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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 Waukesha / New Berlin

If you are searching for floor installers in Waukesha / New Berlin, you have come to the right place. Footprints Floors Waukesha has some of the highest ratings, thanks to our quality craftsmanship and incredible customer service.

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What Our Customers Say

Floor project was completed sooner than expected. My floors turned out amazing! Very pleased and highly recommended to anyone.
Vanessa Wenzel 05/28/25 — google
Very Professional Work. Would I contract Footprints again - YES.
Jim Blaha 05/21/25 — google
Very professional, very affordable. I had some wrecked flooring needing to be replaced at home, they did a great job with the tear down and with the install.
Jake Budzinsky 04/29/25 — google
Footprints Floors was a phenomenal experience. Rebecca was so easy to work with and the quality her team’s output was top notch. At the start of the process, we had somewhat of a complex project with new floor installs and refinishing across three levels. Rebecca worked to build a competitive quote that had the right level of detail we could understand and trust. She worked with us on all of the design and material aspects and made sure we were getting exactly what we wanted based on our goals and budget for flooring. Her teams were great during the install, they were very respectful, efficient and brought anything to my attention in advance (even the small things). I strongly recommend Footprints floors for both refinish and new flooring install!
Chris Higgins 04/15/25 — google
The crew did a great job. We are satisfied with the finished product. Rebecca was very attentive from start to finish. I'm considering some bath updates; I will call Rebecca at Footprints for an estimate.
Ken Strother 04/14/25 — google
Our refinished maple wood floors look beautiful! Rebecca and her crew were fabulous throughout the whole process!
Kaitlyn Lamb 03/21/25 — google
Rebecca and team were great! Very accommodating to my schedule and needs. Rebecca especially was terrific to work with and would come with my high recommendation!!
John Mau 03/14/25 — google
Becca and her team did an awesome job on my remodel. We took out the carpet and extended the wood floors into the living room and hallway. The wood looks great, and you can’t even tell it was only in one room! I was nervous about picking a color and they made that easy as well. I wouldn’t go anywhere else when looking for a flooring company!
Lexi Ostrand 02/28/25 — google
My aunt and uncle recently had their hardwood floors refinished, and they couldn’t be more thrilled with the results! Rebecca and her team did an absolutely amazing job. From start to finish, the process was smooth and efficient. They were professional, detail-oriented, and took great care in ensuring everything was done to perfection. The best part, however, is the stain color. It turned out exactly how they had envisioned—rich, warm, and just the right tone. It completely transformed the look of their home, giving the floors a fresh, updated appearance while still maintaining their timeless charm. They are so happy with the final outcome and would highly recommend this service to anyone looking to breathe new life into their hardwood floors. They truly exceeded my expectations!
Carrie Nichols 02/28/25 — google
Rebecca was helpful and knowledgeable, the whole process was simple from quote to finished product.
James Newkirk 02/28/25 — google
Becca and her crew are fantastic to work with. They made the flooring installation process super smooth.
Jerad Steinfeld 02/26/25 — google
Footprints Floors added a backsplash to our kitchen. It turned out amazing! The process was easy because they helped us through the steps. It was hard to decide what exact style would look nice so they gave us helpful suggestions. We are so happy with the outcome. The workmanship was excellent and no dust was left behind at the end. My family will definitely hire Footprint Floors again to do our next project.
tracy farrell 02/23/25 — google
Being new to the area, I was flying blind when looking for a flooring contractor. From our first meeting to get measurements until clean up after the install, I was very happy. I've always said, long after the price is forgotten, the quality will be remembered. Trust me, with Footprints Floors, you'll get a professional job done at a fair price!
K Blackwell 01/29/25 — google
We recently had a water leak below our kitchen sink which damaged our flooring. We went to Angie's list and picked 3 contractors for quotes. I picked Footprints Floors Waukesha. Rebecca Harvey worked up a quote for removal of old flooring approx 900 square feet and installation of new flooring. Footprints concept let's owner pick a product and Rebecca worked up a material list and sent to our vendor. She said they could start 1/27/25, would be at our home at 8:00am. Rebecca and her crew arrived at 8:00, she walked the foreman thru the details and said she would return during the day checking on progress and any needs the crew might have. The crew as excellent and very professional and a pleasure to work with. The removal was done by mid day and installation was begun. By 5:00pm, install was 80% complete. Rebecca and crew returned Tuesday at 8:00 by by mid morning install of floor complete. Began reinstalling baseboards, quarter round and transition pieces. The craftsmanship of the crew was excellent. They finished all caulking and cleanup by noon. I would give Rebecca and here crew a 5 star rating. Rebecca was a pleasure to work with.
PETER Schwantes 01/29/25 — google
Our project was new tile in several rooms. Rebecca was clearly committed to the success of this project from start to finish. She was very prompt to reply to any questions, had her team on site when she said they would be there, and had no surprises on price or timing. She was clearly very personally engaged and cared about our satisfaction. I liked that she also allowed us to manage the job and save some money by doing some of the work ourselves - some contractors did not allow this. Overall, we were very satisfied with Rebecca and the outcome of this job and would recommend her to others.
Glenn 11/26/24 — google
We had a large kitchen remodel we were doing and when we ripped out the cabinets we realized it was some floorboards that were missing as well as a very large hole in the floor. Footprints flooring did an excellent job of lacing in the new wood and repairing the damaged floors. I would highly recommend them. Professional, courteous and very easy to work with.
Lori Glaessgen 10/25/24 — google
Did a great job refinishing the hardwood floors; they look fantastic!
Kathy Strebe 09/18/24 — google
Rebecca and her team did a great job on my three bedroom floors. They came when they said they would and I am very pleased. Dan is a true craftsman and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. Picture of one of the bedrooms before and after.
Bob Blythe 09/3/24 — google
Floor turned out awesome would recommend
Dan Fitzpatrick 08/30/24 — google
I’ve just this last weekend had Footprints Floors refinish two bedrooms the hall and the main living room. Dan worked for four days, including Saturday and Sunday till late to get them cut and finished. They look absolutely beautiful. Thank you Rebecca and Dan for my fantastic floors!
Donna Beal 08/5/24 — google

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