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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 Clearwater / Spring Hill

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

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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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