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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 Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver 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

New Shaw LVP was installed in 1200 sq ft of our house. Sales Consultant Grant was easy to work with and knows his product lines. Installer Douglas is a gifted craftsman of flooring and baseboard. Floors look super.
Road Runner 03/27/24 — google
My experience with Footprints was fantastic from beginning to end. I needed an estimate appointment ASAP since we had a limited window of time before we were moving into our new home and the Footprints team got someone out next day to measure my project. Our project manager Jesse was SO helpful throughout the entire process, helping me with a specific shopping list for all materials needed (advising me on what i didn’t need and was trying to be sold at retailers!), helping me with delivery and even talking with me about how to stay on track with my budget every step of the way. The finished results of my floors are perfection! LVP and engineered hardwood on two different levels and all done within a a week and a half!! Jesse made sure any imperfections were replaced and corrected before ever discussing payment, and was consistently available for communication regarding the project the entire time. I couldn’t be happier with my experience, highly recommended Footprints Flooring!
Judith Feenstra 03/27/24 — google
Grant and his crew were really professional. The floor repair and refinishing was amazing. The floors looked better than I would have expected. I would not hesitate to rehire them in the future.
Ken Bernardo 03/26/24 — google
These guys are wonderful. Hard working and caring. Jesse and Freddie are top notch. I won’t hesitate to refer them. My floors are fantastic!!!
Bev Hellwig 03/26/24 — google
If I could leave more stars, I would. Footprints did an amazing job on our house and the price was amazing compared to three other companies I had come look at the floors. The color and finish were perfect! It was a bit dusty during and afterwards, but that's to be expected when you're sanding indoors.
Brian Evanoff 03/26/24 — google
This is my second experience with Footprints Flooring and I couldn’t be happier. Their service is top notch and workmanship is impeccable. Jesse communicated regularly and responded to my questions quickly and accurately. The entire team are true professionals and I highly recommend them.
Cheryl Bentley 03/20/24 — google
Amazing service and great work
Ryan 03/20/24 — google
I had a wood floor repair done. I found this company to be responsible, reliable and reasonably priced. Namita Khana was my first point of contact and I found her to be well informed and professional. I would recommend Footprints floors or use for future projects.
Ranjana Shukla 03/19/24 — google
I contacted Footprints Flooring to get a bid for repairing the oak flooring in our kitchen damaged by water. Unlike other companies I contacted, Footprints Flooring responded immediately by sending one of their project managers, Jesse, to assess the damage. Their bid was provided the same day. It was detailed and, unlike the other bids obtained, very competitive. Jesse was very responsive Tony questions and we selected Footprints Flooring for the job. We were very pleased with all aspects of the work. Jesse served as the project manager and Freddie performeded the installation and finish work. The quality of the work was excellent and was completed ahead of schedule. The crew was prompt in showing up and was courteous. Jesse was involved from start to finish and did an excellent job of keeping us informed. Overall the work was excellent.
Dennis Petersen 03/19/24 — google
Thank you so much to Footprints Floors and especially to Jesse Nicholas, who was our Project Manager for our entry stairs renovation. We had had no prior knowledge nor experience whatsoever with this Company, nor had it ever been recommended to us. So, when we subsequently contacted them for a staircase renovation bid in our home, we were naturally a bit apprehensive... However, the moment we met with Jesse, his expertise and ability became immediately apparent to us and we subsequently contracted with them. The Job was seamlessly and professionally performed and with as minimal living inconvenience that one could ever hope to have. They more than met our every expectation for success. Therefore, it is with pleasure that We can highly recommend Footprints Flooring to complete your job professionally, on time and on budget. Thank you again Jesse and Footprints flooring! Sincerely, Mallory Hofmann.
Mallory Hofmann 03/18/24 — google
Footprints Flooring has done a great job in restoring the damaged staircase. Jesse Nicholas, project administrator has done an outstanding job managing crew. The stair case has now a great high gloss finish matching the existing stair rails. Thank you for your professionally completed job. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to work closely with Jesse throughout the project. Robert H.
Robert Hofmann 03/16/24 — google
Jesse and his team were prompt, patient as we waited for delayed delivery of the tile, and the final installation is perfect. HIghly recommended!
Steven Orth 03/15/24 — google
Great job. The team was professional and did a great job on the floors. They look better than new. Jesse was great to work with to setup the job and get it done.
Kathryn Wardell 03/14/24 — google
We used Footprints Floors for 2 bathroom tile jobs and LVP floors in a condo. We really liked the fact that Jesse the project manager stopped by frequently to over see the projects. He was knowledgeable and always pleasant. All the projects turned out very well and we were very happy with the end results.
Christina Hawkins 03/6/24 — google
Namita is incredible! We are loving the Footprints experience!!
scott j 03/1/24 — google
I just wanted to take the time to give Namita from Foot Prints Flooring an awesome review. We have been in the middle of a nightmare situation with another flooring company, and Namita is prompt, clear, has answered our questions, is consistent and has always followed through on our requests. She is absolutely incredible and I’m so grateful to speak to a professional I can count on.
Erin van horn 02/28/24 — google
If I could give a higher score, I would. My experience with Footprints Floors was amazing!! They tiled my floor, shower, and tub. These are genuine and fair people. I had a very bad experience with a contractor and had to redo everything. Footprints Floors came to the rescue. Todd the salesman came over and gave me an honest quote and went out of his way to make it affordable. James diligently managed my project and kept me in the loop every step of the way. He would send me pictures and check in with me to make sure that I was happy with the progress. Gabriel, the tiler, is very skilled and precise. I didn't see any flaws or things that bothered me. The work was quality and I loved the results. I will definitely be using them in the future to redo my hardwood floors and anything else that comes up
Jennifer Bonsall 02/26/24 — google
I had a wonderful experience with Footprints floors. Jordan and James were great at walking me through the process and communicating throughout each step. They refinished original hardwood floors from 1890! I highly recommend them, and would definitely hire them again.
Erin McShane 02/22/24 — google
We’ve used Footprints to re-do all of our hardwood flooring as well as for a bathroom tile install. They are so easy to work with, reasonably priced and the process is quick and seamless. Jesse is great to work with and easy to get in touch with when we have questions. We will definitely use Footprints again for future remodels!
Emily Hellwig 02/22/24 — google
First I want to say I apologize for reviewing this almost a week late. I have such a hectic and busy life at times with two small children and one with needs. With that being said, there is something to be said about how professional, humble, honest and understanding Todd and his team were with handling our situation and schedule. Being that we are so busy, they were very helpful and flexible with how they approached my family and the task at hand. Swift, punctual, and friendly. It seemed like they took extra care with replacing/upgrading the floors and Todd made sure the job was done correctly and neat to our liking, as well as his. He took time out of his day at least three times to come to the house and make sure we were taken care of. Todd, thank you and your team for all that you do. You can tell why this company has been in business for years. I’ve already given your contact info to multiple friends and family in hopes of referring more business. Well worth it!
Dee Jay713 02/21/24 — 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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