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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.

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 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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What Our Customers Say

Mick and his team were a pleasure to work with! We had been dreading to fix a buckling problem with our wood floor but they made the process quick, easy and pleasant. Their work was excellent and super nice people as well! My husband and I highly recommend them! Sending a big thank you to Mick and Tony for a job super well done! 😊🙏
Josie Fonseca 05/1/23 — google
I can't recommend these guys enough. We used Footprint Floors to help us with redo the backsplash in our kitchen - Mick (the owner) was incredibly thoughtful and helpful and suggested an approach that saved us time and money. His team was punctual, professional, and efficient and did a great job with the install. A few months later, the grout cracked a bit where the backsplash meets the countertop (because our counters move a bit) - Mick showed up himself to do the repair and refused to accept payment for it. When we need to do another job, we are 100% calling Footprints team.
Brian Saplicki 04/18/23 — google
Mick was an absolute pleasure to work with. He and his guys were always on time, accommodating to the needy demands of our community, and the hardwood floor refinishing that they did turned out beautiful. I work with a lot of vendors as a Property Manager, and this company has been one of the best.
Laura Pasnik 04/10/23 — google
Mick and staff from Footprints Floors were a pleasure to work with. They refinished our hardwood flooring in a commercial space. They were accommodating to all our request, were quick, professional, and the quality of work was exceptional. We will definitely be using them again in the future.
Katherine Breunig 04/7/23 — google
Work great with consumer and was very patient adjustments
O. Anthony Lyttle 03/28/23 — google
I accidentally found this company on google. I’m so happy I did. They were hired to only do one area in my home…however. They did such and INCREDIBLE job that I decided to do I other area in my home 😳😳. I’m so happy with the results and I would use them again in the future!!
Mariam Silverman 03/11/23 — google
Outstanding service and workmanship! Will never use anyone else.
Mariela Johnson 03/2/23 — google
Extremely pleased with Footprints Floors from start-to-finish. Owner Mick clearly explained the scope of recommended work and the contract/warranty. Really appreciated recommendations to install tile on patio vertical edges including metal chip barriers. Installers Giovanni and wife were exceptional, keeping me informed of materiel requirements as well as installation start, progress and completion. Will surely employ this company for potential exterior and interior tile installation. Earned my highest recommendation.
Charles Weaver 02/15/23 — google
Footprints flooring recently installed approximately 1,000 square feet of LVP flooring at my condo in Miami Beach. Mick was consistently on time and communicative in the process. After laying out the entire floor, Mick and I agreed that a particular area in the main room had instability in the subflooring. Mick had his crew spend 3-4 additional days pulling up the flooring, repairing the substrate, and reapplying the floor. They even picked up some additional flooring for me as well. It is rare in today's environment to have a contractor do the right thing. In 30+ years of using contractors in 7+ homes...they are as good as it gets. Use them if you want a job done right with a business owner who stands behind his work.
Mitch Lewis 02/3/23 — google
Mick from Footprints Floors Miami came in today and he Was so professional and so Honest about my specific tile! I have a hole in my tile and no extra tiles left and he advised that it would simply be easier to patch it and/or find the actual tile. He was super informative and helpful! I love that he didn’t even push to charge me any fees or any extra jobs that were not unnecessary. Looking forward to finding the tile together and patching things up! What a great guy!!!! Highly recommend for best pricing and best Services!
Pinar Ust 01/31/23 — google
Incredible work!! Mick and his team are extremely punctual, helpful and do excellent work. Highly recommend their services.
Ella B 12/20/22 — google
Professionally run business. Very good at communications team well managed. Diligent workers who clean up the work site.
Dawn Doyle 12/15/22 — google
Footprint Floors Miami/Broward (FFMB) did an excellent job on our kitchen floor. We had tile that had been placed upon old tile and was coming up. We contracted FFMB, and they were terrific. They worked with us on scheduling, arrived as expected, and completed the work on time. The new floor is even, smooth, and perfectly tiled. Thank you! Mike and Allyson!
wombat “avdreder” 12/13/22 — google
One thing I have unfortunately learned from doing renovations in Miami is that it is very hard to find a good/reliable contractor. Mick and his team were incredible. Mick helped me from from beginning to end. He did the estimate himself, which was extremely clear and his prices were beyond fair. Mick answered every one of my annoying questions and was extremely responsive. Everything was done on time and done really well. I highly recommend you call Mick for your floors (and some other tile work as well). I love my floors!! Thank you so much!
Rachel B. 12/7/22 — Thumbtack
Footprints Floors are the best! Not only did they do a fabulous job, but they were a delight to work with. Super recommended. You will be happy you booked with them.
La Dolce Vigna Wine and Culture Travel 11/23/22 — google
Footprints were AMAZING—they saved my original wood floors after another contractor I found on Thumbtack (“Wood Floor Specialist”) did a horrible job. Mick and his team masterfully repaired damaged boards, sanded down the floors, and treated the wood. Very professional; they know what they are doing! My floors now look beautiful. Highly recommend!!!!
Leslie Rosa 11/23/22 — google
Footprints were AMAZING—they saved my floors after another contractor I found on Thumbtack (“Wood Floor Specialist”) did a horrible job. Mick and his team masterfully repaired damaged boards, sanded down the floors, and treated the wood. Very professional and they know what they are doing. My floors now look beautiful. Highly recommend!!!!
Leslie R. 11/23/22 — Thumbtack
I hired Mick and his team to refinish my floors and they did an excellent job. I had to schedule the work quickly because I needed to move in the unit and Mick was able to accommodate me in a short period of time. Once the old coat of color was removed from the floor the team walked me through the different options there were (in terms of chemicals used per coat and their pros and cons) Everything that was promised was delivered in the timeline agreed. No surprises. I would recommend.
Sol Fluhr (SUN) 11/20/22 — google
Mick and his crew are very attentive, helpful and detail oriented. I will definitely use their services in the future, highly recommended.
Murat Aygen 11/13/22 — google
I had a great experience from start to finish with Mick and his team. They were professional, responsive and delivered an exceptional result on my hardwood floor refinish. The project was a game changer to the design of the house and really modernizes the space. I would highly recommend Footprints Floors for your next project if you live in the South Florida area.
Raul Arevalo 11/13/22 — 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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