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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 Omaha 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 Omaha 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 Omaha 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

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
We had Brandon with Footprints Floor of Omaha install LVP in our entry way stairs and hallway and very pleased with the results. I had a vision and he helped me accomplish that. I had several companies quote the project only to “ghost” me because no one seems to like to install this on steps. Brandon was able give me options on how to complete this and recommend other companies on the parts he was not able to do. Overall I think it turned out fantastic and would recommend him!
Teresa H 02/9/25 — google
So easy to work with and the price was great too! There was no mess afterwards and they left everything super clean. Definately recommend!
Nancy Barrett 02/7/25 — google
Great experience working with this team! Accountable, great communication. You can really tell they value the quality of their work. Was nervous going into this project but quickly calmed by the professionalism of Footprints Floors.
Rachelle Staehr 02/3/25 — google
Brandon and his team do great work for a fair price. He is extremely responsive to communications, and his team did a fast, quality, and precise LVP installation. I felt so confident with his team that I went forward with Footprints for our flooring install before seeking quotes from other companies first. I will use Footprints for any future flooring projects.
Andrew Osborn 01/27/25 — google
Brandon was a huge help with my flooring issue (floor was put in by a different flooring company). He was right on time, fixed the problem promptly, and gave us suggestions of how to fix our flooring problem in the future. I highly suggest using Footprints Floors.
Andrea Kidd 01/5/25 — google
Brandon did a great job refinishing our 25 year old oak floor. It looks fabulous and will be a big plus when we sell our house in a few months. There was no dust and they did a great cleanup, finishing the job sooner than expected.
Duane Egle 12/23/24 — google
Brandon is very personable! Does fantastic work! Highly recommend!
Madison Zobel 12/14/24 — google
After a botched job preparing our basement for flooring by another company, Brandon came in and fixed and finished the job beautifully. Out of all the workers we’ve dealt with as we finished our basement, Brandon was the most communicative, most professional, and did the job so fast. I’d use him again everyone we need flooring.
Timothy Tamisiea 12/5/24 — google
Couldn't be more happier with the quality of work.
ryan dawson 11/18/24 — google
Great staff! Excellent to work with! Highly recommend.
Amy Ostrand 11/6/24 — google
Brandon is so professional and friendly, I highly recommend Footprint Flooring!
Chad Holcomb 10/28/24 — google
Brandon and his crew did a great job. The kitchen floor hasn't looked that good in 101 years
emlewis 10/20/24 — google
Wonderful staff and great work. Very trustworthy.
Amanda Albers 10/15/24 — google
Excellent job! Very satisfied with my flooring And the prompt Ness of the service. Would highly recommend them
Cindy Stratman 10/15/24 — google
Excellent job. Really goes above and beyond in everything we needed. Highly recommend.
Kameron Krutsinger 10/13/24 — google
Brandon was very helpful repairing a small section of our wood floor. I would recommend this company to anyone searching for a wood floor company.
Shane Mohr 09/25/24 — google
The work was fabulous! He was reliable, quick responses, informative about what would work best at the best price. We were very pleased!
A Brooks 09/18/24 — 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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