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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 Clearwater / Spring Hill 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 Clearwater / Spring Hill 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 Clearwater / Spring Hill 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

Appears to be a good professional job installer. Nobody was doing the owner was very nice and helpful throughout the process.
Terri Simmons 03/20/24 — google
Thanks Peter for making my vision a reality,my gym floor looks just like I saw it in my subconscious manifestation complete!!!!
Andray Pryce 03/14/24 — google
Footprints Floors brings know how, integrity and great customer service to the table! I highly recommend them Peter and Renee for your next flooring project.
Ravi Khemai 02/2/24 — google
I actually planned on doing this job myself but I got injured. I’ve done it before. So when I tell you Footprints did an excellent job in great turnaround time, you’re hearing it from someone who is an experienced DYIer on my third house. Not only do the floors look spectacular, the installers were so professional and polite. They took care of my floors as if they were their own. And the price was terrific on top of they! They also worked with me when it came to finishes which I am installing myself. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend them!
Dana Levy 01/27/24 — google
The company more than surpassed our expectations. Respectful timely service, completed job a had to schedule. What was most important to us is that they explain the job so we could understand what they were doing and what we were getting.
Paula Hayducky 01/25/24 — google
I found Footprints Floors after searching for a flooring specialist. Peter contacted me and made arrangements to come and give me an estimate. He was extremely polite very thorough. I explained that I needed a very small area done immediately and a larger job within a few months Peter was able to set that up what I needed and made arrangements to complete the other work as I require. I am extremely pleased and satisfied with the expediency and quality of the work. I would highly recommend this company. Denise O’Donnell
Denise ODonnell 01/19/24 — google
I would highly recommend Footprint to any who are looking for a new floor install. Either for a floor you've independently purchased or one bought through them. They stand behind their work like no company I've ever dealt with. I independently purchased a rolled linoleum floor and contracted out to them for the install at a reasonable price. They hired a subcontractor to install the floor. The install turned out to be faulty. They came and inspected the install and concluded we were correct in our assessment. They offered to attempt to fix it or refund our payment or install a new vinyl plank floor. We opted for the new floor and the owner himself did an excellent install. Very appreciative of their work and how they stood behind it. We highly recommend them.
David Brien 11/19/23 — google
Very professional, responsive, timely and easy to work with. They addressed all my needs. Would recommend them to anyone who’s looking to get new floors. Love my new floors.
Evelina Loughlin 11/16/23 — google
Peter and Chris did a wonderful job on our kitchen backsplash. They tore out and installed the new glass tile in a short period of time. The process went smoothly. They were hard workers, friendly and made sure we were pleased before leaving. Customer satisfaction was a top priority for them. I would highly recommend their company!
Linda Bryant 07/10/23 — google
The best experience I’ve had with a contractor. They are timely, professional and have such high regard for their customers. I would highly recommend Footprints. On a personal level, they genuinely care about the customer and will make sure your progress is documented and completed to the ultimate satisfaction. Thank you for my beautiful floors!
Juli Baines 06/28/23 — 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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