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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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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

Johnathan arrived on time.. He and his crew were polite, pleasant and cleaned up all of the mess and did a terrific job!!! Very pleased with my kitchen floor and steps and will definitely consider Footprints Floors for future projects!!!!
Action M 11/15/23 — google
From quote to execution, Footprints Floors was very responsive and professional. The tile installation was perfect! I definitely recommend this company.
Evelyn Pertz 11/11/23 — google
Very professional and I would recommend this business to anyone. My backsplash looks beautiful 😍 . They score a 10 with me.
Sheila S Robinson 11/10/23 — google
Footprints Floors did an excellent job refinishing kitchen hardwood floor and laying new hardwood floor in the family room. Did a perfect job in weaving the floors together with using a perfect stain. I highly recommend this company.
Cynthia Carey 11/10/23 — google
Footprint Floors is a rarity in the wild west of construction. My job required some out-of-the-box thinking. Instead of the standard no we can’t do that response. Scott the owner said “I’ll figure it out and make it happen”. Which is exactly what they did and I ended up with a gorgeous ceramic floor in my new Florida room.
Alice McCabe 11/10/23 — google
I highly recommend this business. I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service. The company went above and beyond to accommodate my aunts needs. Thanks Jonathan and your crew for all the hard work you put in.
Susan Rembert 11/9/23 — google
Would definitely recommend!!
Judith Davis 11/9/23 — google
Excellent refinishing of my hardwood floors. From initial consult to final day of work, everything was smooth and easy. My "new" floor looks great! They were even able to correct a spot of heavy water damage.
Timothy Tillman 11/9/23 — google
Totally thrilled with my experience working with Footprints. Everyone was so so respinsive when I called, which I appreciated more than I can say. They assisted me throughout the process of removing old flooring and then they installed Hempwood flooring. It's gorgeous! Thanks a million.
Pam Harms 11/7/23 — google
Great experience! We had a hiccup when the installers arrived, but between the estimator, project manger and installers, everything was resolved and handled in a timely manner and everyone was professional and kind. Not only did they reach our expectations, but they provided their opinion and expertise when making big decisions. We are very happy with the final product and would definitely recommend Footprints Floors!
Brittany Tew 10/27/23 — google
Jonatan and his crew were exceptional. Juan and his brother refinished our hardwood floors with the highest quality. They were immensely knowledgeable, prompt, timely and patient. Excellent team and excellent company. If we need to refinish again, we will absolutely be coming back here.
Isaak Hopson 10/20/23 — google
Scott and his crew at Footprints Flooring took on a complicated floor repair and finishing job in our 1867 built home on a short timeline. Working with them was a pleasure. He worked above and beyond expectations to finish quickly and with excellent results. Footprints would be my first choice for hardwood flooring in the future. When the materials were unavailable to meet our needs on our timeline they worked overtime to source and mill the wood onsite and actually saved us money
Bob McKelvey 10/20/23 — google
I got a quote for my living room to replace carpet with LVP and within a week the work was completed. It was very simple and easy. You do, in some cases, have to buy the materials yourself so I recommend you are very clear on what you need to buy with the estimator (I.e transition materials). Would use this group again!
Jessee McMillan 10/11/23 — google
From the appraisal to the end of the job, they were awesome. Eddie the appraiser, worked with me and showed how they could correct a bad job on ceramic tile repair and how they could correct it. He helped me through the process and told me when they were coming. He checked the grout to match my old grout and made sure everything matched. The tile man came on time and did amazing job. Jonatan came and checked on the job to make sure everything was going great and then came back and checked how it looked when finished. It was a great experience working with this company. I was so impressed.
Nancy Temple 10/6/23 — google
Top notch work. Extremely responsive. All very nice and dedicated people. Always called me back in a timely fashion. Really happy with a first job with them, backsplash for the kitchen.
John Stewart 09/27/23 — google
Awesome job replacing carpet with hardwood on stairs! Beautiful work! Thank you!!
kim sicola 09/26/23 — google
Beautiful work! Very communicative and great to work with!
Joshua Simpson 09/20/23 — google
Have a mid-Century trilevel with unfinished oak floors. Footprints brought back the floors to life. Maybe not the cheapest but certainly the best in RVA.
Michael Scruggs 09/7/23 — google
I am so happy with my new beautiful floors. Footprints floors was great to work with! Scott was great with communication and answering all my questions! They were so quick, the demo took 1 day, and flooring took a day and a half for the entire house! Highly recommend! Jonatan managed the project throughout and everyone did a fantastic job! Only thing I will mention is if you want flooring under your hot water heater make sure to have it drained and moved before footprints arrives as they are not licensed drain water heaters. Thank you guys so much! It looks so great!
Chelsea Williams 08/29/23 — google
Had an all around great experience with Footprints when getting my floors refinished. From my initial quote with Eddy, to the completion of the project with Jonatan and team. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive. The floors look great and I couldn’t be happier.
Joe 08/26/23 — 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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