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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 Little Rock 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 Little Rock 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 Little Rock 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.

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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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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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