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How to Choose Flooring

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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 O’fallon / St. Charles County

If you are searching for floor installers in O’fallon / St. Charles County, you have come to the right place. Footprints Floors Greater St. Louis has some of the highest ratings, thanks to our quality craftsmanship and incredible customer service.

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What Our Customers Say

Adam and his team were organized and worked efficiently to complete the project, a superior performance. I now have an enhanced look to the interior of my home. Excellent craftsmanship at a competitive price.
Rick Pittman 04/8/24 — google
Adam went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right and on time. He made a couple additional trips out to the house during the planning phase to ensure the quality product he promised us. We ran into some minor wood rotting issues with the sub floor during the removal of the old tile and he scheduled an emergency appointment that evening to have his carpenter come out and fix it. John the tile guy is a skilled craftsman and did an amazing job installing our tile. Both individuals were very pleasant to work with. I’d hire them both again without hesitation.
Andy Fetsch 02/20/24 — google
Footprints Floors did a great job on my bathroom wall tile. the work was professional and very well done. Thanks
Michael Stroud 02/19/24 — google
My wife and I needed someone to replace about a dozen tiles fairly quickly and Adam was able to come the next day. He is personable, thorough and quickly gave us a reasonable quote. The work was done by John a couple of days later. John is also personable as well as very professional. The work was done in a timely manner and to our complete satisfaction. I highly recommend Footprints.
Tim Wilson 02/19/24 — google
Received great support and help through out the project. Quality work and wonderful people.
Aparna Gangula 02/7/24 — google
Everything was done reliably and carefully. Really beautiful work! Vanity still to be installed by a plumber, but tile floor already looking gorgeous.
Susanne Renner 01/17/24 — google
Awesome service, top notch workmanship. Recommend unequivocally.
Polly Ruhland 12/27/23 — google
Adam and his crew did an incredible job installing my wood floor. I was very impressed with their professionalism. Their advice and transparent communication offered me a complete sense of comfort in the entire project. I will definitely call them again and recommend anyone interested in. New flooring doing the same. Thank you Adam and your entire crew. Steve
Steve Hardway 12/15/23 — google
The team at footprints flooring were professional, and did an amazing job! They were patient and they worked with me to understand all of my options. It was clear they were not trying to upsell me for anything I didn’t need. They offered a consultative approach during the entire buying process. When it came time to install and throughout the process, they over communicated which left my wife and I feeling incredibly Confident about the process. When the installers arrived, they were professional, and left my home Clean and complete! I would use footprints flooring again as soon as I need flooring installed!
Adam Mitchem 11/7/23 — google
Everyone was great to work with. They asked questions to make sure tile was going in right. Adam made sure everything was great
Barb Knehans 09/2/23 — Ninthroot
Terrific service. We had Adam come (not sure if there are other people to come for estimates) and he was so helpful for all of our questions and curiosities. He took time to work up multiple quotes for us, thoroughly looked at all the floors, explained everything, etc. he wasn't seeming annoyed that we kept him probably longer than he expected, nor annoyed that we had multiple quote requests. He knew saving money was important to us and walked us through all of our options of various costs. Ultimately, the responsiveness and respect for our budget made our decision very easy to choose this company. The workers were EXTREMELY fast and kind. They helped my husband fix our vent registers and such. I can't say enough positive things about working with this team! We would hire them again immediately for any other flooring concerns. Pictured is our new Cortec stone!
Valerie Weise 08/21/23 — google
Adam and his team did a fantastic job. Our home had some challenges to address due to being an older home and they were creative in fixing the issues. Our home looks like new with the luxury vinyl flooring. They did the entire main level in 3 days (removing old, prep, and installation of new). All of the crew members were kind and professional and respectful. Adam was very patient with all of my questions with the process and with floor selection. I highly recommend them.
Tammy Braun 07/22/23 — google
This was the best experience I've ever had with a home improvement professional. The project came in on time and on budget. Adam Muise (and Karsen) was highly responsive - hands on but never in the way, always touching base. Transparent communication on costs. Julio and his crew were clearly experienced. I'm thrilled with the work and the products. I definitely recommend!
Linda McCartney 06/27/23 — google
From the initial consultation with Adam I noticed a difference in the professionalism and attention to detail that was lacking from others. Adam has been very responsive to questions and checking in on progress, ensuring high-quality work. The work was completed within two weeks of the initial consultation. No one came close to matching that timeframe. Gustav did a beautiful job installing the kitchen backsplash and bathroom tile floor. Everything was cleaned up and disposed of leaving nothing behind. I would HIGHLY recommend Footprints Floors!!!
Cathy Brown 06/6/23 — google
Adam and his crew were so wonderful to work with! They were always on time, very quick to answer questions, and my floors are perfect! The workers worked very efficiently, cleaned up after them selves, and always asked if I was satisfied with the work they accomplished each day. Adam would even provide me with other resources that weren't part of this job, such as helping me figure out how to replace my stair railing.
Sara Childers 05/12/23 — google
I would recommend this team as they did a fantastic job, removed the old tile and installed the new tile. the bathroom looks great. it was all completed quickly.
Laurie D. 12/31/69 — Thumbtack
good communication and work availability
Yan v. 12/31/69 — Thumbtack
Friendly and professional company who provide quality workmanship.
Laura H. 12/31/69 — Thumbtack
Adam is great. Very professional. Would use them again!
Liz L. 12/31/69 — Thumbtack
Adam and Karsen are simply amazing. They show up and do what they say they're going to do. Definitely not the normal contractors. Highly suggest using them for your next project!
Chris C. 12/31/69 — Thumbtack

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