Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Flooring Solutions
The Bahr has built its reputation on decades of expertise in the flooring industry, serving architects, designers, builders, and retail specialists with comprehensive flooring solutions. Founded in the 1940s as a wholesale lumber company, we expanded into specialty hardwood flooring in 1980, leveraging our deep understanding of wood and moisture dynamics. Our team of seasoned professionals, including architectural designers and flooring experts, provides tailored services from product selection to delivery, ensuring every project meets exacting standards. With an expansive warehouse and showroom in Romeoville, Illinois, we offer a vast inventory of high-quality products, including hardwood, engineered wood, laminate, luxury vinyl, and specialty options like end-grain wood blocks and rubber flooring.Our longstanding vendor relationships, some dating back to the 1940s, ensure priority service for client projects. We prioritize education, empowering customers with knowledge to make informed decisions, and our customer service team is renowned for its responsiveness and dedication to client satisfaction. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our FSC-certified and eco-friendly product lines, while our in-house dry kilns and custom manufacturing capabilities underscore our technical expertise. With over 150 years of combined experience among our team, we deliver innovative solutions that combine durability, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility.
Services
Hardwood Flooring
Engineered Wood
Laminate Flooring
Luxury Vinyl Tile
End Grain Wood Blocks
Cork Flooring
Hardwood Inlays
Commercial Rubber Flooring
Bamboo Flooring
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- We offer customized services from a team that truly understands flooring, from solid hardwood to engineered wood.
- Our products are among the best available today, with a focus on quality and sustainability.
- Our team features architectural design and seasoned flooring experts with over 150 years of combined experience.
- We provide an extensive line of high-quality samples and a designer showroom for client convenience.
- Our longstanding vendor relationships ensure priority service and reliable delivery for every project.
Associations and certifications
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
- FloorScore
What people say
Knowledgeable and hands-on
Unparalleled expert technical knowledge
Quick response to requests
High-quality extensive product lines
Prompt and professional service
Services
Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood flooring offers timeless elegance with species ranging from Douglas Fir to Brazilian Walnut. Our products are sustainably sourced and available in multiple finishes, including hand-scraped and wire-brushed textures. Each floor is pre-finished with durable aluminum oxide coatings for longevity.
Engineered Wood
Engineered wood provides moisture-resistant alternatives to solid hardwood, ideal for high-humidity areas. Our premium options feature multi-ply cores and pre-finished surfaces with warranties matching or exceeding solid wood performance.
Luxury Vinyl Tile
Luxury vinyl tile combines realistic wood and stone aesthetics with waterproof durability. Our WPC and SPC core options offer scratch resistance and low-maintenance solutions suitable for residential and commercial spaces.
End Grain Wood Blocks
End-grain wood blocks create slip-resistant, durable surfaces for commercial and residential applications. This eco-friendly option allows individual block replacement and features domestic and reclaimed wood species.
Commercial Rubber Flooring
Commercial rubber flooring provides shock absorption and acoustic benefits for gyms and high-traffic areas. Available in multiple colors and textures, it combines environmental sustainability with long-term durability.
People
Jack Schroeder
President & CEO
Jack Schroeder leads The Bahr with decades of industry experience, overseeing strategic growth and maintaining the company's commitment to quality flooring solutions since its founding in 1940.
Steve Van Vuren
Principal
Steve Van Vuren contributes extensive flooring expertise as a principal, ensuring the company maintains its reputation for technical excellence and customer-focused service in all flooring solutions.
John Stefanski
Territory Sales Manager
John Stefanski serves as Territory Sales Manager, providing hands-on support for client projects and maintaining long-term relationships with architects and builders across the region.
Questions
What types of flooring does The Bahr Company specialize in?
We specialize in hardwood, engineered wood, laminate, luxury vinyl tile, end-grain wood blocks, cork, bamboo, and commercial rubber flooring solutions.
Do you offer custom flooring options?
Yes, we provide custom manufacturing capabilities for unique specifications, including color matching and specialty patterns like herringbone.
Are your products environmentally sustainable?
Yes, we offer FSC-certified, recycled, and reclaimed wood options across multiple product lines to support sustainable building practices.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Illinois, we serve commercial and residential clients nationwide through our extensive vendor and delivery network.
How does your delivery process work?
Our Romeoville warehouse maintains extensive inventory for fast delivery, with vendor partnerships ensuring timely fulfillment of special orders.
