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Every aspect of a home plays an important role in your comfort. You want your home to reflect your personal style, as well as meet the needs of your daily routine. Choosing the right flooring is a huge part of that.

So, how does one choose the right flooring? Should floors be lighter or darker than the walls? Should every room have the same flooring? How often do you want to clean it? Read about the different types of flooring and find the answers to these questions below.

Once you know how to choose flooring for your home, Footprints Floors is here to provide professional installation. Contact Footprints Floors today for a free estimate!

Types of Home Flooring

There are many different kinds of flooring to reflect every kind of style. Choosing flooring for your home - or even a particular room - depends on a number of lifestyle and environmental factors. Here is a brief overview of five different kinds of flooring:

Solid Hardwood


Hardwood is a classic for a reason. Adding hardwood flooring to your home can add to your home value, potentially increasing the resale price. It’s hypoallergenic and easy to clean. If you want to change the color at any point, hardwood can be sanded and refinished - something Footprints Floors can take care of for you.

Hardwood floors come in a variety of colors and finishes for every style, and offer different levels of durability depending on where they’re located in the home (and whether or not you have, say, toddlers or pets running around). Hardwood floors can be glued directly to concrete and have some insulation properties that may help lower energy bills over time.

Laminate


This material is budget-friendly, easy to clean, stain and scratch-resistant, and super durable. It can be installed over most existing floors if you want to change up the look of your home without having to rip out old flooring. This material is a great option for sunny rooms because it resists fading from UV light.

Engineered Hardwood


If you live in a place with high humidity or greatly varying temperatures throughout the year but love the look of solid hardwood, consider engineered hardwood instead. Engineered hardwood expands and contracts less than solid hardwood, meaning it can even be used in a basement and with radiant heat. It’s available in a variety of colors and finishes, and it costs less than traditional solid hardwood.

Ceramic, Porcelain and Stone Tile


Tile is waterproof so it's the favorite for use in kitchens, bathrooms and basements. Tile is low maintenance and can increase your home’s value. From the material to the look, tile provides tons of options for style, color and textures - even tile that looks like wood if you like the look of hardwood but want something different. It can even be installed outdoors on a patio, or in direct sunlight, and it’s easy to repair.

Luxury Vinyl Plank or Tile


Vinyl is making a comeback. It comes in a variety of colors, patterns and textures; it’s durable, attractive and affordable. Vinyl is a great option for homes with lots of pets or kids because of its durability, and it’s also a quieter option than ceramic or hardwood floors (no click-click-click of heels or dog toenails). Vinyl can be installed over most floors, so if you want a change you don’t need to remove existing flooring. All vinyl is water-resistant and some of it is even waterproof, making it a great option for bathrooms and kitchens. It’s easy to clean and stain resistant.

If you’re someone who loves to cook big meals, vinyl is more shock-absorbent than other flooring, making it good for standing for long periods (or accidentally dropping dishes. It happens).

The Right Flooring For You


When you’re wondering what flooring to choose, there’s always the big question: Should you use the same flooring throughout your home? The answer? You can if you want to. However, some rooms require different flooring based on moisture content. For example, even if you love the look of hardwood, it’s probably not the best choice for your bathroom.

You should keep the look of your flooring consistent in one continuous space, but feel free to change it up at naturally existing barriers like walls or doors. If you feel strongly about having the same look throughout your home with your floors, picking something like laminate or vinyl that works in every room is a great option.

As for colors, darker floors next to lighter walls can help make a room feel more spacious. However, if you have low ceilings, a floor that is lighter than the walls can create an illusion of height. In the end, it’s up to your personal preference, and what you think will look best with already existing decor.

Now that you know more about different kinds of flooring, it's also time to consider your lifestyle. How often do you need to (or want to) clean? Do you have young children or pets that make messes?

Footprints Floors is the Top Flooring Company in Pasadena

If you are searching for floor installers in Pasadena, you have come to the right place. Footprints Floors Northern LA Valleys has some of the highest ratings, thanks to our quality craftsmanship and incredible customer service.

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What Our Customers Say

Alfonso and his staff did an excellent job preparing, sanding, staining, and applying the top polyurethane coatings to our bedroom floor. Attention to the details and care in executing the work was top notch. I would highly recommend his services to all customers who need floor refinishing expertise.
Dianne Claisse 11/1/23 — google
Timely, Professional. Courteous.
John Waldrip 10/5/23 — google
From the initial quote Alfonso was a pleasure to work with, always professional and on time, courteous and listened well to what I wanted. He was very helpful in obtaining the correct materials for my job as I wanted to match existing flooring in other parts of the house. He showed up to the job everyday to check on progress and address concerns. His crew was also a pleasure to work with. They were respectful of my house and family and cleaned up each day since we were still living there. They brought in more crew to finish the job on time since the demolition portion took longer than expected. When they hit an issue they made sure to do the right thing and not just the fast thing even though it changed the scope of the project I would highly recommend Footprints Flooring and will use them in the future if I need to.
Sherri Merideth-Cheatham 03/22/23 — google
Footprints Floors Northern LA Valleys installed solid bamboo flooring in my 112-year-old home and did a fabulous job. The most significant selling point for me? The integrity of owner Alfonso Ferreira and his two-person crew. They kept me informed and offered solutions at every step of the way. While demoing the kitchen floor, for example, they discovered thick plywood had been glued and screwed to the original tongue-and-groove subfloor. It had to be removed, or it would interrupt the continuous flow of bamboo flooring throughout the house. Though it added an extra day to the job, they managed to pry off the plywood and smooth the battered subfloor. The guys did an amazing job. They were communicative, respectful, and honest. In short, I trust Footprints Floors and would strongly recommend them to anybody looking for a reliable and trustworthy flooring contractor.
Sandra Barrera 12/6/22 — google
We contacted "Footprints" when we were looking for someone to refinish/repair existing hardwood floor and to install new laminate flooring. Alfonso came out and gave us a quote for both jobs. The price was very reasonable and the quality of work was first class. Very happy with the results and it was a pleasure to work with Alfonso and his team.
Christine Santillan 12/5/22 — google
Alfonso and his team were amazing! I hired them to refinish my house's hardwood floors and replaced damaged areas. They gave me a great price, delivered excellent results, and finished faster than estimated. Five stars all around.
Alex Ordonez-Chu 08/5/22 — google
Alfonso and his team has been very professional in all respects, they did an impeccable job on time and within the budget. Very happy, totally recommend to anyone.
Tobias Weber 08/1/22 — google
Alfonso & team did a great job! Was extremely happy.
Daniel Kronovet 05/12/22 — google
I requested for a quote and someone came out right away! I was given detailed information about my request.
Laura F. 04/18/22 — Thumbtack
Alfonso, the estimator-rep is very personable. The quote was very reasonsble as compared to the 5 others. I had a experienced 20+ year installer work on the flooring. Watching him do a true professional job was awesome. Everything was cleaned up when the job was completed. I would recommend this company again! Thanks Alfonso. And, thanks to Edgar, the installer.
Elaine Lee 04/5/22 — google
Footprints Floors refinished my hardwood floors in less than four days. Their quote was reasonable and they treated my home as if it was theirs. They also moved my furniture both in and out, without any damage. They also replace my old baseboards with more modern ones. Alphonso worked with me on the timing for the job so we could ensure good weather. I needed them to return after the job was completed to fill in one, minor gap. And they did so within a few days. I highly recommend Footprints Floors for their professionalism, co-operation, competitive cost and quality work.
Donna Mize 03/21/22 — google
I was always dealing with Alfonso from the estimate to setting up when the job would be done and completed. He was very professional answered all my questions and concerns. I felt he understood how important this job meant to me. The crew that actually did the job was very good. They made my hardwood floors look brand new. The job was estimated to be a three day job but it was done in two because of the number of men assigned to doing the job.
Kathy Cash 02/4/22 — google
Alfonso and the team were top notch. the project was done in a timely manner and they were compete professionals. I felt the pricing was fair and they did excellent work installing new bamboo flooring in my family room. They did all nosing on the steps as well. They did a great job. I would use them again.
Deborah Boone 01/18/22 — google
I had expensive solid hard wood flooring installed in the entire house by Footprints Floors and the results were excellent flooring installation. The quality of work done by Alfonso's employees was true quality. The guys working in my home always made sure all trash and debris was cleaned up before leaving for the day. They moved my furniture and safely put it back when the floors were finished. I fully recommend Alfonso and his employees with Footprints Floors, they are the best!
prince dog 12/2/21 — google
We used Footprint floors to do three bedrooms and a hallway. They were professional and extremely responsive. They allowed us to adjust what we wanted a few times to get the work/price that we were comfortable with. The whole process was very smooth and the team actually ended up finishing a whole day ahead of schedule because of the work ethic.
Ryan Tengel 11/15/21 — google
Their work is so good, I was actually FLOORED! The response time was beyond fast when I posted a request on Angi, and was even able to schedule a bid for the project the same day. Alfonso and George stopped by and inspected the small outdoor patio and adjoining guest room that I wanted to remove the carpet and replace with terra cotta tile. We purchased the house from a flipper, and had no idea what lay under the squeeking carpet. The charge to level the room for the tile was lower than we expected. The bid was right on point and the craftsmanship was top notch. I also appreciate the attention that Afonso and George took during the project to make sure everything was going smoothly. I am already planning another project with them! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Photos are of Before & After
Bv Vaughn 10/14/21 — google
Alfonso and George did an amazing job!! Resanding, repairing and continuing my hardwood throughout the house!
Karen Brobeck 10/5/21 — google
George and Alfonso were very professional from start to finish. They were involved with overseeing the entire project. Nery and Jose did a beautiful job on my shower tile, and bathroom floor. They made sure my staircase carpet was covered, and everything around the project was protected. They cleaned up nicely afterwards as well. I highly recommend this company for any tile or flooring jobs needed.
Wendy Lisa 09/20/21 — google
Everything went great. They were very responsive and finished installation two days ahead of schedule. They were able to match the new flooring almost perfectly to the other flooring that was in the remainder of the home. Great work!!!
Emma Perry 09/17/21 — google
This is the best Home Repair craftsmen I have every worked with. They did a fantastic job on our floors and they were timely and professional throughout. I cannot recommend them more highly.
Tamerlin Godley 08/3/21 — google

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