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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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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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Aaron was friendly, detail oriented, and had clear communication regarding our project. The crew finishing our floors were also very respectful, helpful, knowledgeable, and did a great job!
Donah Kage 03/13/24 — google
Aaron did a fantastic job. From communication to the high quality of work definitely someone to be trusted with your flooring needs. He went above and beyond to ensure the project turned out well and was able to work with other subcontractors I had out to the house at the time.
kenny wine 03/12/24 — google
I recommend footprint floors Highly. The installers was excellent. Cm
Cynthia Miller 03/9/24 — google
Aaron and Juan did a fantastic job refinishing our beat-up old wood floors. They look brand new! They were reasonably priced, the final charge was on point with the original estimate, and they were there to start the work when they said they'd be. Hands down would recommend for stellar, honest work.
Lucinda Womack 03/8/24 — google
I wish I would have done this when we first moved in. The transformation is amazing. I was also surprised by how little mess there was after they were done with the floors. I appreciated the recommendation to go with custom vents as well looks so sleek. I would highly recommend them.
Lily Allen 03/8/24 — google
Pleased with timely communication with Aaron. Hard working installers. Great looking floor!
Denise Pogue 03/1/24 — google
Aaron with Footprints Floors is so easy to work with and answered all of our questions before, during, and after repairing and refinishing our hardwood floors. Juan is a super craftsman and did an amazing job "lacing" in new wood to repair water damaged areas and you can't tell where the repairs were done. The refinished floors are beautiful and a fair price! Love it. Thank you again for your quick service and great quality work.
Susan Yadon 02/29/24 — google
This is the second project that Footprints floor has done for us. We were very happy with both jobs! Last year they put up a backsplash up for us that ended up covering all of cabinet area (quite large) from the countertops up to the ceiling. It is perfectly done! This past week they laid tile in 4 rooms for us. Again, perfectly done! I highly recommend Footprint floors they do a beautiful job with extreme care and are easy to work with!
Sharon Davis 02/29/24 — google
Aaron was fantastic - explained everything, offered wise options. His crew knocked the job out quick and the finished result was beyond expectations. Highly recommend.
David K 02/22/24 — google
We are so glad we picked Footprints Floors Fort Collins to install our new beautiful engineered wood floors in our home. Aaron took the extra effort to make sure the installation went smoothly and within our budget. Trevor did an amazing job with installing the floors-he is a major craftsman. Thank you so much Footprints- we will love our floors for years to come!
Tony Kear 02/13/24 — google
Patients and attention to detail was totally done and time was great.
Mary T Gardetto 01/29/24 — google
Highly recommend! Aaron was great to work with. Was able to schedule a consultation with him right away, and he was very quick to respond to all my emails and texts throughout the project. Trevor did an awesome job blending our new floor in with the old flooring in our house. He clearly has high standards when it comes to his work and it shows in the finished product. Our flooring delivery kept getting delayed and Aaron and Trevor were so accommodating with rescheduling our install and getting everything completed in a timely manner. Thank you Footprints Floors!
Amy Hodges 01/22/24 — google
Oh my goodness!! Aaron and his team transformed our rental in two days!! They took 18 year old oak floors with heavy water damage and horrible gray boards - patched it and made it absolutely new again. We are so thankful. What a stress free working relationship. You can’t get better!!
Krisanne Eagleberger 12/21/23 — google
Aaron responded right away when I requested a quote and then worked with us to do refinish floors while we were out of town; it was awesome to come home to beautiful, newly refinished floors! The men he had working our job were nice and very knowledgeable. They did a fantastic job removing the old stain, sanding and staining and then finishing the job. I would heartily recommend them to anyone.
Marsha Turner 11/6/23 — google
I recently had the pleasure of working with Footprints Floors to install new flooring in my home office , and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From start to finish, they demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to excellence. The team at Footprints consists of genuinely good people who are not only experts in their field but also a joy to work with. I highly recommend Footprints Floors for any flooring installation project. They are not just skilled professionals, but good-hearted individuals who make the whole process enjoyable. I couldn’t be happier with the beautiful new flooring they provided for my home.
Guillermina Martin 10/26/23 — google
Aaron was great to work with and the tile installer did a wonderful job.
Betsy Moorman 09/22/23 — google
✨️ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ✨️VERY DEPENDABLE ✨️Footprints Floors did an amazing install start to finish. The customer experience was above and beyond. We were able to get a quote and floors installed in less than a month. Aaron and his team were courteous, and communication was on point. We will be using them for every floor install moving forward.
Ginger Amador 09/10/23 — google
Shawn and Aaron were a pleasure to work with. They came in to a project that had been initially scoped out by someone else and they worked with me to explain what they could do to complete the job. All installation was done by them and it looks AMAZING. Shawn found several details he could do with expert skill to make the while project look more polished instead of just installing what the other company would have done. Aaron is responsive, thoughtful, and fair. I would recommend Footprints to anyone.
Sloan Fawkes 09/9/23 — google
There’s a reason why this company has such high ratings. From start to finish, Aaron and Trevor went above and beyond to ensure I was satisfied with my LVP flooring install. From Aaron not only providing me with a shopping list, but also being on-site multiple times to ensure I was happy with the progress, he went above and beyond what I would have expected from an owner. It shows he truly cares. Trevor, who did the actual install, was polite, courteous and always on time. He is truly an expert at his craft and by the finished product, I can tell he takes pride in his work. I would not hesitate recommending these guys to anyone who is in need of flooring work. Great price, great work ethic and a pleasure to work with. Thanks guys!
Kate Dennis 09/3/23 — google
Aaron and his team are an absolute gem to work with. Our house was completely transformed over the course of the project and we couldn't be happier with the quality of our new floors. Aaron kept us updated on project updates or decisions needed in a professional and personal way, and walked us through the project from beginning to end. Watching Footprints Floors work as a team was confidence inspiring, and the precision of the father & son team laying the floors was nothing short of awe-inspiring to witness. From our family to yours Aaron thank you for your work and commitment to excellence. God bless you guys!
Simeon Heckman 08/29/23 — 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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