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Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Jacksonville

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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 Jacksonville. 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.

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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 Jacksonville

Professional flooring refinishing near you in Jacksonville - 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

As someone who likes to keep their feet firmly on the ground I'm pretty particular about what's underneath them, and let me tell you I'm thrilled to say Footprints really delivered with my absolutely gorgeous new floors. Josh and his team were the best: affordable, punctual, and responsive; but most of all the quality of work was just outstanding. If you're thinking about your floors do yourself a favor and run,-don't walk, to hire them now. You'll thank me. Promise
Meghan Timcke 06/10/24 — google
Very happy with the results of our bathroom re-tiling! Josh was very flexible in working with me as I wanted to do some of the work myself. His company was able to work within my budget and timeline, which were most important to me!
Kyra Frey 05/23/24 — google
Footprints is a very professional company and they did a great job. There was a problem with my order of tiles and they very helpful in getting this resolved. With their help this resolve even yielded a 10% credit of cost to my tiles. You can feel comfortable using Footprints as your go to for tile installation.
Chris Mckinney 05/6/24 — google
Very good company. Professional in every way
Robert Gher 04/26/24 — google
Footprints Floors did an excellent job removing and replacing the tile floors in my home. Josh Trent the owner personally came and repaired the water damage on a small section of wood flooring. They are very knowledgeable and professional flooring experts. You will not find a better company for all your flooring needs.
Ronnie Stephens 01/18/24 — google
Josh was punctual and always professional. He offered suggestions to consider and I believe they improved the look of my master bath remodel. Sammy tiled the shower walls/floor and bathroom floor. He was reliable, respectful, worked steadily every day and was an artist with the tile. It looks terrific! The price was very competitive and they were a pleasure to work with. Josh came back to look at the job and wanted to ensure I was 100% satisfied. Highly recommend Footprints Floors!
Pat Kirkland 01/12/24 — google
Josh and his team knocked it out of the park. Thank you Josh & Tony, you guys rock!
Joe Abascal 01/6/24 — google
I know Josh and Footprint floors professionally. Josh is a hands on owner and great takes pride in providing quality service. You won't be disappointed.
Vibhu Sethi 12/1/23 — google
We have a natural bamboo floor that was damaged by flooding. Local people said it had to be replaced by "engineered wood flooring", Footprints reviewed the matter with their national experts team and concluded that if we waited a year to assure the moisture was gone, they could refinish the original floor. The results were fantastic. Even in areas that had previous damage, they made the results better than new. Really! These guys really know their stuff!
Michael Zagrodny 08/17/23 — google
Josh and his team completed a mini reno for me last week, tiling my kitchen backsplash and continuing the tile from the common area into the master bedroom seamlessly. Tony and Jay worked diligently everyday they were here, paying attention to detail, especially when putting up the tile on the backsplash. Tony hand-picked each tile before putting it up and made sure the pattern flowed naturally and Jay masterfully cut tiny slivers to fill the smallest gaps in the most inconspicuous places, where others would sloppily fill the gap with grout and call it a day. The tile transition from the common area to the master looks as if it was always that way. Because this was an afterthought a year after the house was built, the tile did not match up when it reached the master bath. Tony chiseled a channel and installed a brass bar in the transition. Beautiful craftmanship. They accommodated any request I had with a smile and were very conscientious about their daily clean-up. I am most impressed and will have them back for future projects. Thank you, Josh, for all your advice and troubleshooting help! It was a pleasure working with you and look forward to working with you again.
Chere Rogers 08/7/23 — google
Josh T at Footprint Floors was my point of contact at this company and I couldn't be more pleased. His customer service was second to none. Note: After they did a great job installing porcelain tiles on my porch I did a very dumb thing and broke some when installing railing. Josh and his tam came right out and started repairing. Highly recommend Footprint Floors.
Adam Gray 07/28/23 — google
We had our guest bath floors and baseboards replaced, as well as updated the tile shower. Master shower also replaced from the ground up Would definitely recommend! Beautiful work, great communication, very happy with how everything turned out!
Jared W 06/12/23 — google
I recently had the pleasure of working with Footprints Floors in Northeast Florida for a flooring and tile project at my home. From start to finish, their service was outstanding and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for affordable, high-quality flooring solutions. The team at Footprints Floors were incredibly respectful of my budget and worked closely with me to ensure that I was able to get the most value for my money. Their pricing was very competitive and I was pleasantly surprised at how affordable their services were. I appreciated the convenience of the team coming to my home and their responsiveness throughout the project. They were always available to answer any questions I had and were very patient in explaining everything to me. Their knowledge and expertise in flooring and tile were impressive and I felt confident that I was in good hands. The quality of work performed by Footprints Floors was exceptional. They were meticulous in their attention to detail and took great care to ensure that the finished product was exactly what I wanted. My new wood floors and tile replacement look amazing and have completely transformed the look and feel of my home. I am already looking into replacing the laminate in another room with them! Overall, I cannot recommend Footprints Floors enough. If you are looking for a reliable, affordable, and high-quality flooring solution, look no further than Footprints Floors in Northeast Florida. Thank you, Footprints Floors, for your excellent service!
Lin Neu 04/12/23 — google
Josh with Footprints of Northeast Florida in not only reliable, but very transparent and upfront. Great small local business owner doing some absolutely killer work. Don't hesitate to ask for examples as he has done several refinishes and tile jobs locally here in Jacksonville. Next time you're in the market to have some work done on your floors, don't hesitate to reach out to Josh and Footprints for some stellar work.
James Denfield 04/12/23 — google
I cannot speak highly enough about the incredible service and quality of work provided by this flooring company. From start to finish, they were an absolute pleasure to work with, making the process of getting new flooring in my home a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Their customer service was truly outstanding - they were always available to answer any questions I had and went above and beyond to make sure I was completely satisfied with the end result. The attention to detail and care they put into their work was truly impressive, and it shows in the final product. And the best part? The pricing was incredibly affordable, which made the decision to work with them a no-brainer. I couldn't believe the level of value they provided for the cost, and it's made a significant impact on my life. I feel like I have a brand new home thanks to their incredible work. If you're in need of flooring services, I highly recommend this company. They truly exceeded all of my expectations and I am so grateful for their incredible work!
Gary Garcia 04/12/23 — google
Josh and his crew did a fantastic job refinishing my Brazilian Cherry wood floor in my living area. He was able to accommodate a short timeframe to get the job done in time for an event at my home. I would highly recommend them. Very professional and friendly, highest quality job at a fair price.
Dan Kutzer 03/31/23 — facebook

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