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Professional hardwood floor refinishing in Garland / Rockwall.

Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Garland / Rockwall

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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 Garland / Rockwall. 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 Garland / Rockwall.

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 Garland / Rockwall

Professional flooring refinishing near you in Garland / Rockwall - 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

Footprints flooring did an excellent job on my project. Communication was a breeze and everyone started from Alonso, Miguel, Jose and the crew everyone showed professionalism throughout the entire time. The price was very competitive. Alonso helped me with securing the exact floor color from the supplier to match the rest of the floors. Miguel who is the project manager was very transparent with the cost of the materials, showed me the exact sample beforehand, and was overall a pleasure to deal with. Jose and his crew were fast and efficient. I am happy with the end result and will definitely go back to this team for any flooring related projects.
Sakib Jamil 05/13/24 — google
Footprints did a wondeful job with our floors! From the initial visit with Alonso, to working with the Project manager Miquel, and seeing the results from the crew, the experience was phenomenal. Very professional and personable as well. We did 1300 sq ft of new floors and the house looks and feels brand new! See the before and after in the photos attached.
Canyon Jayroe 05/4/24 — google
Miguel did a fabulous job installing a backsplash In our bar area next to (and now a perfect match to) our kitchen! He was very meticulous as this was not a typical job. There were 3 different angles (with two 30-degree side walls) and multi-stepped cupboards, which created many challenges. Miguel handled it Ike a seasoned professional. We couldn’t be happier! Thanks Miguel!!!
Greg Pearson 05/3/24 — google
Great work!! Excellent service. I have used this company 3 times for flooring projects.
Julie Stevenson 04/27/24 — google
We had to have some oak floor replaced due to water damage. Found Foodprints Floors online with 5 star reviews. Miguel came out, gave us a fair estimate and Leo and his crew had the work completed in short time. The floor is beautiful. We would definitely use this company again for any floor replacement.
Ken Scott 04/23/24 — google
Footprints Floors did a wonderful job on my 12+year old wood floors in my living& dining area. They removed every piece of furniture and put it all back correctly. They were very professional and a pleasure to deal with. I wholeheartedly recommend them
Miriam Cohen 04/19/24 — google
We had a great experience with Footprints Floors! They were courteous, up front with pricing and got the job done fast!
Shelby Igaz 04/10/24 — google
I highly recommend Footprint Floors. Alonso, Miguel, and their team did an excellent job installing LVP in my living room area. They presented all options and their price was very reasonable. They have a very easy process for selecting and paying for materials and paying for the job. Communication is excellent too!
frank Clint 03/28/24 — google
Footprints was incredible to work with. Alonso provided the quote extremely quickly, talked through everything with me and made sure I was clear with what the charges were and setting next steps to begin the project. Hector came the day of the work and did an unbelievable job. He removed all the old tile, did the resurfacing that was needed and got the new floor and baseboards installed all in a single day. Not only was he efficient but he took extreme care to keep everything very clean. The site supervisor Miguel was also very kind and very communicative which was nice after a previous experience with a contracted company. I would recommend this company to anyone, thank you Alonso and Team.
Jared Gates 02/27/24 — google
Our work was done promptly on the date they promised. Alex is very hard working, and even came on weekends to make sure the job was done in a timely manner. His work is meticulous. Both Alonso and Miguel were very professional, contracts were all done beforehand, and gone over with us. We would definitely use this company again.
Beverly Steinfink 02/27/24 — google
Five stars all the way!!!!! Very professional team. I felt perfectly comfortable having them in my home. Walter & Wendy were my contractors. Excellent team! Miguel was my Job Forman. Great guy! My job was a little more complicated. I live in a much older home. Every time we demolished old floors in one room, we found damage to the subfloor. Footprints took is -patiently, I might add- one room at a time. Oh, and did I mention my new floors look fantastic? This company does all kinds of flooring, not just hardwoods like mine. My Sales contact was Alonso. He's your first point of contact. Ask for him specifically. I highly recommend Footprints! Five great big stars!!!!!
Tricia Moon 02/27/24 — google
They were very professional, honest, and always on time.
Jorge Mtanous 02/22/24 — google
I’m so glad to work with Alonso. He is doing a great job with his team installing flooring. I recommend!
Alejandro Gonzalez 02/7/24 — google
This company did an amazing job and our floors look fantastic! They came to give an in person estimate along with additional quotes for different types of flooring. We had no problem setting up the appointment, the install or getting our questions answered. You will be very impressed with this company and I have nothing but great things to say about their customer service, employees and most of all their work… Thank you
Tina Cook 01/10/24 — google
Excellent
Bill Trussell 01/4/24 — google
Great prices and good quality!!
Jose Palacios 11/29/23 — google
Footprints came in and installed my new hardwood floors upstairs and on the stairs. We had a complex inlay done throughout each room and they turned out beautifully. Alonso is a pleasure and adjusted my quotes to my needs even after the project started (Purchase, stained and installtion of new Oak moldings). Their quotes are clear and invoices are easy to follow. He worked with me making the process as easy as possible. The crew was great to work with as well and very responsive to all my questions and even when I butted in multiple times to point out issues. And yes, I am super picky and was underfoot the whole time. They corrected all the issues I brought up. I am planning on having them come back to install my downstairs stone flooring as well in the near future. I highly recommend them for your hardwood flooring installation.
Charity Cartier 10/26/23 — google
Alonso is the most professional business person you would ever want to work with…was so gracious to stop by when my husband or I would have a question, change our minds ( flooring selection)…his team is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ plus..Miguel oversees the construction..WOW! He is excellent! Carlos … detail on everything from laying floor, cleanup, and nicest person to work with.. Will use them for any future home renovations ⭐️👍👍👍 Doug & Judy
Judy Barnes 10/21/23 — google
I am very happy with my new hardwood flooring. Everyone I dealt with was extremely knowledgeable, polite, and were very efficient in creating a beautiful floor. I plan to have two more rooms done now.
R.S. F 10/5/23 — google
We are so happy we decided to go with Footprint Floors! We have hand-scraped hardwood flooring and we wanted to extend it into our formal dining that was carpeted. We are truly amazed at how beautiful it turned out - and it matches our original floors perfectly! Alonso, Miguel, and the gentlemen who installed the floor were all very professional, personable, and friendly. And they were fast! They completed the entire project in one day. We 100% recommend Footprints Floors!
Jessica Wyeth 09/6/23 — google

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