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There’s no better way to freshen up your space and add value to your home. But before you update your flooring, there are many choices to make. We’ve rounded up some flooring contractor FAQs in Carmel to help you with your decision-making process. If you want more information, check out our web pages dedicated to different kinds of flooring.

No matter the flooring you choose, you can trust the qualified contractors hired by Footprints Floors to do the job right.

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The first thing to figure out when updating your flooring is what flooring is right for the space. For a bathroom or kitchen where there will be lots of moisture and potentially water on the floor, something like tile or vinyl flooring is ideal because it’s durable and water-resistant. Hardwood flooring is a classic choice for other areas of your home, but you still need to choose between solid or engineered hardwood. Consider the upkeep of different flooring and the wear — do you have young kids or pets? Does the room receive much sun? Answer these questions first to help you decide the kind of flooring that will suit your needs.

It depends! Laminate and vinyl flooring can be installed directly over existing flooring, and solid hardwood can be glued directly onto concrete. Consider factors like the age and condition of your existing flooring and whether it will serve as a sturdy base for new flooring.

Contrary to popular belief, it is not difficult to care for wood flooring. You can simply vacuum hardwood floors to remove grit and debris and use a damp cloth or mop to wipe away dust. To reduce potential scratches, ensure footwear (i.e., heels) has proper plastic caps to prevent scratches, or ask guests to remove their shoes. As a bonus, you can switch up the look of your hardwood floors at any time through staining or refinishing.

You probably bumped into three terms when looking up hardwood flooring online: "painting," "staining," and "refinishing." "Painting" is obvious, but what about the others? A wood stain, usually applied by hand, is used to darken the color of the wood. The "finishing" process involves applying varnish and a coating of sealant, which adds gloss and protects the wood. "Refinishing" is the process of redoing your current flooring finish, revitalizing, and rejuvenating it.

Refinishing or restoring existing wood floors can save you tons of money! If you have old wood flooring that doesn’t look great, it can be tempting to rip it out and start over. But wood flooring is resilient and made to last. Most damage can be repaired, and refinishing or restoring can make wood floors look new. If you’re unsure whether your wood flooring can be saved, the experts at Footprints Floors can assess it.

This is another “it depends” situation. Solid hardwood flooring is more expensive than engineered hardwood. However, solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished more than engineered hardwood, so it may last longer. Engineered hardwood is more affordable and is more resistant to moisture and humidity. If you live in a place with high humidity or greatly varying temperatures, engineered hardwood flooring may be the right choice. Both look beautiful and are easy to take care of.

Laminate flooring is a budget-friendly type of layered flooring that can be made to look like pretty much anything. It’s typically made up of wood fibers compressed into a board or a plywood board. The board is then covered in an “image” layer — basically, a photo of whatever you want the flooring to look like (stone, wood, etc), and a “wear” layer, or protective layer. Some laminate may also have a backing layer made of cork or felt. Laminate is an affordable way to get the look of more expensive wood or stone flooring. It’s pretty durable, making it a great choice for homes with pets or kids, and it’s easy to clean. However, prolonged exposure to water can cause the wood part of the laminate to warp, making it unsuitable for rooms like bathrooms.

Laminate’s wood component makes it susceptible to water damage. Vinyl is an entirely synthetic material, which means it’s waterproof. As long as laminate is installed correctly, it’s fairly water-resistant, but still probably not a suitable choice for bathrooms or mudrooms where water might linger. Vinyl is extremely durable and comes in various of colors, textures, and styles. Both laminate and vinyl are great choices for homes with high traffic from kids and pets, and they’re easy to take care of — but whereas vinyl can go in any room in your home, remember to keep laminate out of the bathroom.

There is a much wider variety of colors, textures, and designs in tile flooring than in hardwood. Tile floors have a lifespan of over a century. Whether you're looking for a traditional or modern look, there is a tile pattern to suit you. Regarding durability, aesthetics, maintenance, and cost, tile is an excellent choice. It's also considered one of the most eco-friendly options for flooring in your home.

Ceramic tiles are made up of clay or other minerals that have been tightly compressed and heated in an oven. They can be glazed or unglazed and come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Porcelain tiles are ceramic tiles that have been heated at an even greater temperature, making them more durable and less porous. Porcelain tiles are better suited for rooms with high moisture content like bathrooms, but their durability makes them an excellent choice for any room. However, ceramic tile is more affordable and still offers great durability.

We hope these flooring contractor FAQs in Carmel have been helpful to you as your start your flooring journey. Contact Footprints Floors for a free estimate when you've found flooring you love. You can feel confident in a job well done with our licensed and certified contractors.

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Footprints Floors provides flooring installation services in Carmel for both old and new homes. We handle the demolition and removal of the old flooring, as well as the necessary prep work for new flooring. We will even remove baseboards and reinstall them after completing the flooring installation.

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Tom at Footprints was absolutely amazing to work with. Personable and informative from quote to finish. He and his team ensured that our vision for our backsplash exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend utilizing Footprints for your installation needs.
Jordan Griffin 02/6/24 — google
Absolutely incredible! I got my work done remotely and yet they took care of everything without me woryying about the project . They go above and beyond . We noticed a molding that was missed in a particular step and called them after 4months the project was complete. Tom Instantly responded to take care of it. I'm glad I went with a company that are true to their business and take care of their customers.
Archu Gudipati 11/2/23 — google
My experience with Footprints Floors Carmel taking up an existing wood floor glued to a cement slab and replacing it with a new wood floor was excellent. Everyone involved in the project was very professional and outstanding to work with, including Brian Knuth, owner, Tom Hickerson, estimator, and Kevin McNany, manager. I would highly recommend this company. They do quality work.
susan steva 10/12/23 — google
Tom and Kevin were easy to work with when it was time to redo the floors throughout my home. The flooring crew was absolutely incredible, and I cannot express how thoroughly impressed I am with their perfect work. Just speechless!! I can’t wait to use this crew again when it’s time to redo my bathroom floors!
Ginny Rhoades 09/29/23 — google
Tom and his team do incredible work! Although based in Carmel, they went out of their way to come redo the floors in my new home all the way in Anderson! They were on time, updated every step of the way, and highly professional. Footprints does great work and I will definitely use them again!
Melissa Buche 07/13/23 — google
I’ve used Footprints Floors for several large projects over the past 2 years and the level of service an quality they provide is truly unmatched. Most recently, Tom and his team put in a heated tile system and new shower in my master bathroom. The team is professional, friendly, attentive to details and took extra care to make sure I was 100% satisfied with their work. In addition to the master bathroom, Footprints also put in hardwood floors in my entire main floor and master bedroom about 18 months ago, which turned out absolutely beautiful and transformed the whole look of my house. I highly recommend them for any flooring project and know that if I have a future need Tom is the first person I call.
Dana Mohr 06/19/23 — google
Excellent to work with. Everything was on-time and excellent quality of work. We love the end result.
A Google User 05/23/23 — google
That m and his team are all very professional, thorough, and clean. We needed a board on our floor replaced due to it being damaged by an electrician. I was not confident that this could be done. The cake out quickly after I called for an estimate. They scheduled me quickly. They showed up on time, reviewed the scope of work with me, and did exactly what they said. They did a great job of cleaning up after the work as well. You cannot tell where the damages were, which board was replaced, or that any dust was created from the repairs. Highly recommended!!!
Jon McCord 05/16/23 — google
Great responsiveness and professionalism. Turned out great!
Travis Carmean 05/9/23 — google
Was a great appointment. Seen what I needed, pointed me in right direction. Was very professional. Would use again in a second!
Mieko Rigdon 04/25/23 — google
Tom and Craig from Footprints of Carmel were professional and great to work with throughout the entire process of installing our new floor. Their teams showed an eye for detail and I would recommend them to anyone needing flooring or repairs done.
Hueyy Strong 04/24/23 — google
Tom gave us some great advice on what we should do about some trouble we were having with our engineered hardwood floor.
Jackie Beale 02/23/23 — google
We had the crew install a backsplash and laminate floor. They did a great job. The crews were on time and 100% cleaned up at the end of each work day, no tools or equipment lying around. When they pulled up the laminate flooring and found that the floor was very unlevel, they were able to offer a solution at a reasonable cost. The crew manager helped us figure out what we needed to supply, ie grout, mortar, transition pieces etc, and provided a list which was very helpful and saved some money from having them pick everything up. I would 100% recommend them and they will be my only call when we need wok completed in the future. As a matter of fact, they will be coming in the spring to refinish our hardwood floors!
Lori Aubin 02/5/23 — google
Footprints Flooring did amazing work refinishing my original hardwood floors!! They got me on the schedule for just days after my quote, they were professional, and efficient with their time. I was blown away by the final product and so happy with my choice to have them do this job for me. They made sure I was satisfied with the choice of color and the final product and answered any/all questions I had. 10/10 would recommend
Kalyn Schreiber 01/20/23 — google
We cannot say enough good things about Footprints Floors! From Tom coming to measure, Craig overseeing the project, and the amazing dedicated team of installers….we could not be more pleased! Our house is very old (late 1800’s and add-on in 1930’s) - the team had to level the floors before vinyl plank could be installed. Additional work that was done to give us the best quality product and floors we will enjoy for years to come!! Thank you all at Footprints Floors!
Karen Hawkins 01/17/23 — google
Professional, detailed work - couldn’t be happier with the results of my kitchen backsplash replacement - thanks again!
Jason Bartley 12/26/22 — google
We were thrilled with the work that Footprints did on our flooring project. Craig did a great job managing the project and the crew working on our floors were meticulous in the installation. Great experience and great pricing. I would totally recommend them for any flooring project.
C Krull 12/21/22 — google
This was a great team. They squeezed our project in close to the holiday and had a very good crew. They were professional, polite, and did a great job. They protected carpets and walls and cleaned up EVERYTHING. Supervisor checked in often and was always available if needed. Highly recommend this Footprints Floors Carmel.
Chris Hollingsworth 12/15/22 — google
Tom and Craig were very responsive to all my questions. The installers were polite and cleaned up after themselves. We definitely recommend their services!
sarah johnson 11/30/22 — google
Everyone I dealt with (Tom with sales and quoting), Craig (field manager), and the different team members who did the work were all very professional and courteous. After the job was done I found a couple things I didn’t like, Craig acted fast in getting the issues resolved. I would recommend this team to anyone.
Deanna Ruppel 11/23/22 — google

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Footprints Floors is a one-of-a-kind residential flooring installation and restoration business. We offer high quality flooring installations and, with over a decade of dedication, we have quickly become the largest flooring contractor by striving to bring a higher level of customer service and sophistication to an industry where it was severely lacking. Our family-owned business is focused on customer satisfaction and quality results, all while passing savings on to you and yours through our low overhead model.

Footprints Floors is a one-of-a-kind residential flooring installation and restoration business. We offer high quality flooring installations and, with over a decade of dedication, we have quickly become the largest flooring contractor by striving to bring a higher level of customer service and sophistication to an industry where it was severely lacking. Our family-owned business is focused on customer satisfaction and quality results, all while passing savings on to you and yours through our low overhead model.

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