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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 Hickory / Gastonia 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 Hickory / Gastonia 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 Hickory / Gastonia 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

In repairing and refinishing our kitchen hardwood floor, Footprints stayed focused on getting it right and we are delighted with the end result.
Hugh Appling 05/19/24 — google
We were recently shopping around to have our hardwood floors refinished and after several in home estimates, we decided to go with Footprints Floors. They were very knowledgeable and extremely professional. They were also able to accommodate and work around our schedule. I am very pleased with the final product. If you need your floors redone, don't hesitate to call them.
P T 05/19/24 — google
Footprints Floors did an excellent job on our flooring. We had a huge project (over 1000 square ft) and it took them three days. They were fast and also took pride in their work! Thank you Ini and your team for making my vision come to life.
Brittany Huggins 04/25/24 — google
My husband and I had Footprints Floors Hickory/Gastonia to put hardwood floors down in our entire house. We were a bit nervous at first because we thought that having to move furniture and rip up carpet was going to be too big of a job for anyone. The owner and his crew were amazingly professional! Their work was outstanding and we have no complaints. We would highly recommend this company for ANY flooring needs that you may have.
Angela Peterson 01/27/24 — google
Ini helped me to take my Kickboxing Studio to the NEXT level! He was very helpful throughout the entire process from seeing my vision and helping me accomplish the goal. Ini came out and inspected the job and gave valuable insight into how things should be done correctly for a great finish and also a long lasting impact. He helped me get the specific materials I wanted for the aesthetic and made it work with my schedule. The job itself was done quickly and efficiently and allowed me to keep regular hours for my members. Footprints Floors provided a great service at a fair price. I highly recommend!
Koree Summerville 01/21/24 — google
Very responsive and easy to work with - last minute changes were no problem - good quality and everything was clean after the job of refinishing our stairs and handrails
Andreas Ernst 12/14/23 — google
Excellent work. Very pleased with results. Extremely professional staff. Would recommend this company 100%. Ini, the owner or head supervisor, worked very well with me to ensure my needs were met His staff even repaired items in my home that I didn't even ask to be repaired, which goes to show the distance they are willing to go to please the customer. Ladies if you need flooring installed in your home, this is the company to call " Footprint Floors". Take it from me 100% satisfied.
Terri Smalls 12/3/23 — google
They came in and did a phenomenal job, I feel like I have a new home! Call Footprints Floors!
Kevin Fewell 11/20/23 — google
We had them re do our living room floors and will be calling again for the rest of the house! They were quick and professional and our floors look amazing!
Ellie Klaassen 11/18/23 — google
Ini with Footprints did a measurement and quote. He was accurate and communicated well with me. He had his crew on time and they followed up with what they said they would do. I had a no worries experience.
Dan 63 11/18/23 — google
Ini was professional and responsive from quote to final payment. His crew removed glued down hardwood and carpet, leveled the floors where needed and installed LVP. It looks and “walks” great. Definitely an A+ shop.
Kathleen Besson 11/14/23 — google
Ini and his crew did a great job. He communicated the entire process from start to finish. Very pleased with my new flooring.
alicia davis 10/21/23 — google
While my repair project was too small, Ini put me in touch with someone who can help.
Ty Talton 08/29/23 — google
We are in love with our floors. Raymond and Roger did a fantastic job and took pride in their work. Ini was great to work with and was in touch throughout the entire project to ensure we were satisfied customers. Highly recommend Footprint Flooring!
Tina Shaeffer 08/8/23 — google
Footprint flooring did amazing job on my flooring I had brought a older house an the floors was old they put sub- flooring all through out before laying my LVP flooring love my new flooring
Veronica Presley 08/6/23 — google
Very professional and nice to help with any questions I had. I had hardwoods in some of my house but added more. They refinished the old and matched with the new perfectly. Even pieced in places and you can’t even tell it. I’m very happy with my floors, their beautiful. I’d tell anyone who needs floors to call them, you won’t be sorry. NancyBrittain
ron schweitzer 08/5/23 — google
I never had floors done before, but I am glad I went with Ini and his team to turn my old carpeted floor into nice and warm hardwood!. So professional and always on time. We are so happy how are floors turned out. Everything was quick and clean. Would get their services again for sure.
Janice Cortez 07/31/23 — google
Ini did a fantastic job. On time, right on our budget, and clearly communicated the entire process! An amazing find. I will definitely use him again for all my flooring needs 🏆
Sarah Felts 07/30/23 — google
Very pleased with the work and everyone was polite. I enjoyed working with them.
Dottie Lineberger 07/13/23 — google
From start to finish, this was a professional company who worked with me to refinish our stairs. The original stain was too 'orange'. They color and finished matched to perfection. They were on time for both estimate and work. Was able to work in our time table. HIGHLY recommend.
Karen “MyOwnBookshelves” Hulseman 06/28/23 — 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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