Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Flooring Experts in Evanston Since 1925
Central Rug and Floors has been a trusted name in flooring solutions since 1925, serving Evanston and Chicago's North Shore communities. As a family-owned business spanning three generations, we combine personalized service with national buying power through our partnership with Flooring America. Our expertise covers residential and commercial flooring, including carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl, tile, and area rugs, alongside professional installation and carpet cleaning services. We specialize in bathroom remodels, offering end-to-end solutions from design to completion. Our expanded Evanston showroom features over 70,000 square feet of inventory, allowing customers to touch, compare, and take home samples.With a commitment to quality, style, and durability, we provide trusted warranties and design consulting services led by our in-house interior designer. Our team's decades of experience ensures clients receive expert guidance tailored to their lifestyle and budget. We maintain strong community ties through commercial projects that transform local spaces. Our dedication to customer satisfaction has sustained us through economic challenges, including the Great Recession and pandemic, while continuously modernizing our processes and expanding our offerings.
Services
Residential Flooring
Commercial Flooring
Bathroom Remodels
Carpet Cleaning
Design Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- Three generations of family-owned flooring expertise since 1925
- Free in-house interior design consultations with flooring purchases
- Access to national buying power while maintaining local service
- Complete bathroom remodeling from concept to completion
- Expanded 70,000 sq ft showroom with hands-on product experience
Associations and certifications
- Flooring America
Services
Residential Flooring
We offer comprehensive residential flooring solutions featuring carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl, and tile options. Our team helps homeowners select durable, stylish materials tailored to their lifestyle and budget. With an expanded showroom and professional installation services, we ensure seamless transformations for living spaces.
Commercial Flooring
Our commercial flooring services cater to corporate, healthcare, retail, and hospitality sectors. We provide specialized installation for high-traffic areas using premium materials from top manufacturers. Our team handles projects from product selection through installation, ensuring durable solutions for evolving business needs.
Bathroom Remodels
We specialize in complete bathroom remodeling projects from concept to completion. Our services include custom tile work, countertop installation, cabinetry selection, and fixture upgrades. The one-stop-shop approach coordinates all details for efficient transformations of residential bathrooms.
Design Consulting
Our in-house designer provides free consultation services for flooring and bathroom projects. We offer space planning, color palette selection, and material guidance tailored to Chicago-area homes. The service helps clients make informed decisions about flooring, cabinetry, and lighting fixtures.
Carpet Cleaning
Professional carpet cleaning services maintain the appearance and longevity of flooring investments. Our experienced team uses appropriate cleaning methods for different carpet types, helping homeowners preserve the fresh look of installed flooring systems.
People
Tom Iskalis
1st Generation Owner
Founder with early passion for textile design that evolved into interior design expertise. Started business in 1976 with 400 sq ft space that grew to 70,000 sq ft operations. Instilled core values of customer satisfaction and family business ethics.
John Iskalis
2nd Generation Owner
Joined business after graduating from University of Illinois in 1991. Expanded commercial operations and modernized business processes. Focuses on community transformation through commercial projects while maintaining family values and work ethic.
Tom Iskalis Jr.
3rd Generation Owner
Third-generation leader who learned business fundamentals from family mentors. Combines academic background in entrepreneurship with practical experience. Focuses on creating memorable customer experiences through personalized service and data-driven decision making.
Doris Iskalis
Family Matriarch
Key financial manager since early days of business. Handled accounting, bookkeeping, and store operations while raising family. Maintains daily involvement in business operations and contributes to maintaining family values and traditions.
Dana Iskalis
Accounting Specialist
Brings professional accounting expertise from prior career at Baxter/Cardinal Health. Manages financial operations alongside husband John. Joined full-time as business expanded, balancing home life with family business responsibilities while mentoring next generation.
Questions
What types of flooring do you offer?
We offer carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl, tile, and area rugs from top manufacturers like Karastan, Mohawk, and Shaw Contract Group for both residential and commercial applications.
Do you provide design assistance?
Yes, we offer free in-house interior design services including space planning, flooring selection, and complete bathroom design with expert guidance from our resident designer Sabrina Smiley.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka, Chicago, and surrounding North Shore communities with both residential and commercial flooring solutions.
Are you a family-owned business?
Yes, we're a three-generation family business operating since 1925, combining traditional values with modern flooring expertise and technology.
Do you handle commercial projects?
Yes, we specialize in commercial flooring for corporate, healthcare, retail, and hospitality sectors with complete installation services for high-traffic areas.
What bathroom remodeling services do you offer?
We provide full bathroom renovations including tile work, countertops, cabinetry, fixtures, and lighting selection with coordinated project management from start to finish.
