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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 Chandler / Gilbert 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 Chandler / Gilbert 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 Chandler / Gilbert 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.

Covering everything from design and installation to clean up, our team helps increase the value of your property with brand new hardwood floors. Contact us today to request a free estimate!

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What Our Customers Say

Footprints did a fantastic job with my tile floors throughout the house. Unfortunately my refrigerator had a few dings after it was moved so they could tile under it. I took pictures and asked what could be done. They took $1000 off the bill and did the research to find me new refrigerator doors. I was so impressed with their professionalism and willingness to get the job right! Thank you!
Andrew Plummer 03/17/25 — google
Footprints is awesome. 2nd time I have used them. Installers are very professional and great attention to detail. Melissa (PM) very responsive. Matt (owner) knows his flooring!
Carmen Bell 03/10/25 — google
Efficient, courteous, very reasonable!
Henry Faccio 02/18/25 — google
I was very pleased with the whole process. Matt, came out we had a unique situation and he gave us some great suggestions and a great price on what we needed done. Melissa, the project manager for our project was on time looked over our project and verified all the items on the contract. Then returned later in the afternoon to make sure we were happy with the project and how it all turned out, which wife and I are very pleased. Antonio, the installer was great, on time as well, he kept us informed of what he was doing and very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I will for sure use Footprints Floors East Valley for any other future projects I have for my floors.
Keith Johnson 02/14/25 — google
Matt and Melissa where both extremely responsive and communicated throughout the process. The work was professional and would use again
Brad Preston 02/4/25 — google
Our experience with Footprint Floors was easy and great from the start. Matt the owner, came out and gave us quote and helped us work out the details. He answered all of our questions and made us feel comfortable! We love our new floors and know we picked the right company for the job!! The removal, crew and installation crews were very polite and cleaned up after themselves. I would recommend Footprint Floors to anybody!!! Roger & Pam
Roger Snow 02/3/25 — google
These folks are great. Work was on time and quality ! Don’t hesitate to use them! I will recommend them to everyone
Brian De Napoli 01/31/25 — google
Matt and Melissa were always so great at following up right away whenever I had questions about our bathroom remodel. The bathroom is complete and looks fantastic. Their team is very professional. The only thing I wish was that I would have had more time to sit with Matt prior to the start of the project to really go over every detail for a more accurate initial estimate. My work schedule made it difficult for me to have that time. The tile work on the flooring and shower looks incredible. I did have to pay additional for an electrician to move and add a couple of electrical components due to an LED mirror/cabinet I wanted hung as that was one detail prior to the start of the project Matt and I had not covered. Also, I picked out a shower head and wand through Amazon that apparently was more difficult to work with than simply going with a standard name brand but the plumber did a great job making it all work. The handyman installed our custom vanity and fixtures that look wonderful. ProSource supplied the tile, materials, and vanity that we are so happy with and they made it so easy to pick out everything we wanted. Thank you Footprints for giving us a new bathroom!!
Tanya Robertson 01/29/25 — google
Everyone did a great job..They arrived on time, work very efficiently. Over all very happy with the experience..
Gail Niziolek 12/26/24 — google
Great experience! Would hire again!
Ben Sparks 12/24/24 — google
Footprints Floors helped me get flooring redone for a house that I am listing for sale. They were able to get in the next week and have everything done by the end of the week just before a short term renter came in to occupy the property. Everything went super smooth, Matt got me an estimate same day and Melissa ensured the project was being handled in a timely manner from start to finish! My client was super happy and the project turned out beautifully. We will definitely be using them again in the future!
Amber Hollien 12/23/24 — google
The wife found Footprints on FB marketplace trying to locate a flooring company that could help us with a remodel. Right off the bat from the beginning everyone we came in contact with was so friendly and knowledgeable and listened to all of our needs for the project. We could not wait to get started. The project is all done and we could not be happier! The whole team, Matt, Melissa, Rueben and his teammate did a phenomenal job. They helped us with scope that we were not sure of how to handle and went above an beyond with every request! We are already discussing the next project and will be using Footprints again! Update 12/20/24 Second round of flooring project completed! Another phenomenal job by Footprints and the whole team. The biggest issue we have is there isn't another project needed to be completed at this time :) if you need something done this is the company to choose!
Juan Romero 12/20/24 — google
Very appreciative that they took on my project. I had water damage in my kitchen, needed the engineered planks replaced and they did a great job. Very professional, showed up on time and went above and beyond to do the job correctly. Thank you!
kandi roeser 11/27/24 — google
The crew was hard working, on-time, consistent and professional. The work turned out wonderfully! I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. We removed and replaced tile and used Vinyl planks as well. Great company!
Stephanie Walker 11/26/24 — google
I used Footprints Floors and I wanted to give a special thank you to Edgar and his installation team who did a beautiful job with the hardwood floor installation. We chose extra long and wide floors which is extra challenging to install. His team provided excellent customer service and made sure I was 100% satisfied with the work and came back to do touch ups for a few items. We had 2,000 sq ft installed and I love my new floors!
Mandy Anderson 11/22/24 — google
We had Footprints Floors do two rooms for us and we couldn't be happier. They are the "BEST"..Matt was so gracious and helpful to get us what we needed, and the two young men that did the work, "Really excellent workers and just great to have in the house". Melissa also great, kept an eye on the job start to finish also making things run smooth. They were basically in and out two days, we were back to living in our house and loving it!!! Thanks so much to your "TEAM"..
Bob Sommer 10/22/24 — google
100% recommend Footprints and we wouldn’t hesitate to hire them in future. They were a pleasure to work with, very helpful through the process. Everything was cleaned up nicely, they started on time and finished in less time than anticipated. We couldn’t be happier with our new floors, they are beautiful.
Marci Kahrs 10/16/24 — google
The team at Footprints Floors did a fantastic job. From quote to completion. They were professional, friendly, fair and fast. Would highly recommend!
Shantell Artley 10/7/24 — google
Prompt, local, family owned business that installed a floor for me with great care for a reasonable price.
John Huestis 09/19/24 — google
The team from Footprints Floors are wonderful! They did a great job installing my floors! They are very professional, polite, and made sure I was happy with everything from start to finish. I can't say enough of how impressed I am with their work ethic. I would highly recommend Footprints Floors.
Laura Amoroso 09/17/24 — 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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