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Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Little Rock

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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 Little Rock. 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 Little Rock

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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

Great experience having my kitchen floors redone by Footprint Flooring! Martin was great about explaining the process to me and recommended specific brands of flooring to achieve the look I was going for. The entire process was incredibly smooth from the measurement/quote to purchasing materials to installation day. I thought the price for the work done was incredibly reasonable and am very pleased with the outcome!
Rachel Slate 06/11/24 — google
Martin and his team took such good care of my floors and were very communicative throughout the process. My floors are absolutely gorgeous and I could not be happier!
Dani White 05/24/24 — google
I'm loving my new floors!!! It didn't take all day to put down. The gentleman who did the work done an awesome job. Big thanks to Martin!!!
Latasha Clingmon 04/18/24 — google
Martin, was a outstanding choice to do our floors. He was very thourl in the whole process. He took time to help us with what floor would be best for our needs. I highly recommend Footprints to do all your flooring needs. We will use them on our next big project. Thanks Martin Sincerely Burt
Burt Lintt 04/2/24 — google
Having our bathroom remodeled by Footprints Floors was the best decision. We have used several different home remodeling companies before, but Footprints Floors has been the best and the easiest we have ever worked with. Martin Petty and his crew were efficient, clean, always on time, friendly, and Martin explained everything being done every step of the way. There were no surprises and no hidden costs. As far as the work, it is top notch; we couldn't ask for better quality. Our bathroom is beautiful.
Kay Bona 12/9/23 — google
Martin Petty and his crew were outstanding and professional. They did a great job taking the old carpet away and laying down new flooring. I would highly recommend them.
Richard Harris 11/30/23 — google
Great job, great follow-up. We plan on using them again for our bathroom.
E 11/29/23 — google
So happy with the refinishing and staining of our floors. Martin was wonderful to work with and I highly recommend this company! They go above and beyond to ensure great customer service!
Dawn Bravard 11/20/23 — google
Excellent top notch work by these guys! Our job had 34 stairs along with old carpet and tile that had to be pulled. Not an easy task but truly the best floor installation a person could ask for. Absolutely beautiful!
Paula B 11/3/23 — google
Martin & the team @ Footprints are the best! Unmatched professionalism and courtesy. Understanding of my hectic schedule at sea and time home. High quality craftsmanship and expeditious in execution. I will forever be in debt to Martin and the team and look forward to tackling the next project with them!
ChiefB Explorer - NOAA Service Account 10/30/23 — google
If you are looking for great quality work and professionalism, please go with Footprints Floors. Great customer service is so hard to find, but they went above and beyond great service!! Thanks Martin!!
Alicia Wiggins 09/29/23 — google
Martin and his team were very professional, prompt, and respectful. They installed hardwood flooring in 4 areas of our house. Their work, attention to high quality, and tidiness is a class on its own. They exceeded our expectations. We give Footprints Floors A+. We are grateful for their quality work and highly recommend them.
M. Samarah 08/5/23 — google
Best experience I've had with a contractor since buying this house. Knowledgeable, expedient, attention to detail. The crew was very respectful of me & my home! I am in love with the outcome, my floors are absolutely lovely! 💯
Paula Gill 07/19/23 — google
Martin from Footprint Floors was very knowledgeable about all aspects of our new floors and helped us every step of the way. We had some scheduling conflicts and he worked with us to get us taken care of quickly and efficiently. As far as the actual flooring installation, he and his team removed the old floor and installed new subflooring and floors very quicky (in a matter of a couple of days). Even though it was quick, the work was done flawlessly. Overall I am very happy with using Footprints Flooring for my new flooring installation.
Justin Hutchinson 06/16/23 — google
Very professional and efficient.
Patricia Bullard 05/2/23 — google
Martin with Footprints and his crew were professional, punctual and a pleasure to do business with. They replaced the sub floor in our upstairs landing. The floor is better than it has ever been! High quality work! No mess to clean up! This was not a large job but we were put on the schedule immediately and it was so appreciated! Communication was great and the job was completed perfectly! Highly recommend!!
Lanette Kemp 03/13/23 — google
I needed a shower tile floor replaced and potentially fully repaired. I was provided two quotes(best and worst case scenario). Martin with Footprints flooring was very professional and quick to respond. After a site visit and providing the quotes, I felt comfortable with the quality of work that would be performed because of the professionalism displayed up front. I was told they were scheduling three weeks out, so I requested to be scheduled. I was moving at the time, so when Martin Called and said that the schedule allowed for me to be moved two weeks sooner, I gladly accepted. They accomplished the work in one day and didn't need to go to the 'worst case" scenario. The work was accomplished in one day and the quality of work is outstanding. Thank you Martin and Footprints Flooring for all the help and hard work!
James 02/19/23 — google

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