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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 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 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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What Our Customers Say

Thank you so much to Footprints Floors and especially to Jesse Nicholas, who was our Project Manager for our entry stairs renovation. We had had no prior knowledge nor experience whatsoever with this Company, nor had it ever been recommended to us. So, when we subsequently contacted them for a staircase renovation bid in our home, we were naturally a bit apprehensive... However, the moment we met with Jesse, his expertise and ability became immediately apparent to us and we subsequently contracted with them. The Job was seamlessly and professionally performed and with as minimal living inconvenience that one could ever hope to have. They more than met our every expectation for success. Therefore, it is with pleasure that We can highly recommend Footprints Flooring to complete your job professionally, on time and on budget. Thank you again Jesse and Footprints flooring! Sincerely, Mallory Hofmann.
Mallory Hofmann 03/18/24 — google
From start to finish Mike and his team were wonderful to work with. Mike is very knowledgeable about hardwood floors which made the whole process stress-free. They were punctual every day, and the project was done on time. You can’t tell a difference between the old and new wood, and the finish is beautiful. We love our new floors and would highly recommend this company!
Suzanne Carr 03/18/24 — google
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I am here to testify how great man called Dr Amos , he helped me out with herbs and roots which he prepared for me in use of curing my HSV . I takes his product (cure) for (14) days before I am to known I was totally cure out of it, and i promised him that i will testify my healing to the whole world about how he cured me which I am very happy I am doing now , Dr Amos also cure all kinds of diseases , HEPATITIS, A,B,C , CANCER, DIABETICS , FRIBLOD,ALL KINDS OF SPELL CAST colitis and so much more... Contact him via email... [email protected] thanks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088354809099
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I am here to testify how great man called Dr Amos , he helped me out with herbs and roots which he prepared for me in use of curing my HSV . I takes his product (cure) for (14) days before I am to known I was totally cure out of it, and i promised him that i will testify my healing to the whole world about how he cured me which I am very happy I am doing now , Dr Amos also cure all kinds of diseases , HEPATITIS, A,B,C , CANCER, DIABETICS , FRIBLOD,ALL KINDS OF SPELL CAST colitis and so much more... Contact him via email... [email protected] thanks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088354809099
Asije Mamudi 03/17/24 — facebook
I am here to testify how great man called Dr Amos , he helped me out with herbs and roots which he prepared for me in use of curing my HSV . I takes his product (cure) for (14) days before I am to known I was totally cure out of it, and i promised him that i will testify my healing to the whole world about how he cured me which I am very happy I am doing now , Dr Amos also cure all kinds of diseases , HEPATITIS, A,B,C , CANCER, DIABETICS , FRIBLOD,ALL KINDS OF SPELL CAST colitis and so much more... Contact him via email... [email protected] thanks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088354809099
Asije Mamudi 03/17/24 — facebook
I am here to testify how great man called Dr Amos , he helped me out with herbs and roots which he prepared for me in use of curing my HSV . I takes his product (cure) for (14) days before I am to known I was totally cure out of it, and i promised him that i will testify my healing to the whole world about how he cured me which I am very happy I am doing now , Dr Amos also cure all kinds of diseases , HEPATITIS, A,B,C , CANCER, DIABETICS , FRIBLOD,ALL KINDS OF SPELL CAST colitis and so much more... Contact him via email... [email protected] thanks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088354809099
Asije Mamudi 03/17/24 — facebook
I am here to testify how great man called Dr Amos , he helped me out with herbs and roots which he prepared for me in use of curing my HSV . I takes his product (cure) for (14) days before I am to known I was totally cure out of it, and i promised him that i will testify my healing to the whole world about how he cured me which I am very happy I am doing now , Dr Amos also cure all kinds of diseases , HEPATITIS, A,B,C , CANCER, DIABETICS , FRIBLOD,ALL KINDS OF SPELL CAST colitis and so much more... Contact him via email... [email protected] thanks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088354809099
Asije Mamudi 03/17/24 — facebook
I am here to testify how great man called Dr Amos , he helped me out with herbs and roots which he prepared for me in use of curing my HSV . I takes his product (cure) for (14) days before I am to known I was totally cure out of it, and i promised him that i will testify my healing to the whole world about how he cured me which I am very happy I am doing now , Dr Amos also cure all kinds of diseases , HEPATITIS, A,B,C , CANCER, DIABETICS , FRIBLOD,ALL KINDS OF SPELL CAST colitis and so much more... Contact him via email... [email protected] thanks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088354809099
Asije Mamudi 03/17/24 — facebook
I am here to testify how great man called Dr Amos , he helped me out with herbs and roots which he prepared for me in use of curing my HSV . I takes his product (cure) for (14) days before I am to known I was totally cure out of it, and i promised him that i will testify my healing to the whole world about how he cured me which I am very happy I am doing now , Dr Amos also cure all kinds of diseases , HEPATITIS, A,B,C , CANCER, DIABETICS , FRIBLOD,ALL KINDS OF SPELL CAST colitis and so much more... Contact him via email... [email protected] thanks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088354809099
Asije Mamudi 03/17/24 — facebook
I am here to testify how great man called Dr Amos , he helped me out with herbs and roots which he prepared for me in use of curing my HSV . I takes his product (cure) for (14) days before I am to known I was totally cure out of it, and i promised him that i will testify my healing to the whole world about how he cured me which I am very happy I am doing now , Dr Amos also cure all kinds of diseases , HEPATITIS, A,B,C , CANCER, DIABETICS , FRIBLOD,ALL KINDS OF SPELL CAST colitis and so much more... Contact him via email... [email protected] thanks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088354809099
Asije Mamudi 03/17/24 — facebook
I am here to testify how great man called Dr Amos , he helped me out with herbs and roots which he prepared for me in use of curing my HSV . I takes his product (cure) for (14) days before I am to known I was totally cure out of it, and i promised him that i will testify my healing to the whole world about how he cured me which I am very happy I am doing now , Dr Amos also cure all kinds of diseases , HEPATITIS, A,B,C , CANCER, DIABETICS , FRIBLOD,ALL KINDS OF SPELL CAST colitis and so much more... Contact him via email... [email protected] thanks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088354809099
Asije Mamudi 03/17/24 — facebook
I am here to testify how great man called Dr Amos , he helped me out with herbs and roots which he prepared for me in use of curing my HSV . I takes his product (cure) for (14) days before I am to known I was totally cure out of it, and i promised him that i will testify my healing to the whole world about how he cured me which I am very happy I am doing now , Dr Amos also cure all kinds of diseases , HEPATITIS, A,B,C , CANCER, DIABETICS , FRIBLOD,ALL KINDS OF SPELL CAST colitis and so much more... Contact him via email... [email protected] thanks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088354809099
Asije Mamudi 03/17/24 — facebook
I am here to testify how great man called Dr Amos , he helped me out with herbs and roots which he prepared for me in use of curing my HSV . I takes his product (cure) for (14) days before I am to known I was totally cure out of it, and i promised him that i will testify my healing to the whole world about how he cured me which I am very happy I am doing now , Dr Amos also cure all kinds of diseases , HEPATITIS, A,B,C , CANCER, DIABETICS , FRIBLOD,ALL KINDS OF SPELL CAST colitis and so much more... Contact him via email... [email protected] thanks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088354809099
Asije Mamudi 03/17/24 — facebook
I am here to testify how great man called Dr Amos , he helped me out with herbs and roots which he prepared for me in use of curing my HSV . I takes his product (cure) for (14) days before I am to known I was totally cure out of it, and i promised him that i will testify my healing to the whole world about how he cured me which I am very happy I am doing now , Dr Amos also cure all kinds of diseases , HEPATITIS, A,B,C , CANCER, DIABETICS , FRIBLOD,ALL KINDS OF SPELL CAST colitis and so much more... Contact him via email... [email protected] thanks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088354809099
Asije Mamudi 03/17/24 — facebook
I am here to testify how great man called Dr Amos , he helped me out with herbs and roots which he prepared for me in use of curing my HSV . I takes his product (cure) for (14) days before I am to known I was totally cure out of it, and i promised him that i will testify my healing to the whole world about how he cured me which I am very happy I am doing now , Dr Amos also cure all kinds of diseases , HEPATITIS, A,B,C , CANCER, DIABETICS , FRIBLOD,ALL KINDS OF SPELL CAST colitis and so much more... Contact him via email... [email protected] thanks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088354809099
Asije Mamudi 03/17/24 — facebook
Footprints Flooring has done a great job in restoring the damaged staircase. Jesse Nicholas, project administrator has done an outstanding job managing crew. The stair case has now a great high gloss finish matching the existing stair rails. Thank you for your professionally completed job. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to work closely with Jesse throughout the project. Robert H.
Robert Hofmann 03/16/24 — google
Oh man! From start to finish, Footprints Floors was incredible! A cleaning company super effed up our floors with chemical and Footprints saved the day. Brandon, the sales rep, was so helpful and professional to work with. He was honest, provided his professional opinion, and was very respectful. Raul, who did the work, was equally professional, respectful, and very efficient. The floors came out amazing and I learned a lot in the process as they explained every step. I am so happy we chose Footprints Floors for our floor-needs and will 100% be using them for any future project and highly recommend them to any one considering a floor project.
katie leanette 03/16/24 — google
You always take a chance when you hire someone based on google reviews. Well, this time, I hit a home run. This company is the real deal. Once they start a job, they will work like heck to get it completed. They do not let it drag on. Then there is the worry about attention to detail. I am a stickler for the little things. These guys are worse than me. The really take pride in every job they do. Then there is the personalities you are dealing with. Each of the workers are very pleasurable to talk with (they speak English and Spanish). Then there is the owner, Nick. If you cannot get along with Nick, then you need to check your pulse 😂. Nick is a Navy NCO who has achieved one of the highest ranks in the NCO corps. It is his military professionalism that he brings to his company that makes everything run so smooth. Highly recommended
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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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