A Step Ahead Flooring

A Step Ahead Flooring is Chicagoland's premier hardwood flooring installation and custom refinishing outfit. We pride ourselves on providing quality, dependable, and craftsmanship in every project we undertake. Our mission is to partner with our clients to create a unique and personalized experience that meets their artistic vision and exceeds their expectations.

Meet the Artisan

Meet Christos, also known as Coz, Cozmo, or Christofloor. Christos is a true craftsman through and through. With a passion for creating something from nothing, he has been involved in various artistic pursuits since a young age. From pottery to woodworking and even glass blowing, Christos has honed his skills to become a master craftsman. His love for flooring stems from its ability to combine his artistic vision with his hands-on ability to craft, while making an honest living.

Our Services

At A Step Ahead Flooring, we offer a wide range of services designed to meet your unique needs. Our services include:

Installation

• Prefinished solid hardwood flooring
• Unfinished solid hardwood flooring
• Wide plank hardwood flooring
• Hand-scraped hardwood flooring
• Onsite distressing
• Character prefinished hardwood flooring
• Prefinished engineered click-n-lock or full trowel glue hardwood flooring
• Unfinished engineered full trowel glue hardwood flooring

Custom Refinishing

• LAGLER and CLARKE sanding equipment
• High-powered CENO & RIGID dust containment systems
• Onsite color consultations
• Advanced sanding process using the LAGLER TRIO
• Custom stain formulations
• Duraseal stain & waxes
• LOBA water base finishing systems
• LOBA hard wax oil systems
• Rubio Mono Coat system
• Classic stain & wax
• Screen and re-coat maintenance programs (semi-annually)
• Renovate & Wax maintenance programs

Stair Case Services

• Tread and riser overlay systems
• New solid tread and risers
• Stair tread refinishing
• Trim work
• Base board staining or priming
• Cove molding
• Base shoe staining or priming

At A Step Ahead Flooring, we are committed to providing exceptional service, quality craftsmanship, and unparalleled customer satisfaction. We take pride in our work, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of excellence. Whether you're looking to install new hardwood flooring or refinish your existing flooring, we are here to guide you every step of the way.