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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 Miami / Broward to help you with your decision-making process. If you want more information, check out our web pages dedicated to different kinds of flooring.

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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 Miami / Broward 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 Miami / Broward 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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You always take a chance when you hire someone based on google reviews. Well, this time, I hit a home run. This company is the real deal. Once they start a job, they will work like heck to get it completed. They do not let it drag on. Then there is the worry about attention to detail. I am a stickler for the little things. These guys are worse than me. The really take pride in every job they do. Then there is the personalities you are dealing with. Each of the workers are very pleasurable to talk with (they speak English and Spanish). Then there is the owner, Nick. If you cannot get along with Nick, then you need to check your pulse 😂. Nick is a Navy NCO who has achieved one of the highest ranks in the NCO corps. It is his military professionalism that he brings to his company that makes everything run so smooth. Highly recommended
grouperkiller4 03/16/24 — google
Before and after picture - from old run down wood floor to smooth tile. Great customer service, timely and very professional. I will do business again with Mick and his company. Thank you, Mick
Ben Burgos 03/11/24 — google
Mick is extremely knowledgeable, above and beyond service. Team is great at following up as well!
Andres Sanchez 03/4/24 — google
Mick and his team were outstanding. Not only was I satisfied with the work product, Mick always went above & beyond my expectations. For example - after the project was finished (and paid for!), Mick picked up excess materials to return them to the store for me. Additionally, Mick stayed communicative and reliable throughout the project. I'd be very confident recommending Footprints Floors to close friends and family (something that can be hard to come by in Miami!) Thanks again!
Alanna Sadler 02/20/24 — google
I just wanted to express how happy i am with my new floors. The process was finally easy, we all know how getting anything done in miami can be a challenge. The footprints crew came in quick and finished quick. They exceeded my expectations in all facets of my job. Mick came in and helped me with my ideas and also provided a financing option as well with no interest for a year. My floors are close to 80 years old and they look brand new! Thanks guys!
john kilpatrick 02/8/24 — google
I highly recommend Mick and his team. They are highly professional and reliable, very knowledgeable and polite. Mick takes the time to explain everything very clearly, it’s a pleasure to work with him.
Léonard Smith 02/6/24 — google
Footprints Floors Miami/Broward is top tier. My floor install was an excellent experience. From the early on-site arrival at the job start to the finish the team was very pleasant to work with. I am very happy with my new floors!
D Bee 02/5/24 — google
My highest recommendation goes to Footprints Floors Miami! Mick was extremely patient with me as I pushed back my project many times, He answered any questions I had, his team installed the floor in less time than anticipated even with my tricky staircase. It came out looking spectacular! If I ever have another flooring project in Miami I will definitely be giving them another call. Will be posting photos shortly
Danielle Mora 01/31/24 — google
Highly recommend!! Hired to install real hardwood in a bedroom. Mick is knowledgeable and was transparent in terms of pricing and timing! His installers are excellent as well! The floor looks amazing and we will be using him again for another room and restoration of our other wood floors!
Heather Haberman 01/28/24 — google
Footprint floors are very professional and were great to work with. They were always on time and finished the job when they promised. Their work was excellent and the way they cleaned up after the job was complete was excellent. I would definitely use them again and would recommend them to anyone needing an excellent flooring company.
Nora Caturegli 01/18/24 — google
I would like to start off by saying mick with footprints was awesome. He was very patient with the job although on my end it took 3months but it was all well worth it. Not to mention Jovanni and his wife did an excellent job laying wood like tile in the kitchen they were very professional and on time the job took 2days.. and I was pleased with the outcome. I would recommend footprints and re-hire them for my next project.
Ayesha 01/16/24 — google
I don't usually write reviews, but I have to give my thanks to Mick and his team, for helping me with installing me new floors on my new home. They went beyond their way to help me, make sure that timing was as they promised. I love my floors, the experience was the the best part of it. Thanks Mick!
Erwin Sapiain Gallano 01/4/24 — google
I want to take a moment to congratulate Mick and his team. It was a headache finding the right company. So grateful that we went with Mick and his team. Very professional service/
Alejandra Serrano 01/4/24 — google
Mick & his team were very professional and did a great job. He really cares about his customers and gives the best of him. From issuing permits in the hardest city (Aventura) to dealing with crazy tenants while doing the job, he always had the best attitude! He made everything easy for me since I live in the West Coast so I felt like I had an ally in my project! Thank you, Mick!
Anaïs Benoudiz 01/3/24 — google
Mick and his crew were fantastic!! service was great, always accommodation and had great ideas. Was very easy to work with. They take pride in their workmanship and it shows. Mick was not afraid to give his suggestions, having many years in the business, and they were all good. His resourcing and ability to get special parts for our particular needs was excellent-- and at a very fair price too!! We had recently redone our kitchen back home so we were familiar with pricing, design, workmanship, promises, and delivery of contractors and Mick was spot on!! fair, honest, did what he said he would do, was on time, and within budget and the work shows-- completely satisfied, would and have recommended him to our friends and neighbors-- what more could you ask for? A picture's worth a thousand words-- betcha you cant tell the difference between the original tile work and the work Mick did--
aron kain 12/3/23 — google
I found Footprints Floors Here on Google. The quality and number of the reviews they had told me it was a good option. As soon as we met with Mick, we were confident he was going to do a good job. His Pricing made sense and was competitive. We had a second quote from a very high-end floor company in Wynwood, but it was three times the price for installation. We ran into a few hiccups during installation, but Mick honored our pricing without additional charge. His team did an absolutely beautiful job installing. They managed to level parts of the floor that were previously uneven, at the same time, allowing us to maintain all of the baseboards and door frames in the house. The transition from hardwood to bathrooms and kitchen is flawless. The team worked with extreme care and cleanliness. They were fast, but very detailed and organized. I absolutely recommend them 100% and would be happy to use them again. It was a real pleasure working with Mick & his team. Before & after photos attached
Jackie Barba 11/26/23 — google
With Footprints Floors, you get the best combination of quality installation, a friendly person, responsibility and responsiveness. My newly purchased home was the victim of a terrible flip with wavy floors. Mick removed the new vinyl to reveal a base that was uneven, packed with newspapers and cardboard and big clumps of concrete. After the base was evened out for an additional $1789 in supplies, Footprints created a smooth, even canvas. So much better!
Michelle Brown 11/23/23 — google
Very happy with the outcome of my floors. Good, honest people. Arrive on time and work till they are done. Friendly and good at communicating and listening. Will explain everything and try to guide you with your expectations. Would gladly recommend to anyone.. thanks again.
katherine kocik 11/16/23 — google
Great work from these guys. Professional and quality work.
Sam Cook 11/8/23 — google
Incredibly happy with my install! Mick and his team were extremely kind and professional, and the install was fast and amazing. I called Mick with a super condensed timeline and he made magic happen. Would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone!
Shay Midd 11/6/23 — 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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