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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 Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur 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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What Our Customers Say

Kevin and his guys did an amazing job sanding and refinishing our hardwood floors. Communication was great and we even got picture updates. The whole process was smooth. I’d highly recommend footprints floors!
Brooke Campo 06/1/23 — google
Kevin came and fixed an issue with our subfloor and didn't charge us even though it was out of warranty. Thank you so much!!
Jenna S 05/19/23 — google
Kevin, David, and Louis refinished our kitchen floor. We live in an older house, and the finish was worn off the kitchen area and scratches on the wood. Over a 2 day period, Kevin's team did an excellent job of fully refinishing the floor. It looks beautiful and we couldn't be more pleased with their work.
Portia Dischinger 05/19/23 — google
Kevin is great to work with. I’ve used him and his team on a couple different projects. His attention to detail stands out.
Jason Henley 05/10/23 — google
Kevin and his team did a fantastic job installing vinyl flooring in our basement. Kevin responded to my inquiry quickly and came out for a detailed estimate the next day. The whole process was smooth and easy. The end result was exactly as we expected. Would definitely recommend Footprints.
Matthew Lindquist 05/2/23 — google
I’m super excited about my refinished hardwood floors from footprint floors! Kevin and his team were detailed in the scope of work, did an awesome job on repairs, and were in and out quickly - went from an estimate to like-new floors in less than 2 weeks. Thanks guys!
Charlotte Price 04/24/23 — google
Great work by the footprint floors team doing our tub to shower renovation! We are very happy with the thorough work and great outcome!
Grey Davis 04/24/23 — google
Kevin and team did a great job repairing problem areas in my living room with 1950s vintage hardwood floors and then refinishing the room to blend with adjoining hallway. The end result looks as good as new! Already planning for them to come out again for my next flooring project. Highly recommend!
Ansley Dean 03/29/23 — google
Footprints did it like it should be done. Straightforward, experts, professional, and skilled. We had to rebuild the shower pan after it leaked and the plumber had removed the glass shower doors. Normally, Footprints does not work in this area, but Kevin stopped by and helped me put the shower doors back up. Amazing, and beyond what was required. Thank you Footprints!
John Pappas 02/17/23 — google
I recently used Footprints to repair my kitchen floor after a leak damaged the subfloor. Kevin and team came to the rescue and quickly replaced and repaired the existing floor. From there they sanded and re-stained the floor to match them perfectly with the existing floors in the house. All work was completed on-time and with top notched quality. I can’t recommend Footprints enough and would certainly use them again.
Chris Weaver 02/6/23 — google
Excellent experience! Kevin kept me informed through the entire process, from appointment times for estimates to completed installation. Everything was done on time and in a highly professional way. Very, very pleased. Highly recommend!
Thomas Anderson 02/6/23 — google
The Footprints Floor team repaired and refinished my floor and also pulled up my old carpet from the stairs and landing (see photos). Everything looks great!
Laura Plantinga 02/4/23 — google
Kevin and his crew are truly amazing! From estimate to final day of construction, it was the easiest and most stress-free project. We love our new floors and stairs! I found Kevin to be honest and fair in his pricing. I would highly recommended Kevin and his team. Definitely would hire him for additional projects.
01/20/23 — facebook
Kevin and his crew are truly amazing! From estimate to final day of construction, it was the easiest and most stress-free project. We love our new floors and stairs! I found Kevin to be honest and fair in his pricing. I would highly recommended Kevin and his team. Definitely would hire him for additional projects.
Troy Hewett 01/20/23 — google
Kevin and his team did such a fantastic job on our kitchen floors. This was my first major project on our condo and, having had no prior experience with flooring, Kevin guided us so graciously through the process and helped us get the right materials. His team was a pleasure to work with and flexible to unexpected hurdles. Definitely will be reaching back out for future flooring work.
Richard Nelson 01/13/23 — google
Beautiful and efficient. Very friendly and respectful of my home. Well worth the price .
Arica Schuett 01/11/23 — google
We had the best experience working w Kevin and Footprints. Kevin was so responsive and helpful at every step of the process. He made sure everything went smoothly and got our project done so quickly! We are so pleased with the work Lewis did. After doing so many house projects we wish we had a Kevin to run them all!
11/27/22 — facebook
We had the best experience working w Kevin and Footprints. Kevin was so responsive and helpful at every step of the process. He made sure everything went smoothly and got our project done so quickly! We are so pleased with the work Lewis did. After doing so many house projects we wish we had a Kevin to run them all!
Rekha Pagadala 11/27/22 — google
Kevin and his team did a great job on my very old floors. They finished the project on time and were great to work with.
Barry Westbrooks 11/22/22 — google
Kevin and his crew were great! My old floor is absolutely beautiful!! I will use Footprints Floors for my next project.
Elizabeth Ely 11/22/22 — 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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