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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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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

Footprints Floors NE FL did an outstanding job from start to finish in refinishing the common area wood floors in our 65 yr old house. From the start, Josh did an excellent job of reviewing the job, finding things that he would correct (that I didn't think about), and providing process details. Communication and punctuality throughout were great (attributes that one is hard pressed to find these days). He set the bar high in terms of service to be expected. And then Jeff came and executed wonderfully to plan. Couldn't be happier with the result and we will definitely be using them when we redo the bedroom floors.
Victor Kruger 12/20/24 — google
I truly cannot say enough positive things about Footprints Floors! I recently hired them to remove existing flooring and install glued down engineered hardwood throughout the main living areas of my home. To say that I was impressed would be an understatement! From the onset, Josh communicated extensively, thoroughly, and effectively. I never once felt like I had to double check any of their work. He and Jeff, the installer, foresaw any potential issues and asked the right questions to ensure that we were both on the same page as to the scope of the project. Jeff was a pleasure to have in the home, as he was professional, arrived on time, and was extremely hardworking, and Josh was on site daily throughout to ensure that any details that arose were completed as previously discussed. I would never hesitate to hire them again should the need arise. Thank you, Josh and Jeff, for a job well done and being a breath of fresh air in the contractor trade.
Kathryn Swanson 11/14/24 — google
We recently used Footprints Floors to replace old hardwood and install tile in our home, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Josh and his team were professional, quick to mobilize, and completed the work on time despite our tight deadline to have our project done before we moved in to our home. Josh kept us updated throughout the process and frequently checked on the progress, ensuring everything was done to a high standard. We highly recommend Footprints Floors to anyone looking for quality flooring installation!
Courtney Rutgens 10/23/24 — google
Josh and his team took incredible care of my historic home. Many other contractors told me my original wood floors couldn't be repaired, but Josh went above and beyond to repair and restore my beautiful floors. Not only was the work top notch, the customer service and care Josh provided was incredible. I've never had a contractor take the stress out of a stressful damage situation. If you live in the Riverside Avondale area and need floor work done, you have to call Josh at Footprints Floors.
Kimberly Davidson 10/17/24 — google
Josh is always a pleasure. It is difficult to find good contractors these days and he is amazing! He has done 3 houses for me and will use him again on 1 more. I will continue to be repeat customer for sure.
Janis Ramirez 09/16/24 — google
I recently had the pleasure of working with the team at Footprints Flooring. I reached out hoping for the removal of carpet, installing tile, and refinishing my hardwood floors. I can confidently say that Josh, Jay, Tony, and Jeff did an absolutely stellar job throughout the entire process! From the moment they arrived, I was impressed by their professionalism and dedication to their craft. They showed up on and ready to work. Their teamwork was seamless, and I particularly appreciated how they made sure to keep the area tidy, cleaning up as they went. Josh kept me in the loop the entire time and I truly felt comfortable with them in my home. Overall, I have nothing but good things to say about Footprints Flooring. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for flooring services. Their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction are unparalleled. Thank you, Josh, Jay, Tony, and Jeff, for making my home look fantastic!
MaryAnna Bliss 09/11/24 — google
I will definitely use Footprints Floors for any of my future flooring needs. I got bids from multiple companies to install new wood stair treads on my stairway. FF came in with the lowest bid and the best service offering out of all of them. They demo'd, removed all old flooring, installed and stained the treads. The other companies fees were higher and didn't offer to stain the wood treads for me. Footprints Floors are true professionals and their customer service is unmatched!! I couldn't be happier with the final product. Thank you Josh and team at Footprints Floors!!!
Michelle Stewart 08/7/24 — google
Where do we start? We are going to miss having Josh and his team in our home. They are genuinely kind, hardworking people and our floors are unbelievable. It’s amazing how much our house has transformed into something that truly feels “ours”. Josh showed up daily to ensure it was going smoothly, but really he didn’t even have to because his team was so diligent and mindful, constantly paying immense attention to detail and welcoming feedback on ideas. They check in with you along the way to ensure that you’re loving what they’re doing, and they keep you updated on what the next step will be. We will always recommend Footprint floors to anyone- if they’re looking for flooring or not! haha If you are looking for a sign to pick Josh and his team, this is it. You won’t regret it! Thank you so much!
Helen Johnson 07/6/24 — google
As someone who likes to keep their feet firmly on the ground I'm pretty particular about what's underneath them, and let me tell you I'm thrilled to say Footprints really delivered with my absolutely gorgeous new floors. Josh and his team were the best: affordable, punctual, and responsive; but most of all the quality of work was just outstanding. If you're thinking about your floors do yourself a favor and run,-don't walk, to hire them now. You'll thank me. Promise
Meghan Timcke 06/10/24 — google
Very happy with the results of our bathroom re-tiling! Josh was very flexible in working with me as I wanted to do some of the work myself. His company was able to work within my budget and timeline, which were most important to me!
Kyra Frey 05/23/24 — google
Footprints is a very professional company and they did a great job. There was a problem with my order of tiles and they very helpful in getting this resolved. With their help this resolve even yielded a 10% credit of cost to my tiles. You can feel comfortable using Footprints as your go to for tile installation.
Chris Mckinney 05/6/24 — google
Very good company. Professional in every way
Robert Gher 04/26/24 — google
Footprints Floors did an excellent job removing and replacing the tile floors in my home. Josh Trent the owner personally came and repaired the water damage on a small section of wood flooring. They are very knowledgeable and professional flooring experts. You will not find a better company for all your flooring needs.
Ronnie Stephens 01/18/24 — google
Josh was punctual and always professional. He offered suggestions to consider and I believe they improved the look of my master bath remodel. Sammy tiled the shower walls/floor and bathroom floor. He was reliable, respectful, worked steadily every day and was an artist with the tile. It looks terrific! The price was very competitive and they were a pleasure to work with. Josh came back to look at the job and wanted to ensure I was 100% satisfied. Highly recommend Footprints Floors!
Pat Kirkland 01/12/24 — google
Josh and his team knocked it out of the park. Thank you Josh & Tony, you guys rock!
Joe Abascal 01/6/24 — google
I know Josh and Footprint floors professionally. Josh is a hands on owner and great takes pride in providing quality service. You won't be disappointed.
Vibhu Sethi 12/1/23 — google
We have a natural bamboo floor that was damaged by flooding. Local people said it had to be replaced by "engineered wood flooring", Footprints reviewed the matter with their national experts team and concluded that if we waited a year to assure the moisture was gone, they could refinish the original floor. The results were fantastic. Even in areas that had previous damage, they made the results better than new. Really! These guys really know their stuff!
Michael Zagrodny 08/17/23 — google
Josh and his team completed a mini reno for me last week, tiling my kitchen backsplash and continuing the tile from the common area into the master bedroom seamlessly. Tony and Jay worked diligently everyday they were here, paying attention to detail, especially when putting up the tile on the backsplash. Tony hand-picked each tile before putting it up and made sure the pattern flowed naturally and Jay masterfully cut tiny slivers to fill the smallest gaps in the most inconspicuous places, where others would sloppily fill the gap with grout and call it a day. The tile transition from the common area to the master looks as if it was always that way. Because this was an afterthought a year after the house was built, the tile did not match up when it reached the master bath. Tony chiseled a channel and installed a brass bar in the transition. Beautiful craftmanship. They accommodated any request I had with a smile and were very conscientious about their daily clean-up. I am most impressed and will have them back for future projects. Thank you, Josh, for all your advice and troubleshooting help! It was a pleasure working with you and look forward to working with you again.
Chere Rogers 08/7/23 — google
Josh T at Footprint Floors was my point of contact at this company and I couldn't be more pleased. His customer service was second to none. Note: After they did a great job installing porcelain tiles on my porch I did a very dumb thing and broke some when installing railing. Josh and his tam came right out and started repairing. Highly recommend Footprint Floors.
Adam Gray 07/28/23 — google
We had our guest bath floors and baseboards replaced, as well as updated the tile shower. Master shower also replaced from the ground up Would definitely recommend! Beautiful work, great communication, very happy with how everything turned out!
Jared W 06/12/23 — 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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