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Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Omaha

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So you know your floors need help—but how do you know if they need to be restored or just refinished? There are several factors to keep in mind when making this decision and finding professional hardwood floor refinishing in Omaha. Understanding the needs of your hardwood floors can save you thousands of dollars and a good deal of stress.

Determine What Your Floors Need

There are three main factors to consider when determining if you need floor refinishing or restoration: the condition of your floors, the age of your floors, and the type of hardwood.

Hardwood floors in homes built after the 1940s with light scuffs or scratches, some wear from foot traffic and have lost a bit of shine probably just need to be refinished. Floors installed before the 1940s with more significant signs of damage (deeper scratches from furniture, or floorboards that are warped or cracked, for instance) will likely need to be restored instead.

If you’re not sure what your floors need, consult with a professional hardwood floor refinishing company like Footprints Floors. We’ll be able to advise you on whether your floors need to be restored or just refinished and provide you with a free estimate for the work.

Footprints Floors providing beautiful, professional hardwood floor refinishing in Omaha.

The Refinishing Process


Broken down, the steps to refinish a hardwood floor are very simple.

  • 1. Strip the floor of its current finishing.
  • 2. Sand or “screen” the floor to remove scratches or other signs of wear and tear from the surface.
  • 3. Give the floor a brand–new finish!

Refinishing a floor is not just a weekend project. Weather, the type of wood and the size of the floors you need refinished are all factors that play into how long a refinishing project takes. Also, despite the simplicity of the steps, a lot can go wrong. Uneven sanding or incorrect application of a finish can make your floors look worse than before.

As a professional hardwood floor refinishing company, the licensed contractors of Footprints Floors can get the job done quickly and correctly, so you aren’t inconvenienced in your home for long. And you can feel confident about the work done, so you don’t have to refinish your floors again for a long time.

The Restoration Process


Restoration of a hardwood floor is more labor intensive than refinishing. Hiring a company that understands different types of wood and how different kinds of damage will impact the restoration process is essential.

Some restoration steps are similar to refinishing—both require stripping away a current finish, sanding and applying a new finish. However, floor restoration involves more significant repairs and may even need patches of complete replacement. Depending on the depth of restoration required, these projects can take more than a week to complete.

Both refinishing and restoring floors are time–intensive, labor–intensive processes involving heavy, dangerous equipment. It is generally much more cost–effective and time–efficient to hire an outside contractor rather than attempt to do the job yourself.

The Best for Your Floor—and Your Budget Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Omaha

Professional flooring refinishing near you in Omaha - Footprints Floors.

There are many things that homeowners can do to care for the hardwood floors in their homes. For instance, regular cleaning of your floors can help keep them looking nice and prevent long–term damage. Sweeping with soft–bristled brooms, regular vacuuming to remove dirt, and mopping with specialty hardwood floor cleaning solutions can all work wonders on your floors.

Of course, even with care, hardwood floors are not impervious to damage. Your pets might scratch the surface. Water damage might cause a section of the floor to warp or have a loose board that wobbles. You might notice gaps appearing between planks over time and as the weather changes, causing the wood to expand or contract, or you might have dents in the wood from high foot traffic areas. Perhaps your floors just don't look as shiny and new as you'd like. When your own cleaning and maintenance doesn't go as far as they used to, it's time to refinish or even restore.

While it is possible to DIY hardwood refinishing and even restoration, someone without experience can easily damage a hardwood floor. Instead of paying for a costly repair, get it right the first time by calling a professional hardwood floor refinishing company. They'll get the job done right the first time.

Footprints Floors has years of experience working on all kinds of flooring in all types of conditions. From beautiful, rare mahogany floors in Victorian homes to the stunning red oak floors of a mid–century modern suburb house and everything in between, Footprints Floors can do the job right.

We're committed to providing high–quality finishes at the lowest possible rate in a reasonable amount of time. We work to save our clients stress (and money!) as we work to give them floors that look brand new! We won't offer you services you don't need and are confident you will be satisfied with the finished project. Contact us today for a free estimate on your hardwood floor refinishing or restoration project.

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What Our Customers Say

Brandon and his crew are top notch. They are friendly, fast, clean, and they stand behind their work with pride. I highly recommend.
Timothy Benak 07/9/25 — google
In doing my research, Footprints Floors Omaha stood out from the rest by a mile. And after the job they did, which you see here, I was beyond delighted. Brandon Meister has an outstanding crew. They are true craftsmen and I could not be happier! I strongly recommend Footprints Floors Omaha! I'd give ten stars if I could. Absolutely beautiful. Don't you agree? Kent Pavelka - Got It! Bangarang!
Kent Pavelka 07/1/25 — google
Very friendly and easy to work with! Even came back almost a year later to replace a transition that had split! Brandon is a great guy and we plan on contacting him for any other future flooring needs!
Taylor Sinclair 06/28/25 — google
Brandon and Bogdan were great and the entire process was smooth and well communicated. The floor looks amazing! Will be using Footprints for future work! Thanks again
Mitch Wismer 06/10/25 — google
The owner is a really nice guy and listens to your needs
James Murayska 06/3/25 — google
Totally satisfied, excellent workmanship. They were able to get the job scheduled and finished very quickly.
Mishto Seeker 05/31/25 — google
We had an old brown stained oak floor in our home that showed a lot of wear. We contacted Foot Prints to come give us a quote and we were surprised with the price being lower than we thought. A crew came in and sanded the floors down and put three coats of clear coat on top and now our floors look brand new. What a difference this has made to the appearance of our home. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting their floors resurfaced. A + + + rating.
Mark Jensen 05/30/25 — google
Brandon and his team were great to work with and did an excellent job installing our hardwood floors. He was able to communicate with our flooring store to make ordering easy for us, and finished everything in our narrow timeline window. Overall, a great experience and would highly recommend!!
Katie Tacke 05/28/25 — google
Wow. Brandon and his crew knocked it out. Made our white oak floors stunning in prep for the sale of our home. The floors were so beautiful, our realtor opted to retake photos with the unstaged redone floors over using the staged photos we agreed to use before the floors were done. Easy to work with. Great communication. Highly recommend. Thank you Brandon!
Dave Dusatko 05/27/25 — google
We had an office/bedroom conversion which needed LVP blended into existing flooring in the hallways and adjacent rooms. Brandon's bid was competitive, the work promptly scheduled and completed, and followup communication prompted for feedback and satisfaction. A subsequent call to correct a broken plank was immediately addressed with the utmost courtesy and attention. I'll recommend Footprints Floors without hesitation.
randy benak 05/8/25 — google
Great job done by these guys, on schedule and as planned. Brandon was helpful and courteous throughout the whole process and we're extremely happy with the work that was done. Would definitely recommend to others.
Phil Rigby 05/7/25 — google
From the first phone call, to the final walkthrough. This was very easy and everyone was a delight to work with. I would use again for any of my flooring projects in the future.
Leif Vopnford 04/29/25 — google
Best contractors I've worked with by far. Exceptional tilework and great communication. Definitely recommend!
Livi Aerni 04/29/25 — google
We had a particularly challenging job, they handled it like champs and the new floor looks fantastic! We will always use them for any future projects. The service was fantastic and the price was more than fair.
John Jones 04/14/25 — google
They were able to accommodate our schedule and get going quickly. Our wood floors really came to life after they were done. Reliable and reasonably priced.
Michelle Stephens 04/10/25 — google
Footprints Flooring did an outstanding job refinishing the wood floors in our kitchen and installing new oak floors in our front room! The craftsmanship was top-notch, and the attention to detail really shows in the beautiful, professionally finished product. Everyone we interacted with was courteous and respectful throughout the process. Their team was knowledgeable, efficient, and worked quickly without sacrificing quality. While they were a bit more expensive than some other options, the quality of work and the care they put into every step made it well worth it. Highly recommended!
Guptill 03/29/25 — google
Hired Brandon and his guys because he communicated, showed up on time, and told was thorough about all the positives (and most importantly, the negatives), about what the project would entail. There wasn’t any grey area and he did exactly what he said he would. I’m not going anywhere else to find a floor guy in the future, and I don’t think you should either.
Trevor Halstead 03/24/25 — google
Brandon and his team at Footprints are fantastic. They are professional, trustworthy, and really easy to work with. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to update their floors.
Rebecca Harvey 02/27/25 — google
Brandon and team are a group of top notch professionals. I love my new hardwood floors. Amazing service and excellent communication.
Andrew Dunn 02/20/25 — google
We absolutely recommend these guys. We had our kitchen and dining room hardwood floors restrained. Their sanding was flawless, with hardly any dust residual. Their staining was uniform and beautiful. Their work ethic was incredible — they had a rescheduling the day after we engaged their services, so they came out that same day to start the job, and were completely done by the third day after we initially contacted them! Also, they moved and then put back all the furniture — we didn’t have to lift a finger. These guys are the way to go.
Marcia Weber 02/20/25 — google

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