Concrete-slab installs
Wide-plank engineered European oak over a concrete slab — call (847) 233-6300 and ask about the right install method.
Swedish · Est. 1857
The oldest engineered hardwood maker on earth — now available 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. Special order through our Schiller Park showroom — call (847) 233-6300 and ask about collections and the waiting time.
Schiller Park · (847) 233-6300 · M-F 6am-5:30pm
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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. The mill runs on hydroelectric power.
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. Ask us for the warranty terms of the line you pick: (847) 233-6300.
Where Kährs shines
Where it fits.
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.
Custom homes
Custom homes where the builder wants a brand the homeowner already knows.
Special order through 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
- Domani7½″ engineered · radiant-heat OK
Specs vary by SKU and lot — confirm with our team before ordering. Kährs floors are special order — call (847) 233-6300 for the waiting time.
Pulling samples for a Kährs spec?
Call (847) 233-6300 for the price and waiting time. Samples: up to 5, $50 refundable deposit each, pickup at Schiller Park.
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