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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.

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What Our Customers Say

No surprises; great communication; expert advice; and quality work. Austin, Greg, and team were fantastic.
Will Hughes 06/1/23 — google
Outstanding job! High recommend using this company!!
Anthony Mcduffie 05/15/23 — google
Very happy that I went with Footrprints for my floor project. Gayle, Saul, and Miguel were all a pleasure to work with and I appreciated their expertise and professionalism! The crew was also super fast, efficient, and did high quality work! They flattened out a few dips in my subfloor, refinished existing hardwoods, installed new hardwood and finished to match seamlessly, and also installed tile in my laundry. They were quick to resolve any concerns I had throughout the project quickly and professionally. The price was comparable to other quotes I received and I’m confident I got the highest quality work available! Photos are white oak, no stain, satin finish.
John Collier 05/12/23 — google
The Footprints Floors team was amazing from start to finish! Gayle is the absolute best - she took the time to thoroughly walk through the plan/vision with me and made sure I had all the info I needed before the project started. Then Greg was our project manager and he rocked! Our tile pattern was a bit different and Greg and the team took the time to walk through the pattern with me before lay down so we were all on the same page. It came out even better than I had envisioned! Thanks y'all!!
Abby Comfort 04/24/23 — google
I’ll start with saying I don’t leave reviews much if ever. But if you are looking for advice on this company I say they are solid. Started with having the hardwood floors expanded into the kitchen. They matched the existing perfectly and stained the entire house so they were all one color. Turned out amazing! Then decided to have them replace all the baseboards and now the space is completely transformed. Saul was great managing the process the entire time as well as other members of his team. For such a large job it was stress free the entire time and damn do they work quick. Save yourself the overthinking and give them a call
Justin Borden 04/23/23 — google
Hardest working crew I've seen in some time, very professional and knowledgeable, they obviously know what they are doing and our 44 year old floors now look amazing, couldn't have asked for anything better, thanks!
Jim Laster 04/23/23 — google
Josh with Footprint Floors is so easy to work with!! Such a great company
Tiana Ramey 04/13/23 — google
Footprints far exceeded my expectations. Their professionalism , customer service and workmanship is second to none. Gayle came to my home and took all the measurements. She was an absolute joy to work with. Jason , Greg, and Saul along with Miguel and his team made sure that I was pleased with every step of my LVP installation. I can’t say enough good things about this awesome group of people. I highly recommend them.
04/3/23 — facebook
Footprints far exceeded my expectations. Their professional, customer service and workmanship is second to none. Gayle came to my home and took all the measurements. She was an absolute joy to work with. Jason , Greg, and Saul along with Miguel and his team made sure that I was pleased with every step of my LVP installation. I can’t say enough good things about this awesome group of people. I highly recommend them.
Karen Haden 04/3/23 — google
I highly recommend Footprints Floors!! Gayle arrived to my house very quick to provide a quote. She measured the space and gave a full consultation. This project has been quite stressful and she made me feel taken care of. Greg was the project manager and he was great! Him and his team showed up early in the morning and had the job done in just a couple days. He was quick to respond to me with questions and gave me updates along the way. He also went out of his way to help me move some furniture back that would have been difficult to do by myself. Thank you so much, Footprints Floors! I love my new flooring.
missy beilby 03/21/23 — google
I was impressed by the professionalism and attention to detail that the crew displayed. They cleaned up after the job and left no trace of debris, materials, or packaging. They are a valuable asset to Footprints. The sales person was prompt and friendly. She explained the process in detail so I knew what to expect. I will be using this company in the future for other projects.
Melanie Frieszell 03/17/23 — google
Fantastic company. Gayle and Saul were amazing to work with. We needed three fireplaces to get tile and replace old tile. I called these guys. Got in touch with Gayle immediately. We got a quote and were put on the schedule for the following week. They showed up exactly when they said they were. It was not cheap but it was done very very well. They were very respectful and clean while working our home. We plan on using them again. Also - Gayle is hilarious.
John Hollier 03/11/23 — google
We were recommended to Footprints Flooring by a friend who had her whole house refinishing (and it looked amazing). They did one room refinishing for us and it looks so beautiful. More importantly, they have great communication and are readily available. The staff were professional and all details were outlined from the beginning so there were no surprises. We will definitely use them again.
Melissa Ryan 02/18/23 — google
Great experience with this company. Saul and Austin did an excellent job.
Hema Williams 02/13/23 — google
Josh and his team did an excellent job installing luxury vinyl plank flooring in my basement. They took pains to ensure the floor was prepped and leveled prior to installation. The floor looks so good! They were great to work with. I would highly recommend them.
Liz Elliott 02/8/23 — google
The entire process was easy and communication throughout was great. The hardwood installation went smoothly and we were impressed with the work ethic. Final outcome was amazing! (Ripped out carpet and replaced with hardwood in primary bedroom and closet.)
Cheri Snider 01/19/23 — google
Footprints worked as a 3rd party tile installer for the plumbing company who replaced our broken cast iron pipes under a shower. Every person on the staff we interacted with was professional, and the work was amazing. I don't know about cost, as they billed the plumbing company, but will use them in the future because of their work and professionalism!
Andy Metz 01/8/23 — google
Wonderful experience from start to finish!! Gayle understood my vision and helped me make it happen! Saul and his team followed through, big time!! The team was attentive, easy to communicate, thorough, and just plain enjoyable to work with. My floors are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! I’m so excited to love them for years to come!! Thank you so much! Highly, highly recommend!
Jeana Gallinatti 12/31/22 — google
I was convinced on this company once i met Gayle. I had LVP flooring install everywhere in my home and the team that came was on time, responsive to questions and did incredible work. We will be using them for any flooring work in the future. Thanks again!
Victor Orourke 12/31/22 — google
Josh and his team are nothing but professional when it comes to flooring refinish.They are communicative, on time, and professional. I will would highly recommend using this company for any future home improvement projects
Erica Garcia - Southern CT 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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