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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 Roseville / Folsom 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 Roseville / Folsom 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 Roseville / Folsom 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.

Covering everything from design and installation to clean up, our team helps increase the value of your property with brand new hardwood floors. Contact us today to request a free estimate!

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Ron and his crew were very polite, professional and tidy. They were also very respectful of our wish to maintain the historic nature of the pine flooring in our house built in the 1880's. We think the result looks like the floor probably looked 140 years ago. Thanks!
Jeff 04/17/24 — google
I recently contacted Footprints Floors for a quote on refurbishing a hardwood floor. Ron was extremely responsive and his communication was timely, thorough and exactly what I was looking for. Footprints Flooring shows extreme attention to detail. Highly recommend them for any flooring project. They do excellent work!
Mike VO 03/12/24 — google
We could not be more in love with our new floors and stairs. I don't usually leave reviews but Ron and his crew were the most impressive and professional contractors we have had the pleasure to work with, and they did an incredible job. We had a tricky flooring install and Ron and his team took the time and effort to figure out a solution, and it came out absolutely perfect. The open communication, willingness to work around our busy schedule, and skill of his crew are unmatched, and we would definitely use them again in future projects. They are an amazing team, and do even more amazing work.
Jenna vassar 12/16/23 — google
I had Footprints refinish our hardwoods, add matching hardwood in our living room and dining room, and redo all of our baseboards. I have nothing but amazing things to say about this company. Ron was incredibly attentive, timely, and knowledgeable. He was not pushy in trying to upsell any particular products or services and truly wanted to make our floors look as good as possible. His crew of workers were just as amazing. They were timely, courteous, and hard working, and did a phenomenal job with everything in the house. They handled our home as if it were their own. I would highly recommend anyone needing either flooring installed or refinished to use Footprints. Pricing was more than fair and the project was completed within about a month or so of our initial contact with Ron. You will not be disappointed with their service!
Joshua Garcia 11/21/23 — google
I recently purchased a home built in 1950 with original hardwood floors, and Ron's extensive knowledge, care and expertise was unmatched when it came to my floors. I trusted his recommendations from the beginning, and working with him and his team was such a pleasure! Ron was diligent and communicative throughout the entirety of the project and finished the project within a week. I would highly recommend Ron to anyone looking to have a flooring project done as his work was outstanding.
Taylor Gomes 11/6/23 — google
Very professional & up front on options for either refinish or cover existing floors. We decided to refinish & they turned out beautifully.
James Foster 10/30/23 — google
Ron and his team are very professional and accommodating. Their work is high quality and they go the extra mile to make sure the customer's needs are met. Thank you Footprints Floors.
Mihaela Harris 10/25/23 — google
Working with Ron and his team was so easy. Ron was always in communication, visited the project daily, and provided timely updates. Moving into a new home can be hectic, but the team stayed on the timeline provided and on budget. Ron’s advise and experience really helped bring our ideas to life and we are thrilled with the end result. Thank you Footprint Floors for the great new quality flooring throughout our house!
Obie Scott 09/18/23 — google
I work for a senior living community. I had Footprints floors come out and install laminate flooring in a room. They did an amazing job! Super friendly. I will be using them for all future flooring needs of my building. You won't be disapointed with these guys!
Todd Criner 08/31/23 — google
I am more than pleased with the laminate flooring that was done for me by Footprints Floors out of Roseville. Ron gave me a good estimate up front and kept me apprised; very professional and easy to work with. The work crew was prompt, courteous, and exacting in their attention to detail. The subflooring they started with was somewhat uneven (older home) and they did their magic to bring up the dips and sand down the mounds for a smooth flat surface. They were lightening fast with this project and cleaned up every speck when they were finished. This company genuinely exceeded my expectations and I would recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone who wants quality workmanship at a very competitive price.
Denise Sheridan 08/16/23 — google
We were impressed with Ron’s (owner’s) clear evaluation of our project and proposed solution. His crew arrived promptly on the appointed day and set to the task. No time wasted, a seamless installation and thorough cleanup upon completion. Professionalism of the highest order: thank you, Footprints!
Jay Samuelsson 08/14/23 — google
We have worried about refinishing our wood floors because they are stressed to resemble older floors and we did not want to lose that look. Footprints was very sensitive to our concerns and did a wonderful job of refinishing the floors without losing their charm. They were very communicative, on time, and very concerned with getting the look we wanted. We were very glad to have found them, and we would happily have them back should the need arise.
Karyl Fisher 04/17/23 — google
Footprints floors was fantastic. Ron was very prompt and informative on the process and products used and kept us updated throughout the process. The guys doing the work diligently prepped the area and insured we were happy with the results all the way through.
Shaun Ferderer 03/16/23 — google
Footprints was very professional from start to finish. No surprises. Just honest good quality work. Ron, the owner, was knowledgeable, on time and a man of his word. I wood recommend this company to anyone looking for floor work.
Micah Comer 03/15/23 — google
Craftsmen is how I would describe Ron’s team. The flooring looks like a million bucks! Couldn’t be happier with the results.
Kimball Hinds 03/12/23 — google
The Footprints Flooring team was amazing. We actually found them on Instagram. We reached out for a consult and estimate to get our 1950s original hardwood floors refinished. Making the appointment for the estimate was very easy and we got the quote for the work, including some additional options back very quickly. Once we decide to move forward, we were scheduled quickly as well. We had an area where an old wall heater was removed as well as a fireplace that were both not repaired with hardwood as they were carpeted over. The crew did an amazing job removing the awful patch jobs done by previous owners and lacing in hardwood to match. There was some old termite damage found and quickly addressed by the team as well. Work commenced on Monday 2/13 and we received the text Saturday night that the job was complete. They even stayed late to wrap up the work so it didn’t carry over into this week. We never felt pressured to make any choices from a sales perspective. Ron is amazing at keeping you in the loop even if you (like we) were not easily reachable during business hours. Communication is key and they nailed it. I never felt like we had to chase them down to see what the status was or how things were progressing. Anytime a change was made or additional work was needed we promptly got an updated invoice tracking the changes. I would HIGHLY recommend Footprints Flooring to anyone in need of flooring. The whole experience was amazing and we LOVE our new floors!
Amber Dingfelder 02/21/23 — google
We had an outstanding experience with Ron and his team. Ron was professional, honest and thorough. He was able to source the same type of hardwood for our home that was built in 1947. Ron and his team refinished our existing floors and installed hardwood in our new addition. He worked with our contractor and was able to match the old and new wood beautifully. I appreciate his excellent communication and willingness to answer all of my questions (there were many). I would recommend Ron and his team in a heartbeat!
Nicole Zorne 01/23/23 — google
Ron and his crew at Footprints Floors are amazing! They did a first rate job of installing my hardwood floors. The owner, Ron, is professional, friendly and most importantly, provides exceptional customer service. He listened carefully to what I wanted and answered every question or concern I had. I highly recommended Footprints Floors.
Jeffrey M. 12/5/22 — google
Love Footprints Flooring! They did all the work for us including breaking down our project into two phases to accommodate our budget. Great value for the amount of hard work the team did. The team consisted of some of the nicest people I’ve ever done a home improvement project with. Very thorough and clean. I wish I could hire them for all my home improvement needs. Thanks again!
Bing Scully 09/13/22 — google
By far, the most outstanding floor we every had! This was our 4th entire house floor installation job. The concrete slab in this house had cracks and damage which needed to be dealt with so that the luxury vinyl planking could be installed. The crew spent all the time needed to address every issue encountered. The prep work was top notch. Ron addressed every concern and issue along the process. The crew did an awesome job with installation. Our floors are beautiful! If you want quality and exceptional service; go with Footprints Floors!
Henry Cardoza 07/11/22 — 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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