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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 Nashville / Brentwood 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 Nashville / Brentwood 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 Nashville / Brentwood 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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What Our Customers Say

Great work, super informative and communicative, arrived on time. Highly recommend!
Bethany Smith Bucher 04/4/25 — google
Was such a nice group to work with and they went beyond what we asked without charging more, I’d definitely recommend them and use them again. Glad I researched and went with them! God bless🙏🏼
Larry Morrison 04/1/25 — google
Saul and his team completed our bathroom tile and refinished our hardwood floors and they look incredible! They were communicative, reliable, and very easy to work with. We will definitely be using them in the future!
Allie Newell 03/26/25 — google
Fabulous experience! The team was professional and made every step of the project a great experience. Great communication from all team members. Expectations for each day’s work were set and progress was regularly checked and reported. Team members were on time and great to work with.
beazer117 03/26/25 — google
Used the online quote request. They responded in a timely manner. Communicated well throughout the process. Installation was scheduled quickly. We are happy with the results!
Connie Roy 03/20/25 — google
I had a great experience with Footprints Floors . The crew arrived when they said they would and were very respectful and did a nice job on my kitchen. Also, went above and beyond to make my transition pieces thinner so they would blend in. Footprints also came back out and sanded down and stained my stairs and laid floors in the upstairs of my home. I am very pleased with the work and will use them again for future projects.
Britney Vaughn 03/19/25 — google
Footprint Floors Nashville did a great job installing new backsplash in our kitchen! They were always prompt and paid attention to even the smallest details. They cleaned up after themselves each time they worked which made me (and my OCD ) very happy as well! We would definitely use them again! In fact, we will be calling them soon to work on another project we have in mind.
Carmen April 03/17/25 — google
We had a wonderful experience with our shower remodel: excellent communication, hard workers, and great workmanship.
A Wamble 03/12/25 — google
My whole experience with Footprints was excellent. Josh, Saul, and team were so friendly and communicative throughout getting my shower retiled. They answered all my questions upfront and throughout the project, helped me with ordering supplies, and returning excess items. The master shower looks incredible and I will be passing along their info to anyone that asks!
Ally Boudens 03/12/25 — google
I just used Footprints Floors for the first time. They finished our project today. Great job! Josh came out immediately to quote the job. Saul was our project manager and was amazing. The job was expertly done, communication was excellent and I will definitely use them again. We are very pleased. Thanks Footprints!
Louis Joseph 03/6/25 — google
I am very happy I decided to have Footprints install LVP flooring in my new home. My experience with Saul, Wilson, and his crew was exceptional. Saul was great in explaining every step of the installation process and gave me a fair quote. Wilson and his crew are very meticulous and detailed in their work. They took care of everything from start to finish and cleaned up afterwards. They knocked out almost 2300 sq ft in 3 days. If I need any other type of flooring install in the future, Footprints will be my first call. If you want a trusted team to install your flooring, contact Footprints Floors!
Stephanie D. 02/18/25 — google
Great experience from start to finish. As someone who relies heavily on reviews, Footprints Flooring didn’t disappoint. Professionalism and attention to detail is extremely evident in their work. Saul, Josue, and Wilson were communicative, respectful, diligent and on time every morning! I will refer them every chance I get.
John H. 02/13/25 — google
Had an amazing experience with Footprints Flooring! Tim, Saul, and their team were fantastic from start to finish. They completely demoed our old, damaged hardwood floor and installed a beautiful vinyl tile floor - all in one day! They were incredibly efficient, and the price was surprisingly reasonable for the quality of work we received. The craftsmanship was top-notch; we couldn't be happier with the results. We'll definitely consider them for any future flooring projects. Highly recommend!
Russell Cook 02/12/25 — google
The guys did an amazing job on our wood floors. We had wood issues, etc. They came in made the floors look brand new. They were on time, courteous, detailed, and just did an outstanding job! We would definitely use them again!
Ginger Hall 02/5/25 — google
Project manager Saul and his team were outstanding. I highly reccomend them.
S Ford 02/4/25 — google
Really easy to work with. Great communication and beautiful work. I hope I won’t need them again for many years, but if I do, I will certainly call them first!
Tim Quinn 02/1/25 — google
We’re at my house right on time and got the work done when they say they would. And the floor looks great !!
Diane Sonnenberg 01/29/25 — google
Would highly recommend Footprints Floors to anyone who is going to have tile replaced and installed. Workmanship was excellent and started and completed on time in a polite and courteous manner by everyone involved. I would not hesitate to use them again.
James Love 01/22/25 — google
Excellent communication. On time, and quality work. Would definitely recommend and hire them again.
Artisan Merchants 01/20/25 — google
Saul and his team did an amazing job for us!
Melissa Miller 01/16/25 — 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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