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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 Humble 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 Humble 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 Humble 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

Footprints did an outstanding job of converting our tub into a walk-in shower. The installers were very knowledgeable and accommodating. Ashton was always available to us for questions and made sure the project was on schedule. Great job guys.
Joe Dominguez 04/29/24 — google
Ashton at Footprint Floors has been nothing but amazing to work with, flawless customer service. With his guidance, we got our dream floor selected and installed. Footprint Floors workmanship is impeccable, and I’m a perfectionist, so it goes to show how great of a job they did. I am very happy and love my new flooring.
Naeem Kapasi 02/16/24 — google
After meeting with three flooring companies we chose Ashton and his crew at Footprints Floors to refinish the floors in our 3-story townhome. We love our new floors! It was a lot of work to clear out all of our rooms and move away for a week but the end result was worth it. They did a great job, highly recommend. A few before (the orange / "Gunstock" stain) and after (dark stain / "Ebony") pics attached.
J P 01/18/24 — google
Footprints Floors did an outstanding job refurbishing my old wood floors and adding more wood flooring throughout my home. I interviewed many floor companies and finally settled with Ashton and his crew at Footprints in Houston. They were very professional, nice, were competitive in their pricing, and did not finish the job until I was 100% satisfied. I love my new floors, the way they communicated and their professionalism. I would highly recommend them for any of your flooring needs!
Martin Tijmes 11/18/23 — google
Ashton at Footprints Floors was a pleasure to work with. We hired a prior contractor to install wood look tile throughout our house. Their quality of work and attitudes were very unprofessional. They failed to level our floors, so our tile was installed unevenly, and they cut corners. I was stressed out about the floor job and was very leery of contractors after that. Ashton came over and evaluated our floors and was very knowledgeable and explained to us exactly what needed to be done and how he could help make our situation better. When him and his crew arrived to work on our floors, I could instantly tell they were going to make sure our floors were done right. I'm very happy with my floors and the job that Ashton and his crew did. I highly recommend Footprints Floors.
Monica Roberts 11/8/23 — google
Excellent work on installing our new flooring. Thank you!
Dr. Duane Johnson 11/7/23 — google
Ashton and his guys were terrific!!
Greg Kimbrough 09/23/23 — google
Installed laminate flooring with transitions to tiled areas. Highly professional work from start to finish at fair price. I highly recommend Footprints Floors.
Dean Chlouber 09/21/23 — google
We had our sunken living room filled in and used Footprints Flooring to remove tile from the rest of the house and install flooring throughout. They did an excellent job. Aston was very attentive to the work. Would recommend them to anyone thinking about flooring.
Bryan Wise 06/6/23 — google
It was a pleasure to deal with Footprints Floors. Ashton have been very patient and very helpful. Very are very satisfied with the results! We definitely recommend Footprints Floor and will hire them again!
Samuel FRANCOIS 06/5/23 — google
Ashton with Footprint Floors turned our new home into the perfect place we’d envisioned! A new tile floor and some wood floors- amazing!
Julie Eberly 06/3/23 — google
Ashton and his crew at Footprints Floors did an awesome job and were extremely nice to work with. I will call on them anytime and will refer them to my friends.
Cynthia Langdon 06/3/23 — google
We used Footprints Floors before to install the vinyl plank flooring in our home and they did such an awesome job that we had them return to do the last two bedrooms.The guys were fast, efficient, very respectful and did a great job on the clean up before leaving. The business owner Ashton showed up at the beginning of the job and returned later in the evening to check how things were going. He also stopped by the next morning (Saturday) to check after the job was finished. Thanks again Ashton to you and your crew for doing such a great job. We have future plans to do countertops and backsplash and will definitely be giving them a call.
Tony Palermo 04/17/23 — google
The installers were very careful and made sure everything was the way it should be...
scott duvall 03/16/23 — google
Footprints Floors did a beautiful refinishing job on our hardwood floors. We are so happy with the results. If you're looking for professional, affordable and quality work, I highly recommend Ashton Dorsett and his crew at Footprints Floors.
Carolyn McLeod 02/27/23 — google
Our hardwood floors were 20years old and in ok condition just scratched in several areas and looked worn! Ashton and his team made them look like new floors!!! Definitely made a difference!! Great team, very professional and on schedule as promised!
Sheila Whittredge 02/27/23 — google
I loved using Ashton and his team. They were very professional and finished all work in a timely fashion that was appropriate for what was requested. Will use again I already have another project I will be calling on.
Keddria S 02/22/23 — google
Ashton and his crew did a great job with our floor installation. The work crew did excellent work which showed a high level of experience and good work as a team. Ashton frequently inspected their work and effectively resolved a few issues that came up related to our supplier. A few issues came up with availability of materials and Ashton did a good job of explaining the alternatives and we are very happy with the results. The crew worked hard and did excellent quality work. Five stars for sure!
Steve Funk 01/29/23 — 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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