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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 Garland / Rockwall 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 Garland / Rockwall 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 Garland / Rockwall 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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Footprints was incredible to work with. Alonso provided the quote extremely quickly, talked through everything with me and made sure I was clear with what the charges were and setting next steps to begin the project. Hector came the day of the work and did an unbelievable job. He removed all the old tile, did the resurfacing that was needed and got the new floor and baseboards installed all in a single day. Not only was he efficient but he took extreme care to keep everything very clean. The site supervisor Miguel was also very kind and very communicative which was nice after a previous experience with a contracted company. I would recommend this company to anyone, thank you Alonso and Team.
Jared Gates 02/27/24 — google
Our work was done promptly on the date they promised. Alex is very hard working, and even came on weekends to make sure the job was done in a timely manner. His work is meticulous. Both Alonso and Miguel were very professional, contracts were all done beforehand, and gone over with us. We would definitely use this company again.
Beverly Steinfink 02/27/24 — google
Five stars all the way!!!!! Very professional team. I felt perfectly comfortable having them in my home. Walter & Wendy were my contractors. Excellent team! Miguel was my Job Forman. Great guy! My job was a little more complicated. I live in a much older home. Every time we demolished old floors in one room, we found damage to the subfloor. Footprints took is -patiently, I might add- one room at a time. Oh, and did I mention my new floors look fantastic? This company does all kinds of flooring, not just hardwoods like mine. My Sales contact was Alonso. He's your first point of contact. Ask for him specifically. I highly recommend Footprints! Five great big stars!!!!!
Tricia Moon 02/27/24 — google
They were very professional, honest, and always on time.
Jorge Mtanous 02/22/24 — google
I’m so glad to work with Alonso. He is doing a great job with his team installing flooring. I recommend!
Alejandro Gonzalez 02/7/24 — google
This company did an amazing job and our floors look fantastic! They came to give an in person estimate along with additional quotes for different types of flooring. We had no problem setting up the appointment, the install or getting our questions answered. You will be very impressed with this company and I have nothing but great things to say about their customer service, employees and most of all their work… Thank you
Tina Cook 01/10/24 — google
Excellent
Bill Trussell 01/4/24 — google
Great prices and good quality!!
Jose Palacios 11/29/23 — google
Footprints came in and installed my new hardwood floors upstairs and on the stairs. We had a complex inlay done throughout each room and they turned out beautifully. Alonso is a pleasure and adjusted my quotes to my needs even after the project started (Purchase, stained and installtion of new Oak moldings). Their quotes are clear and invoices are easy to follow. He worked with me making the process as easy as possible. The crew was great to work with as well and very responsive to all my questions and even when I butted in multiple times to point out issues. And yes, I am super picky and was underfoot the whole time. They corrected all the issues I brought up. I am planning on having them come back to install my downstairs stone flooring as well in the near future. I highly recommend them for your hardwood flooring installation.
Charity Cartier 10/26/23 — google
Alonso is the most professional business person you would ever want to work with…was so gracious to stop by when my husband or I would have a question, change our minds ( flooring selection)…his team is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ plus..Miguel oversees the construction..WOW! He is excellent! Carlos … detail on everything from laying floor, cleanup, and nicest person to work with.. Will use them for any future home renovations ⭐️👍👍👍 Doug & Judy
Judy Barnes 10/21/23 — google
I am very happy with my new hardwood flooring. Everyone I dealt with was extremely knowledgeable, polite, and were very efficient in creating a beautiful floor. I plan to have two more rooms done now.
R.S. F 10/5/23 — google
We are so happy we decided to go with Footprint Floors! We have hand-scraped hardwood flooring and we wanted to extend it into our formal dining that was carpeted. We are truly amazed at how beautiful it turned out - and it matches our original floors perfectly! Alonso, Miguel, and the gentlemen who installed the floor were all very professional, personable, and friendly. And they were fast! They completed the entire project in one day. We 100% recommend Footprints Floors!
Jessica Wyeth 09/6/23 — google
This company went out of their way to insure I was happy with the installation. Install was superb and clean up was perfect. Alonzo and his manager were great to work with. I highly recommend them!
David Smith 08/4/23 — google
Were able to schedule very quickly and started on time. Finished up work in promised time. Worked with soft marble. Miguel oversaw the job and took care of taking out the scratches to give us a nice polished floor. Floor is looking great.
Sirish K 08/1/23 — google
I would highly recommend Footprints Floors Northeast Dallas. When I called to get more information about their services, Alonso was very responsive. He came out right away to measure the floors and discuss my needs. As soon as the materials came in, the team got right to work. They were very professional and punctual. I was truly amazed at how quickly they were done. They even took extra precautions for my disabled mother. Wonderful service!! The floors look fantastic and we are all very pleased with them. Overall, it was a great experience from beginning to end. Excellent job!
Sharon Hise 07/26/23 — google
Footprints Flooring installed new pergo flooring in my home. They did the work in exactly the time they estimated and their work was flawless. Came out beautiful. They were reasonably priced and charged me a lot less than if I had used the place I bought the flooring from. Highly recommend them. Great job guys!!
Mandie Lehman 06/8/23 — google
You will get high integrity and transparency with Alonso and his team. We had some ups and downs with our small bathroom project but Alonso was quick to correct all the mistakes at no costs to us. He handled our project with professionalism and care, visiting several times to ensure further mistakes were not made. We will be using Footprints Floors again.
Tyler White 05/17/23 — google
Alonso and his team were amazing from day one and I highly recommend them. Alonso is very professional and knowledgeable and helped me with suggestions for the kitchen backsplash. He kept in touch all throughout the project and came by at the end, to ensure that everything looked good. His team was very professional too, did a great job and left everything clean. I will definitely use them again on future projects.
Soraia Vaughn 05/8/23 — google
I met Alonso, through buyer's who spoke so incredibly highly of him and was there with them when their were using him for the second time and was taken by the amount of care and time he gave to his clients. His clients were selling his expertise to me and I was already about to ask for a card. I had a friend who really needed some repair work done and had been through some contractors that she wasn't too happy with, I strongly suggested she call Alonso. The next time I saw her, she couldn't stop raving about him, his crew, the job well done and the customer service before, during and after. Forward to, I'm a really busy Realtor, selling my own home and had to get my second place ready and I was just out of time. Alonso came up with a solution, made it happen in the timeframe and more than anything kept me from losing my marbles. He went above and beyond and will absolutely be handling my text tile project. It's so rare to find someone who is not only good at what they do these takes, but takes care of his clients and makes sure each job is handled to his level of care and quality. Thank you so much! We appreciate you!
Demi Gandomkar 05/8/23 — google
This team of guys was a god send. I requested an estimate and Alonso responded within an hour. He scheduled a visit for the next day, listed to my long list and delivered a plan. On the day of installation they were prompt and got right to work. The end result is beautiful! It’s only been a few days and my visitors are in awe of the work.
Matthew Bryant 05/7/23 — 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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