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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 Livonia / Farmington Hills 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 Livonia / Farmington Hills 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 Livonia / Farmington Hills 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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very good service. Fast and efficient
aNA OIKAWA 04/28/25 — google
Excellent work, very satisfied with the end product.
Dave Paul 04/25/25 — google
The work was done for the exact amount quoted, even with some minor additions during the job. Let us know when they would arrive and leave every day. Finished in the time quoted and collected the final 1/2 of the bill the day after they finished and the manager finished the final walk through.
Dennis Seybert 04/11/25 — google
Footprints Floors very diligently and patiently worked around my schedule. They did an excellent job with my basement floor. I would not hesitate to use them again and highly recommend Footprints Floors to anyone looking for a quick and easy floor installation experience!
Roman Zaks 04/7/25 — google
I am very pleased by the great price and great quality. Very experienced and professional.
Steven Felton 02/27/25 — google
Great service from beginning to end! They completed kitchen flooring and backsplash for me. Very affordable prices. The guys did a great job and exceeded my expectations. I’m so happy with the results. Ahmed and his staff were very professional, communicative, patient, efficient and friendly. They thoroughly cleaned up after each job. I didn’t have to do anything. If you’re looking for a company with integrity and affordable rates I would definitely recommend Footprints Floors.
A Coleman 02/25/25 — google
I found this company through Angi's List. They completed flooring and backsplash in my kitchen. From the initial visit to when they finished everything has been top notch. Everyone was professional, friendly, and thorough. Ahmed was very communicative throughout the process. I ran out of materials for both jobs and he was patient with me as I waited for the extra materials to come in. Once the materials came in Ahmed immediately put me on the schedule. After every job they thoroughly cleaned up the debris and residue left from the job. I didn't have to do anything. They exceeded my expectations. I was so happy and I'm a very picky person lol. My kitchen looks great. I'm already planning my next job with Footprints. I will recommend them to all of my family and friends. If you're looking for a company with integrity I would say definitely choose Footprints.
Ms. Alisha 02/24/25 — google
We are very happy with the quality of work done on installing our hardwood floors. The team was very professional and responsive throughout the process.
Jeff Gaudet 02/24/25 — google
Very professional and personal service with fair pricing!
Peggy Gunter 02/19/25 — google
Work done timely and as expected. No complaints!
Fred GulickJr 02/10/25 — google
Excellent service from beginning to end! The crew stayed until 10:30 PM to finish the job. There was much attention to detail. They were also very clean and were constantly cleaning up. The finished product is perfect! Would definitely hire them again!
Deborah Endres 02/3/25 — google
Footprints Floors did a fantastic job with the installation of our new flooring and the finished product looks amazing! Highly recommend, professional, quality, punctual, and accommodating . I would hire again !!
Nada Alata 01/29/25 — google
We had a few stops/starts with scheduling, but once things got going it was pretty smooth. Almost no dust, which was pretty amazing, and the work was completed quickly and efficiently. The floor looks nice.
Steven Crang 01/23/25 — google
Adnan and his team were great to work with. Very responsive, extremely professional and they finished our flooring job on time with fine workmanship.
Neelakantan Padmanabhan 01/13/25 — google
The workmanship was great. The team was pleasant to work with. It did take longer than I anticipated because their workdays started mid-day, so be prepared for your house to potentially be tore up longer than anticipated. There was also a large amount of dust all over the adjoining rooms because protective plastic was not used to seal off the work area.
Courtney Oldham 12/20/24 — google
The team from Footprints did a awesome job.The floors look great! Thanks again!!
Al Sneed 12/18/24 — google
They refinished my hardwood floors and it came out looking great! I told them that I was on a very tight schedule and they were able to get me in the following monday. It only took 4 days to completely sand down and apply three coats of finish on these old floorboards. I am very pleased with the result and will recommend them to my friends!
Sw4y 12/14/24 — google
Amazing from start to finish. Crews were great. Owner and manager the best! Honest fair price. Beautiful results.
pat shockley 12/13/24 — google
From sales personable personable sales person, worker and owner that is willing to work with you.
Roy Sollestre 12/6/24 — google
Great job done on my backsplash.
Tina Culver 11/21/24 — 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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