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Professional hardwood floor refinishing in Clearwater / Spring Hill.

Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Clearwater / Spring Hill

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So you know your floors need help—but how do you know if they need to be restored or just refinished? There are several factors to keep in mind when making this decision and finding professional hardwood floor refinishing in Clearwater / Spring Hill. Understanding the needs of your hardwood floors can save you thousands of dollars and a good deal of stress.

Determine What Your Floors Need

There are three main factors to consider when determining if you need floor refinishing or restoration: the condition of your floors, the age of your floors, and the type of hardwood.

Hardwood floors in homes built after the 1940s with light scuffs or scratches, some wear from foot traffic and have lost a bit of shine probably just need to be refinished. Floors installed before the 1940s with more significant signs of damage (deeper scratches from furniture, or floorboards that are warped or cracked, for instance) will likely need to be restored instead.

If you’re not sure what your floors need, consult with a professional hardwood floor refinishing company like Footprints Floors. We’ll be able to advise you on whether your floors need to be restored or just refinished and provide you with a free estimate for the work.

Footprints Floors providing beautiful, professional hardwood floor refinishing in Clearwater / Spring Hill.

The Refinishing Process


Broken down, the steps to refinish a hardwood floor are very simple.

  • 1. Strip the floor of its current finishing.
  • 2. Sand or “screen” the floor to remove scratches or other signs of wear and tear from the surface.
  • 3. Give the floor a brand–new finish!

Refinishing a floor is not just a weekend project. Weather, the type of wood and the size of the floors you need refinished are all factors that play into how long a refinishing project takes. Also, despite the simplicity of the steps, a lot can go wrong. Uneven sanding or incorrect application of a finish can make your floors look worse than before.

As a professional hardwood floor refinishing company, the licensed contractors of Footprints Floors can get the job done quickly and correctly, so you aren’t inconvenienced in your home for long. And you can feel confident about the work done, so you don’t have to refinish your floors again for a long time.

The Restoration Process


Restoration of a hardwood floor is more labor intensive than refinishing. Hiring a company that understands different types of wood and how different kinds of damage will impact the restoration process is essential.

Some restoration steps are similar to refinishing—both require stripping away a current finish, sanding and applying a new finish. However, floor restoration involves more significant repairs and may even need patches of complete replacement. Depending on the depth of restoration required, these projects can take more than a week to complete.

Both refinishing and restoring floors are time–intensive, labor–intensive processes involving heavy, dangerous equipment. It is generally much more cost–effective and time–efficient to hire an outside contractor rather than attempt to do the job yourself.

The Best for Your Floor—and Your Budget Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Clearwater / Spring Hill

Professional flooring refinishing near you in Clearwater / Spring Hill - Footprints Floors.

There are many things that homeowners can do to care for the hardwood floors in their homes. For instance, regular cleaning of your floors can help keep them looking nice and prevent long–term damage. Sweeping with soft–bristled brooms, regular vacuuming to remove dirt, and mopping with specialty hardwood floor cleaning solutions can all work wonders on your floors.

Of course, even with care, hardwood floors are not impervious to damage. Your pets might scratch the surface. Water damage might cause a section of the floor to warp or have a loose board that wobbles. You might notice gaps appearing between planks over time and as the weather changes, causing the wood to expand or contract, or you might have dents in the wood from high foot traffic areas. Perhaps your floors just don't look as shiny and new as you'd like. When your own cleaning and maintenance doesn't go as far as they used to, it's time to refinish or even restore.

While it is possible to DIY hardwood refinishing and even restoration, someone without experience can easily damage a hardwood floor. Instead of paying for a costly repair, get it right the first time by calling a professional hardwood floor refinishing company. They'll get the job done right the first time.

Footprints Floors has years of experience working on all kinds of flooring in all types of conditions. From beautiful, rare mahogany floors in Victorian homes to the stunning red oak floors of a mid–century modern suburb house and everything in between, Footprints Floors can do the job right.

We're committed to providing high–quality finishes at the lowest possible rate in a reasonable amount of time. We work to save our clients stress (and money!) as we work to give them floors that look brand new! We won't offer you services you don't need and are confident you will be satisfied with the finished project. Contact us today for a free estimate on your hardwood floor refinishing or restoration project.

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What Our Customers Say

Peter was fantastic and our job was done really fast. We will recommend them to everyone in brooksville for their flooring needs. Thank you so much!
Anissa Thomas 05/28/24 — google
We had a small repair job that turned into a nightmare. Many thanks to Peter and crew for perservering and getting the job completed. The finished product was excellent. I would recommend Footprints Floors to anyone.
William Jones 05/18/24 — google
Appears to be a good professional job installer. Nobody was doing the owner was very nice and helpful throughout the process.
Terri Simmons 03/20/24 — google
Thanks Peter for making my vision a reality,my gym floor looks just like I saw it in my subconscious manifestation complete!!!!
Andray Pryce 03/14/24 — google
Footprints Floors brings know how, integrity and great customer service to the table! I highly recommend them Peter and Renee for your next flooring project.
Ravi Khemai 02/2/24 — google
I actually planned on doing this job myself but I got injured. I’ve done it before. So when I tell you Footprints did an excellent job in great turnaround time, you’re hearing it from someone who is an experienced DYIer on my third house. Not only do the floors look spectacular, the installers were so professional and polite. They took care of my floors as if they were their own. And the price was terrific on top of they! They also worked with me when it came to finishes which I am installing myself. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend them!
Dana Levy 01/27/24 — google
The company more than surpassed our expectations. Respectful timely service, completed job a had to schedule. What was most important to us is that they explain the job so we could understand what they were doing and what we were getting.
Paula Hayducky 01/25/24 — google
I found Footprints Floors after searching for a flooring specialist. Peter contacted me and made arrangements to come and give me an estimate. He was extremely polite very thorough. I explained that I needed a very small area done immediately and a larger job within a few months Peter was able to set that up what I needed and made arrangements to complete the other work as I require. I am extremely pleased and satisfied with the expediency and quality of the work. I would highly recommend this company. Denise O’Donnell
Denise ODonnell 01/19/24 — google
I would highly recommend Footprint to any who are looking for a new floor install. Either for a floor you've independently purchased or one bought through them. They stand behind their work like no company I've ever dealt with. I independently purchased a rolled linoleum floor and contracted out to them for the install at a reasonable price. They hired a subcontractor to install the floor. The install turned out to be faulty. They came and inspected the install and concluded we were correct in our assessment. They offered to attempt to fix it or refund our payment or install a new vinyl plank floor. We opted for the new floor and the owner himself did an excellent install. Very appreciative of their work and how they stood behind it. We highly recommend them.
David Brien 11/19/23 — google
Very professional, responsive, timely and easy to work with. They addressed all my needs. Would recommend them to anyone who’s looking to get new floors. Love my new floors.
Evelina Loughlin 11/16/23 — google
Peter and Chris did a wonderful job on our kitchen backsplash. They tore out and installed the new glass tile in a short period of time. The process went smoothly. They were hard workers, friendly and made sure we were pleased before leaving. Customer satisfaction was a top priority for them. I would highly recommend their company!
Linda Bryant 07/10/23 — google
The best experience I’ve had with a contractor. They are timely, professional and have such high regard for their customers. I would highly recommend Footprints. On a personal level, they genuinely care about the customer and will make sure your progress is documented and completed to the ultimate satisfaction. Thank you for my beautiful floors!
Juli Baines 06/28/23 — google

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