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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 Fairfield / Napa 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 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 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 Fairfield / Napa have been helpful to you as your start your flooring journey. Contact Footprints Floors 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 provides flooring installation services in Fairfield / Napa 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.

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Bob and his crew came out to restore some flooring, a previous tenant in my office building, had messed up. They went straight to work and man did they do an awesome job. Thank you guys for making my office experience that much better.
Christian Saucedo 06/11/24 — google
From the first phone call to the final inspection Bob and the team from Footprints Floors was professional and effective. Their communication was superb, trust was high, (even working through a remote estimate), and the speed / quality of our carpet installation was fantastic. I would recommend them to any of my family or friends and will certainly call them first for our next flooring project.
Gary Olkowski 06/5/24 — google
Excellent contractor…we received quality work, at a reasonable price. They were very responsive, and treated us well. I will be calling on them again. Thank you Footprint Floors…
ann19651 06/5/24 — google
We had the best experience with the owner Bob and his team!! Very punctual the price was great and communication was even better!! Overall great experience 10-10 stars if I could!!!! Thank you guys!!!
Jeffrey Beasley 05/31/24 — google
I scheduled an appointment with Bob Linda for a repair for a hardwood floor damaged during a recent move in. I appreciated Bob’s integrity, advice and service.
marilyn Benson 04/22/24 — google
We were pleased with Bobs responsiveness, decisiveness and enthusiasm for the job ! On time. Neat. Clear and quick ! Thank you Footprints Floor for a job well done
Carol Latimer 01/25/24 — google
Bob Linda is very professional. He was able to give us a ball park estimate by phone and when we were more sure about investing in our home flooring he came out to measure and gave us a full estimate. We had our family room and bathroom floors installed soon after. They did a great job! I love the craftmanship by the installer and my floors look amazing! It was a great investment and I highly recommend calling for your free estimate.
Michele Richmond 01/23/24 — google
I highly recommend Footprints Floors of Solano County! Their owner, Bobby, came to my home and did a great job explaining everything and gave me an excellent price and the service team was amazing! My floors have never looked better! I would definitely use Footprints Floors again!
Daniel Valenti 01/23/24 — google
Bob and his team are really professional and will go above and beyond to deliver what you want! Excellent communication and very reliable. I would go through Footprint Floors for any flooring project and would recommend them to anyone I know! Thanks Bob and team!
Erin Ostello 01/23/24 — google
Bob and his team were outstanding. I really appreciate the quality of work and flexibility throughout the project. Bob always made sure to have his crew ready once we received the materials. We love the look of our new floors. Overall, great communication, quality materials, and clearly superb installation in a timely fashion. Highly recommend Bob, especially for complex projects like ours.
Alla Spector 12/18/23 — google

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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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