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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?

Footprints Floors is the Top Flooring Company in Decatur

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

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What Our Customers Say

Three carpeted rooms converted to hardwood floors. Great match with original hardwood floors in house. Great staff and boss. Recommend highly.
Uschi Bulger 02/13/25 — google
It was wonderful to work with an honest contractor who exceeded our expectations! We had engineered flooring (that was way past its “expiration date”) replaced with solid ¾” red oak. Kevin answered our many questions and was on-site or readily available during the project. The crew was on-time, very professional and did an outstanding job! Thanks so much to Kevin and crew for our beautiful new floors!
Ann Welch 02/10/25 — google
Footprints is absolutely amazing. Their service was top notch from beginning to end. I would come to them again and again. The owner is very involved and visited my house daily. You won’t be sorry!
Yolanda Favors 02/5/25 — google
I had an amazing experience with Kevin and his team at Footprints Floors of East Atlanta! Kevin puts you at ease the minute you meet him. He is knowledgeable, professional and really asks great questions to understand what you want and to deliver that. The process from start to finish is very personalized to your needs but Kevin will also give real world opinions that help you with your decisions. He goes out of his way to provide a great experience while educating you on the product. The installation experience with his team was great. They were efficient and professional. They replaced all of my furniture to my specifications and made sure that I was pleased. I live the transformation of my living spaces. They are beautiful. I highly recommend Kevin and Footprint Floors! I have already asked him to quote me on the rest of the floors in my house!
Merritt henderson 01/17/25 — google
I've used Footprint Floors of East Atlanta for two jobs and have been delighted with the service and the work both times. The first time, I was planning to use Home Depot or Lowe's installers for Luxury Vinyl Plank I purchased, but I read enough reviews that led me to seek out other options. I contacted Kevin at Footprint Floors, and he was responsive. His pricing for installation was competitive with the others for far superior service and follow through. I've also seen other installations of the same flooring I've used in other homes and the work is not nearly as solid as Kevin and his crew. It was so good that I used him on a much bigger second project within a few months. I rarely write reviews, but this experience made it worth it!
Tony Alonso 12/27/24 — google
I sought a couple estimates and Footprint Floors were extremely competitive. I also had a very pleasant meeting with them on their visit. Skipping to the end, the job was completed to my expectations, and the new hardwood looks amazing! Now a very important part of the review. There was a problem with how the floor initially took the stain and sealer. It very could have been the bad weather we had at the time of installation. Typical GA cold, then sunny and warm all mixed in with the rain out yards love. Bottom line is they went above and beyond to correct the issue as they were not about to disappoint a customer. If you’re looking for a new floor, these are your guys!
Brad Rose 12/23/24 — google
Fantastic and speedy service, wooden floors beautifully sanded and stained, uneven floor surface fixed and luxury vinyl installed. Matched the wooden floors to the vinyl perfectly. Would highly recommend!
Geordan Hammond 12/17/24 — google
Excellent customer service! They were prompt, professional and very helpful.
Judy Pinto 10/14/24 — google
Kevin was the best from start to finish. Showed up on time. Sent the estimate right away. Great price. Got us in right away scheduled within the week. Refinishers showed up on time and got right to work. Kevin was a great communicator and made sure everything was getting done on schedule and handled the hiccups along the way. Job was scheduled for two days and was complete in two days. Thanks to Kevin and the crew. I will use them again in the future.
Theresa Ray 10/13/24 — google
Kevin and his crew did an excellent job on our stairs! Everyone was very friendly. I would definitely recommend and will use them for future projects!
Dustin Wyatt 09/7/24 — google
This company was great to do business with. We had 2 floors refinished by them and they did an excellent job. One, old, wide plank floor presented some unforeseen problems and they were persistent in solving the issue. I would recommend them to anyone looking to have anything done with their floors, whatever type of flooring you have. I will use them again when necessary>
Christine McMahan 08/1/24 — google
Kevin and his crew were great! My old floor is absolutely beautiful!! I will use Footprints Floors for my next project.
Elizabeth Ely 07/31/24 — google
What a great company to work with. Always in communication and great skilled workers. Kevin was SO easy to work with and went out of his way to make sure we got the floors we wanted!
Wanda Belline 07/16/24 — google
Kevin was great and his team did a great job on our floor repairs.
Paul Burks 07/9/24 — google
These guys are great. They show when they say they will, the price is competitive and no surprise add on expenses, and they do quality work.
Louis Belline 07/2/24 — google
Kevin and his team were communicative, efficient, and skilled. They met every expectation and lived up to every promise. We’d definitely recommend you use them for your floor refinishing needs!
Daniel Sumner 06/28/24 — google
Kevin was quick to respond and communicated well, checking in on the progress prior to the tiling and then checked in, in person, each day the tilers were here. Excellent craftsmanship and professionalism. He was also able to recommend a great plumber who had amazing availability and would also recommend him. We are very happy with the work!
Ansley Riedel 05/9/24 — google
Footprints Floors did an outstanding job on replacing the flooring at our office in Lawrenceville. The price was fair, they did excellent work, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking to replace their flooring in a commercial space. Thank you, Footprint Floors and Kevin!
Claire Maki 05/6/24 — google
This is one of the best companies I have ever worked with! Our kitchen floor replacement was done quickly and efficiently- within only a few days from estimate to completed job. Kevin is highly professional and very pleasant and friendly. I recommend Footprints Floors-East Atlanta enthusiastically.
Jonathan Chaires 04/29/24 — google
I love my floors. Thanks for a job well done.
John Floyd 04/29/24 — google

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