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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 Atlanta 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 in Atlanta 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 in Atlanta 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 Atlanta have been helpful to you as your start your flooring journey. Contact Footprints Floors in Atlanta 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 in Atlanta provides flooring installation services in Atlanta 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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What Our Customers Say

Kevin was quick to respond and communicated well, checking in on the progress prior to the tiling and then checked in, in person, each day the tilers were here. Excellent craftsmanship and professionalism. He was also able to recommend a great plumber who had amazing availability and would also recommend him. We are very happy with the work!
Ansley Riedel 05/9/24 — google
Footprints Floors did an outstanding job on replacing the flooring at our office in Lawrenceville. The price was fair, they did excellent work, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking to replace their flooring in a commercial space. Thank you, Footprint Floors and Kevin!
Claire Maki 05/6/24 — google
This is one of the best companies I have ever worked with! Our kitchen floor replacement was done quickly and efficiently- within only a few days from estimate to completed job. Kevin is highly professional and very pleasant and friendly. I recommend Footprints Floors-East Atlanta enthusiastically.
Jonathan Chaires 04/29/24 — google
I love my floors. Thanks for a job well done.
John Floyd 04/29/24 — google
Kevin from Footprints was extremely responsive and informative. The process of getting an estimate through installation was very smooth and easy. I highly recommend.
Tammie Hudson 04/29/24 — google
We were looking for a company to redo our wood floors. After getting a couple estimates, what made us go Footprints, was Kevin. He took the time to come and explain the process and made us feel very confident that we made the right choice. We could have used a cheaper option, but working with Footprints felt right. When we gave Footprints the go ahead, the service from the entire time was excellent. Workers showed up on time and worked non stop for 2 days until everything was done. They also do not make a mess. Lastly, being able to talk to the owner goes a long way. Keep up the good work Kevin and the Footprints team.
Michael Munro 04/13/24 — google
Kevin was very helpful and knowledgeable to replacing hardwood floors. i would recommend Footprints anytime
Joseph Michael 04/13/24 — google
Kevin & his crew did an excellent job replacing my hitched floor. Highly recommend this company.
s. wagner 04/10/24 — google
Love, love, love Footprints Floors! We have a little tiny en-suite bath and chose neutral colors so workmanship is very visible, and Footprints Floors did a wonderful job. They were tidy, efficient, professional and their work is beautiful.
Lee Davis 04/2/24 — google
Another great experience with Kevin and team! This time I had a problem area in my dining room with 1950s vintage hardwood floors repaired and then refinishing of that room along with the bedrooms and hallway. The end results look fantastic!
Ansley Dean 04/1/24 — google
Kevin is great! And the team is excellent! They removed tile and engineered wood flooring then laid beautiful new oak flooring in three days. I highly recommend Footprints for your next flooring job.
Margo Camann 03/20/24 — google
Excellent contractor. Returns calls and provides 5 star service. The workmanship was beautiful. The couple that did my installation were hardworking and left my kitchen cleaner than it was before. I am very picky and was pleasantly surprised at the outcome. They exceeded my expectations.
Rendy Mathews 03/15/24 — google
Removed carpeting 2 rooms and added hardwood floors to match the 30 year old existing floors: perfect job, very fast. Also did a tile floor in our bathroom. Kevin’s teams did a very professional job, were on time, great communication and couldn’t be happier!
Laurie W 03/13/24 — google
Highly recommend this company. Very professional. The crew, Jorge and Kimberly worked carefully and skillfully. The owner, Kevin was a pleasure to work with. I love my new black penny mosaic kitchen backsplash!
Sharon Reilly 03/7/24 — google
Kevin and his crew did an outstanding job! My kitchen needed refinishing and the adjoining den had new hardwood installed. They perfectly matched stain color to the rest of the house which was not an easy feat. My floors are beautiful! The crew was pleasant, hard working, arrived on time, and extremely thorough.
Nena Thompson 02/27/24 — google
Great experience and excellent customer service.
ERIC MILLEN 02/26/24 — google
Beautiful new kitchen floor, thanks to Footprints Flooring. Kevin was very communicative and upfront, and Jorge and Kimberly were wonderful installers. Very much appreciate the great teamwork and beautiful new floor.
C Shockey 02/17/24 — google
This company is beyond topnotch! Kevin (owner) helped me with a huge project at the school where I work. It was BIG and required research, tons of knowledge and skill and a lot of patience. I can't type it all here, but Kevin and his team do work of outstanding quality and really care about working with you to get everything done the right way. I can't say enough nice things about the whole process and how hard Kevin worked to make sure we were ready for our new floors, planned it even over the holidays to make it the best situation for our students. The work is BEAUTIFUL, too. Highly recommend!
Carol Bulmer 01/23/24 — google
Kevin and his team helped us do some extensive original wood floor refinishing, as well as re-tiling for our fireplace in our 110-year-old home. Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with some of the more complicated aspects of our job. His team was professional and efficient! Would absolutely recommend!
Jim Rose 01/22/24 — google
Professional and affordable flooring and installation services. They listen to your concerns. They understand that this is your home, not just a customer's house. I recommend them.
Chelce Tony Villines 01/21/24 — facebook

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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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