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Every aspect of a home plays an important role in your comfort. You want your home to reflect your personal style, as well as meet the needs of your daily routine. Choosing the right flooring is a huge part of that.

So, how does one choose the right flooring? Should floors be lighter or darker than the walls? Should every room have the same flooring? How often do you want to clean it? Read about the different types of flooring and find the answers to these questions below.

Once you know how to choose flooring for your home, Footprints Floors is here to provide professional installation. Contact Footprints Floors today for a free estimate!

Types of Home Flooring

There are many different kinds of flooring to reflect every kind of style. Choosing flooring for your home - or even a particular room - depends on a number of lifestyle and environmental factors. Here is a brief overview of five different kinds of flooring:

Solid Hardwood


Hardwood is a classic for a reason. Adding hardwood flooring to your home can add to your home value, potentially increasing the resale price. It’s hypoallergenic and easy to clean. If you want to change the color at any point, hardwood can be sanded and refinished - something Footprints Floors can take care of for you.

Hardwood floors come in a variety of colors and finishes for every style, and offer different levels of durability depending on where they’re located in the home (and whether or not you have, say, toddlers or pets running around). Hardwood floors can be glued directly to concrete and have some insulation properties that may help lower energy bills over time.

Laminate


This material is budget-friendly, easy to clean, stain and scratch-resistant, and super durable. It can be installed over most existing floors if you want to change up the look of your home without having to rip out old flooring. This material is a great option for sunny rooms because it resists fading from UV light.

Engineered Hardwood


If you live in a place with high humidity or greatly varying temperatures throughout the year but love the look of solid hardwood, consider engineered hardwood instead. Engineered hardwood expands and contracts less than solid hardwood, meaning it can even be used in a basement and with radiant heat. It’s available in a variety of colors and finishes, and it costs less than traditional solid hardwood.

Ceramic, Porcelain and Stone Tile


Tile is waterproof so it's the favorite for use in kitchens, bathrooms and basements. Tile is low maintenance and can increase your home’s value. From the material to the look, tile provides tons of options for style, color and textures - even tile that looks like wood if you like the look of hardwood but want something different. It can even be installed outdoors on a patio, or in direct sunlight, and it’s easy to repair.

Luxury Vinyl Plank or Tile


Vinyl is making a comeback. It comes in a variety of colors, patterns and textures; it’s durable, attractive and affordable. Vinyl is a great option for homes with lots of pets or kids because of its durability, and it’s also a quieter option than ceramic or hardwood floors (no click-click-click of heels or dog toenails). Vinyl can be installed over most floors, so if you want a change you don’t need to remove existing flooring. All vinyl is water-resistant and some of it is even waterproof, making it a great option for bathrooms and kitchens. It’s easy to clean and stain resistant.

If you’re someone who loves to cook big meals, vinyl is more shock-absorbent than other flooring, making it good for standing for long periods (or accidentally dropping dishes. It happens).

The Right Flooring For You


When you’re wondering what flooring to choose, there’s always the big question: Should you use the same flooring throughout your home? The answer? You can if you want to. However, some rooms require different flooring based on moisture content. For example, even if you love the look of hardwood, it’s probably not the best choice for your bathroom.

You should keep the look of your flooring consistent in one continuous space, but feel free to change it up at naturally existing barriers like walls or doors. If you feel strongly about having the same look throughout your home with your floors, picking something like laminate or vinyl that works in every room is a great option.

As for colors, darker floors next to lighter walls can help make a room feel more spacious. However, if you have low ceilings, a floor that is lighter than the walls can create an illusion of height. In the end, it’s up to your personal preference, and what you think will look best with already existing decor.

Now that you know more about different kinds of flooring, it's also time to consider your lifestyle. How often do you need to (or want to) clean? Do you have young children or pets that make messes?

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If you are searching for floor installers in Carmel, you have come to the right place. Footprints Floors Carmel has some of the highest ratings, thanks to our quality craftsmanship and incredible customer service.

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What Our Customers Say

Had a great experience with Footprints Floors Carmel. They responded immediately when I inquired about a quote. Communication was great throughout the whole process. The crew was very professional and did outstanding work. They protected our house and cleaned up after themselves. You wouldn't have known they were even there. We couldn't be happier with the way the floors turned out. Great company. I would recommend to anyone.
Andy Mamula 12/7/24 — google
I had a fantastic experience with Footprints Floors, thanks to Tom. He was prompt, friendly, and a great communicator. I appreciated how quickly and honestly he assessed my flooring issue. Not only did he diagnose the problem, but he advised me on how to fix the problem myself to save on costs. I appreciated that so much, and I will definitely be using footprints Floors for projects in the future because of this experience. Five stars!
Kate Maxwell 11/18/24 — google
The wood floors and tile work look amazing. The service was exactly what was needed. The crews were professional and very efficient.
Jeff Odom 11/11/24 — google
We had our dark oak hardwood floors refinished to a natural wood. They turned out amazing! The entire process went smoothly from the measuring consult to the finish. They completed early & and we were able to move back into our home a day earlier.
Shawn Orr 11/4/24 — google
Footprints Floors Carmel install our kitchen backsplash and we are very please with the results. Tom walked me through the process and made several recommendations on how to have the best design. The process toke one day and was very fast and clean. I highly recommend Footprint and I’m looking forward to work with them on my next projects.
Erika Lopes 11/4/24 — google
Tom and his team are very professional and provide great service! Tile was installed in our master bathroom and basement bar, and they are both perfect! The team was efficient and very clean. We were so impressed with Tom and his teams that we had them come back and install some accent wood walls and shiplap. We are so happy with all of the work done by Footprints Floors.. I would definitely recommend them!
Paula Bird 10/31/24 — google
I've tried to avoid writing my whole life story, but I need to give you context for what Footprints Floors helped us do... SORRY! TLDR Footprints Floors is awesome. You would be stupid to use any other flooring contractor. My wife and I adopted a whole litter of cats. So we have four. Yes, FOUR! We thought they would get along well with each other since they were siblings and grew up together since birth. Wow, were we wrong. Back in the dark ages of Covid19 circa 2019-2021my wife and I both fell into deep depression. During that time we stopped having people over to our house because of the pandemic, and we stopped caring for ourselves as well as we should have. Days turned into weeks turned into months turned into years. During that time our cats struggled a lot too. They grew anxious and started becoming territorial with each other. They started spraying / peeing outside their litter boxes. Fast forward to 2024 and our house WREAKS of cat urine. Yes, it's incredibly embarrassing. We tried to get rid of the smell but we couldn't We needed help to get out of the cycle we were stuck in.... and we then found Footprints Floors. Tom and his team helped us more than I can ever put into words. They removed all the NASTY carpet for us and helped us breathe fresh air for the first time in years. They replaced the carpet with engineered hardwood flooring and it turned out BEAUTIFUL. Their craftsmanship is leagues above "standard" construction companies. In my professional life, I have worked as a project manager in a field adjacent to construction management, and I have a lot of experience working with different trades and multiple areas of construction management. I have lead projects at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana University, Indiana State Senate Building, mega churches Northview Christian Church, Traders Point Christian Church, Grace Church, and more. All that to say, I have managed many high level / high cost projects for very large organizations. The level of professionalism and customer service with Footprints Floors is truly top tier! I cannot say enough how happy we are with the work they did removing and replacing our flooring. Approximately 1500 square feet of flooring was removed and replaced. Every area received special care. We are so grateful for the diligence and hard work of this team to bring our house back to a place where we are happy to live here. TLDR, life was bad, our carpets were old, and Footprints removed them. They installed new hardwood and they did a fantastic job.
Jimmy Jackson 10/29/24 — google
I could not have been more pleased with Footprints Floors. Tom was amazing to work with during the process. We had a small project, and it was a busy time of year for them, but he made it work. Luis was a wonderful craftsman. He did a phenomenal job matching the floor stain to exactly what we wanted. If you want someone reliable, trustworthy, and quality craftsmanship I highly recommend Footprints Floors.
Staci Stewart 10/22/24 — google
Tom is great and the guys were really fast. Everything was done within a few days. Looking forward to the bathroom remodel next.
Mia Aguilar 10/16/24 — google
Even though it was up to us to pick out the color, there’s always a sense of anxiety as to what the finished product will look like. We are absolutely thrilled! The floors look amazing. Tom and Luis did a phenomenal job. We would highly recommend them.
Linda McGowan 10/16/24 — google
Great job. All was done in a professional and caring way.
Tony Schelonka 10/4/24 — google
Our 30 year old house that we've lived in for 14 years was ready for renovations. We chose to pursue replacement of carpet with white oak hardwood floors in 3 rooms, sanding and refinishing of existing 1st floor hardwood, addition of kitchen backsplash, and replacement of fireplace hearth and face tile. We pursued quotes from (4) resources including Footprints Floors. Tom Hickerson visited our home. He did the best job of answering a long list of project questions. In addition, he provided a competitive quote that was the most detailed of all quotes. We planned our work schedule. Tom visited daily to ensure work was on track and resolve any surprises and silly questions that evolved. His floor and tile teams were thorough and accomplished. Most notable was Abraham who a true craftsman who cut and installed herringbone tile for our kitchen backsplash and had stellar workmanship including 45 degree cuts and 1/16" grout lines on fluted fireplace tile. We are extremely happy and currently planning (2) future projects with Footprints Floors.
John Hoover 09/27/24 — google
We recently had our wood floors redone by Footprints. They were recommended to us by other flooring professionals. It turned out to be a solid recommendation! Tom is very knowledgeable and stayed on top of our job, meeting with us a number of times and answering all our questions. This was particularly helpful given the disruption to our household and animals. Luis, who performed the work, clearly knows what he is doing. From our perspective, Luis went the extra distance to make sure everything was done right. Nothing was rushed. We had a few minor touchups at the end that Luis came back and completed - no issues there. Overall, our floors look great. It was an easy 5-star rating for us.
David Shelton 09/13/24 — google
Footprints, and especially Tom, were fantastic to work with! He came out to give us an estimate in a very timely manner and was so professional and kind compared to other companies we had out. He even played with our dog which made us so happy. The pricing was fair and the estimate was able to be modified a-la-carte for our needs. We ended up doing our own demo and having Footprints do the installation of our LVP in our entire downstairs, changing the orientation of the flooring from the builder grade as well at Tom's recommendation, and we are beyond happy with how it turned out! The guys who installed the flooring were kind, professional, and extremely hard workers. They stayed until 8:30pm to get as much done as they could, and completed the job in just 2 days. We can't recommend Footprints more highly!!
Karisa Durbin 09/10/24 — google
Tom was wonderful that helping me find the exact person I was needing for my specific job on my house!
Allyson Wyss 08/23/24 — google
Quality respect and appreciation, I can really tell it’s more than just a job. It’s what they do.
David Manuel 08/20/24 — google
Completed on time and at the budget we agreed upon. A couple of minor issues were proactively addressed.
Michael Rynearson 08/20/24 — google
Tom and the team have been great to work with. We are very happy with their oversight and professionalism. Highly recommended.
jeremy knuth 08/19/24 — google
Our floors look amazing thanks to Tom and his crew. They were great to work with!
George McDonough 08/19/24 — google
I used Footprints to have new floors put in at my house and they also did new backsplash in my kitchen as well as new tile in my bathrooms. Needless to say, it was a huge project! These guys did a great job on all of it! Their team was super professional and clean throughout the project!
Mishon Paul 08/19/24 — google

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