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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 Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton 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

Great communication, reasonable pricing, expert knowledge and quick. We were happy with the results.
Nadine M 10/27/23 — google
Chris is very professional and very helpful. I was planning a house remodeling project and called Foot prints Floors for an estimate. Chris did the measurements and introduced how the how process works and how he can help with planning and material booking. In the end I didn't move forward with the project due to personal reasons but I highly recommend Chris and his team if you are in search for a floor expert!
Ang Li 05/8/23 — google
Footprint Floors work was impeccable. They were ontime, Completed the work to my satisfaction. Once the work was completed, they clean up their work area. I would recommend them highly.
Larry Brickman 04/18/23 — google
Work was fast, easy and budget friendly. Floors look great! Chris Turpin was the contact point and made the whole process easy and fun. I would recommend and use again for sure.
Jay 03/31/23 — google
Very high quality customer service and clearly experts in flooring. Highly recommend you use this company for your flooring needs.
David Tubman 03/14/23 — google
Kyle and his team did an amazing job. They were polite, professional, punctual, and worked hard to get the job done right. I would highly recommend!
Ashley C. 08/30/22 — Thumbtack
I found them on Thumbtack after hearing some negative things about a different company. Megan was extremely responsive and setting up an appointment to have Kyle come out quickly. Kyle was wonderful, very nice and explained all of my options and offered suggestions since I wasn’t sure what exactly I needed to do. He was able to get the crew out a few days later, had my floors done in two days and even sent picture updates. I work nights and he was very accommodating of that as well. I highly recommend and would definitely use their services in the future.
Stephanie Sarles 08/17/22 — google
Absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish! Highly recommend.
Interiors by Amy 08/11/22 — google
Kyle was a God-sent. He hooked my house up properly with some nice vinyl flooring, and went beyond the call so that I was well-informed regarding my options.
Alain-Pierre E. 07/30/22 — Thumbtack
They are so awesome and do the best work. Fast and beautiful work when done.
Vickie Johnson 07/14/22 — google
Our floors were install professionally and the quality of was outstanding!! They came in and started right away on both bathrooms. Within a short time they had completed tearing out the old an installing the new floors. Absolutely just beautiful!! I'm looking for more floors for them to come and install!!So very Happy with it!! Thank you to Kyle and his Footprints crews!!!
Debbie C. 03/6/22 — Thumbtack
Lead by God to find someone who would not only do the work well but also help to acquire the correct product and do it all in a reasonable time frame. Kyle was for me a true gift from my Maker. Thank you so much and I wish I had more flooring to do. Should I need flooring services in the future you will be the one I call.👣
Priscilla Lynne Beckham 02/23/22 — google
Very well communicated business and outstandanding work
Kyle Polter 02/16/22 — google
Kyle is great to work with, honest and a good communicator. Highly recommend!
Amanda W. 02/3/22 — Thumbtack
This company cares about their customers, quality work.
Glenda S. 02/3/22 — Thumbtack
Kyle is totally committed to his customers! Footprints is the place to go for all flooring needs.
Camilo T. 02/3/22 — Thumbtack
Footprints Floors Dayton is an excellent company to work with. They value their customers, are excellent communicators, and bring a level of professionalism to the construction world that is sorely missing. Kyle Polter, the owner, knows his stuff and takes excellent care to communicate the finer details that other companies either miss, or try to avoid! Overall, a great company to entrust your floors to!
Jon J. 02/3/22 — Thumbtack
Footprints Floors did a great job on my hardwood install and refinish project! Very happy, and will use them again!
Deb M. 02/2/22 — Thumbtack

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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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