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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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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

Aaron, Jose, and Orlando did an amazing job coordinating and resurfacing our prefinished flooring as well as installing beautiful hardwood stairs. The craftsmanship and skill speaks for itself and our floors are beautifully refinished. We will be working with them again for any future projects. Highly recommend
Meghan Ward 06/11/24 — google
Choosing Footprints Floors was the best decision I could have made! Everything from the communication, quality work, timeliness, and competitive pricing, it was a win all around. Our floors look gorgeous thanks to them! I highly recommend!
Jenise Moats 06/6/24 — google
Best! very thorough highly recommend.
Carol Less 05/17/24 — google
Arron and his team were amazing. Job was done in sufficient time. I would highly recommend Footprints Flooring.
Kirt Haynes 05/14/24 — google
Our hardwood floors were overdue for some TLC, and we had several local businesses come out for estimates. When Aaron from Footprints Floors came out to visit, I knew right away that he ran his business differently from the others and he was the one to get the job. Top notch service from the get-go: competitive and fair pricing, EXCELLENT communication throughout the entire process, a fantastic (and respectful!) crew that was hard working and efficient with their time, and a finished product that exceeded our expectations. Without hesitation, 100% recommend!
Katie Z 05/9/24 — google
Working with Aaron and Footprint floors couldn't have been easier. From initial communication, scheduling the estimate, clear guidance as to what each step entails, and install day everything went incredibly smoothly (and so much faster than I anticipated). If I ever have flooring needs in the future I'll be a repeat customer!
Emily Todd 04/24/24 — google
I had a great experience with Footprints Foods! Aaron was quick to respond to my request for a quote and was able to meet my schedule with no problem. Juan, the installer, did a wonderfully job and my floors look great. Aaron was easy to communicate with and came by each day to check progress. All in all a great experience.
Elizabeth McTernan 04/20/24 — google
Great to work with Footprints Floors on my floors!! He was able to get me on the schedule right away, kept me updated throughout the process, explained everything to me. I felt comfortable asking him any and all questions I had. I loved that I got to see samples prior to making the final decision. All around great experience! Thank you again Aaron!!
Sarah Dickson 04/16/24 — google
Aaron was fantastic to deal with. Installation was flawless and painless with a great looking finished product. Very fair pricing. We would highly recommend him.
Jim Larsen 04/2/24 — google
Footprints Floors did a wonderful job repairing the cupping in our hickory floor. Aaron communicated with us constantly, which I really apprecaited. His team was hardworking and courteous. I'm thankful we chose Footprints for this very important project!
Marna Deines 03/30/24 — google
Aaron was friendly, detail oriented, and had clear communication regarding our project. The crew finishing our floors were also very respectful, helpful, knowledgeable, and did a great job!
Donah Kage 03/13/24 — google
Aaron did a fantastic job. From communication to the high quality of work definitely someone to be trusted with your flooring needs. He went above and beyond to ensure the project turned out well and was able to work with other subcontractors I had out to the house at the time.
kenny wine 03/12/24 — google
I recommend footprint floors Highly. The installers was excellent. Cm
Cynthia Miller 03/9/24 — google
Aaron and Juan did a fantastic job refinishing our beat-up old wood floors. They look brand new! They were reasonably priced, the final charge was on point with the original estimate, and they were there to start the work when they said they'd be. Hands down would recommend for stellar, honest work.
Lucinda Womack 03/8/24 — google
I wish I would have done this when we first moved in. The transformation is amazing. I was also surprised by how little mess there was after they were done with the floors. I appreciated the recommendation to go with custom vents as well looks so sleek. I would highly recommend them.
Lily Allen 03/8/24 — google
Pleased with timely communication with Aaron. Hard working installers. Great looking floor!
Denise Pogue 03/1/24 — google
Aaron with Footprints Floors is so easy to work with and answered all of our questions before, during, and after repairing and refinishing our hardwood floors. Juan is a super craftsman and did an amazing job "lacing" in new wood to repair water damaged areas and you can't tell where the repairs were done. The refinished floors are beautiful and a fair price! Love it. Thank you again for your quick service and great quality work.
Susan Yadon 02/29/24 — google
This is the second project that Footprints floor has done for us. We were very happy with both jobs! Last year they put up a backsplash up for us that ended up covering all of cabinet area (quite large) from the countertops up to the ceiling. It is perfectly done! This past week they laid tile in 4 rooms for us. Again, perfectly done! I highly recommend Footprint floors they do a beautiful job with extreme care and are easy to work with!
Sharon Davis 02/29/24 — google
Aaron was fantastic - explained everything, offered wise options. His crew knocked the job out quick and the finished result was beyond expectations. Highly recommend.
David K 02/22/24 — google
We are so glad we picked Footprints Floors Fort Collins to install our new beautiful engineered wood floors in our home. Aaron took the extra effort to make sure the installation went smoothly and within our budget. Trevor did an amazing job with installing the floors-he is a major craftsman. Thank you so much Footprints- we will love our floors for years to come!
Tony Kear 02/13/24 — 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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