a consistent look from room to room and between the levels of your home.
Cleaner sanding, careful finishing
Our floor refinishing uses Oneida Vortex and Bona DCS dust-containment systems, and we protect kitchen cabinets with clear plastic and tape. You choose your color from 12 × 12-inch stain samples applied directly to your floor, and we finish with commercial-grade Bona Traffic HD or Loba Supra A.T.
A trusted local business
Access Wood Flooring has been a BBB Accredited Business since December 2008, is insured and holds a City of Chicago contractor license. Led by founder Peter Dudzik, we work on existing homes, renovations and new construction for homeowners, builders, realtors and investors, including engineered wood, floor repairs and herringbone and chevron floors.
We usually answer right away or return missed calls within one hour, and urgent projects can often start within a week. Every estimate is free and comes with no obligation: send your details through the estimate form or call (847) 781-0100.
RECENT PROJECTS
Recent projects across the North Shore
A few examples of the work our team completes for homeowners and builders.
Wilmette, IL
New hardwood in a newly built home
About 3,000 sq ft of 3¼-inch rift-and-quarter-sawn white oak, finished with Loba EasyPrime and three coats of commercial-grade Loba Supra A.T. in satin. Stairs, railing and posts were finished to match.
Duration: About two weeks
Related serviceWinnetka, IL
Whole-home refinishing
About 2,800 sq ft of existing hardwood sanded and refinished throughout the home with Loba EasyPrime and two coats of Loba Supra A.T.
Duration: Five working days
Related serviceLincolnshire, IL
Refinishing plus new kitchen floor
Refinished 2,500 sq ft on the main level, removed the kitchen tile and laced 500 sq ft of new 2¼-inch select red oak into the existing floor. Custom beige stain and three coats of Bona Traffic HD in satin.
Duration: Seven days
Related serviceLake Forest, IL
New color upstairs, downstairs and on the stairs
About 2,000 sq ft sanded, stained Silvered Gray and finished with three coats of Bona Traffic HD in satin, including repairs where walls had been removed and 14 stair treads and risers.
Duration: Five days
Related serviceTHE DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
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LOCAL CRAFTSMANSHIP
Serving the North Shore
and beyond
We serve Winnetka, Highland Park, Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette, Evanston, Highwood, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff, along with nearby Northfield, Northbrook, Glenview, and Deerfield. We also work throughout the northwest suburbs and across the greater Chicago area.
Plan your project ↗GOOD QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Which areas do you serve?
We travel to homes across Chicago’s North Shore, the northwest suburbs and other Chicago-area communities. Call us to confirm availability in your town.
Can you help me decide which service I need?
Yes. We inspect your floors and explain which options fit their condition and the result you want.
How do I get started?
Call (847) 781-0100 or request a free estimate through our website.
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