Lakeview lofts
Wide-plank European oak over concrete slab — the Artisan Sand and Lumen colors are our most-spec'd by architects working east of Halsted.
Swedish · Est. 1857
The oldest engineered hardwood maker on earth — now stocked in Chicago.
Kährs invented the multi-layer engineered floor in 1941, and the modern click system in 2000. From their mill in Nybro, southern Sweden, they ship the engineered hardwood that architects spec when they want lifetime stability under wide planks. We stock the Artisan, Founders, Lux, Smaland, and Domani collections at both showrooms.
Schiller Park · (847) 233-6300 · M-F 6am-5:30pm
Bridgeview · (708) 430-8800 · M-F 6:30am-5pm
Why we carry Kährs
Four reasons the engineering holds up better than competitors.
Engineering
11-ply Lamella™ core
Kährs invented multi-layer engineered hardwood in 1941. The eleven-ply Lamella core resists cupping, gapping, and seasonal movement better than 3-ply imports — which matters in Chicago when humidity swings 35 points between February and July.
Sustainability
FSC-certified, low-VOC
100% of Kährs Swedish raw material is FSC-certified. Greenguard Gold finishes mean nothing off-gasses into your kitchen. Mill runs on hydroelectric — the lowest carbon hardwood we stock.
Wide plank
7½″ and 9½″ widths
The Artisan and Founders collections give you wide plank without the warping risk of cheaper engineered. Their Smart Stretch coating handles radiant heat up to 81°F surface temp — verified by Kährs lab testing.
Warranty
30-year residential structural
Kährs backs the structural integrity of every plank for thirty years residential, fifteen commercial. Most brands cap at 25/10. We honor the manufacturer warranty + add our own install guarantee on Chicago jobs.
Where Kährs shines
Three Chicago projects where it's the call.
Radiant-heat kitchens
Open-plan kitchens with hydronic radiant in the slab. Kährs engineered 5/8″ over heated subfloor reads as warm tile — without the cold underfoot.
Architect-spec interiors
Custom homes in Lincoln Park and Winnetka where the GC needs a brand the homeowner already trusts. Kährs delivers without the lead time of Italian or Spanish boutique mills.
In stock at TQF
Six Kährs collections — pick what fits the room.
- Artisan7½″ wide · oiled · hand-grade European oak
- Founders8¼″ wide · UV-oil · matte
- LuxEngineered 5/8″ · brushed · architect-grade
- Spirit FamilySolid 3″ · brushed · entry-grade
- Smaland5″ wide · matte lacquer · best-seller
- Domani7½″ engineered · radiant-heat OK
Specs vary by SKU and lot — confirm with our team before ordering. Most Kährs SKUs ship to Chicago in 2-3 weeks; some Artisan colors stock locally.
Pulling samples for a Kährs spec?
We'll set aside up to six samples — Artisan oiled, Founders matte, Lux brushed, whatever you need to compare under your lighting. No account needed for homeowners; contractors get the trade card on the same order.
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