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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 in Atlanta is here to provide professional installation. Contact Footprints Floors in Atlanta 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 in Atlanta 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?

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

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Whichever kind of flooring you choose, Footprints Floors in Atlanta is here to provide you with professional-grade installation. Footprints Floors in Atlanta only hires qualified, licensed contractors so you can feel safe about having us in your home. Footprints Floors in Atlanta is also able to offer incredibly competitive prices.

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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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