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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 Reading / Lancaster

If you are searching for floor installers in Reading / Lancaster, you have come to the right place. Footprints Floors Tri County has some of the highest ratings, thanks to our quality craftsmanship and incredible customer service.

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What Our Customers Say

Thorough and professional, very knowledgeable, punctual and kind.
Beth Miller 03/21/24 — google
I am very happy with how our new LVP floors turned out. Doug's guys were great workers and did a good job of cleaning up after themselves. We did have an issue where our new floor meat the top of our steps and when this was mentioned to Doug he wanted to make it right. We did have to order all our own material for the project and Doug gave us an itemized quote for the labor. I like how he did this because we were able to save a good bit compared to an all in one company. If your handy you could of even do some of the work yourself to save some more. Because of needing to supply our own material I had to order a specialized item for the steps. Doug did call up and check with me while the supplies were on order and very quickly scheduled his guys to address our steps the day after I had the material. He did not charge us anything when his guys came back and the floor looks prefect now.
Ryan Sheehan 03/7/24 — google
Prompt, professional and courteous. Team leader and crew provided superior performance in task planning and performance. Second to none, highly recommended!
Jim Tobolski 02/19/24 — google
I am very pleased with the work they did on my hardwood floors. They were easy to work with and communication was great. Highly recommend Footprints Flooring.
Beth Bitler 02/15/24 — google
Doug was easy to work with and communicated with me every step of the way. I had a previously-carpeted living room and hall, and wanted the hardwood refinished. It looks fantastic. They came when they said they would, it took less time than estimated and the price was reasonable. I plan to hire them again for kitchen flooring.
Beth Bitler 02/15/24 — facebook
Barb, we use this company to refinish our floors. They did a fantastic job quick efficient with very little no mess.
Brian G 02/3/24 — google
There are several reasons why Footprints is 5 stars for me! First, Doug was incredibly knowledgeable, honest and thorough when assessing the work to be done refinishing my hardwoods. The email communication we received paid out exactly what to expect, listed the steps we should take to prepare, kept us informed along the way, then left us with detailed instructions on care and maintenance of our newly finished floors. The technicians were clean and professional and left my home in better shape than they found it. I fully intend on using Footprints Floors for future hardwood refinishing in my home and will be recommending them to anyone who asks!
Lindsay Snyder 02/2/24 — facebook
There are several reasons why Footprints is 5 stars for me! First, Doug was incredibly knowledgeable, honest and thorough when assessing the work to be done refinishing my hardwoods. The email communication we received paid out exactly what to expect, listed the steps we should take to prepare, kept us informed along the way, then left us with detailed instructions on care and maintenance of our newly finished floors. The technicians were clean and professional and left my home in better shape than they found it. I fully intend on using Footprints Floors for future hardwood refinishing in my home and will be recommending them to anyone who asks!
Lindsay Snyder 02/2/24 — google
Incredible job renovating the floors of our house. From helping us choose the best product to final walk through. Their attention to detail shows in their work and we couldn't be happier with the result. Can't recommend them enough!
David Dickerhoff 01/19/24 — google
Great communication and customer service, and stellar workmanship. We love our new bath/shower tile!
Rachel A-R 01/10/24 — google
Amazing job! Excellent communication during the entire process. Extremely satisfied with the results. Will recommend to friends.
Tadd Steeley 01/6/24 — google
Doug and his team did a terrific job. Great communication and flexibility around my schedule as I needed the work done sooner rather than later as I'm preparing to sell the house. Value for the money is excellent. I'll definitely use Footprints again in the future!
Scott Kling 12/22/23 — google
My floors look amazing!!
Aundrea English 11/14/23 — google
Very professional wonderful job and the floors look beautiful would highly recommend this company for any flooring restoration Thanks so much
Robert Helm 11/2/23 — google
Very happy with our new floors. Doug was great to work with and accommodated us quickly for the job. Highly recommend. Thank you!
Debra DeCaro 10/20/23 — google
I was very satisfied with the service I received. Doug was very informative about the refinishing of my floors. Communication was spot on as he gave me many details before and after the job. I appreciated the thoroughness from start to finish.
Nancy Duncan 09/22/23 — google
Doug and his team did an excellent job refinishing my beat-up wood floors. They look great! Doug was communicative and was able to get the work done quickly.
Ebba Haines 09/15/23 — google
I cannot share enough good words for our recent experience with Footprints Floors. Firstly, it was almost a year-long process with flooring selection, changes, delays (on our behalf) & absolutely applaud the patience, knowledge & professionalism from Doug Engle. We finally decided on a refinishing solution & couldn't be happier with the result. The crew were an awesome bunch of guys who were knowledgeable & fun to work with. I give the highest recommendation for Footprints Floors for ANY flooring solution!
Thomas Betz 09/1/23 — google
We got three estimates and although this company was not the cheapest, they definitely were the best by far! Doug was the only one who said he would not want to do our floors until the water damage have been completely dried, and we were not even aware we had water damage! The other two estimators never mentioned it, and we’re willing to move forward just to get our business. His honesty made the decision a no-brainer for us. Love the finished product and the great service! I will be recommending to my friends and family for sure!
Debbie Schultz 08/21/23 — google
Doug and his team were great to work with. I was always kept up-to-date on the status and deliveries. The installers were on time and knew their craft. The results of the new flooring exceeded my expectations. I recommend Footprints and would not hesitate to use them again.
russ adams 08/11/23 — google

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