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Professional hardwood floor refinishing in Livonia / Farmington Hills.

Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Livonia / Farmington Hills

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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 Livonia / Farmington Hills. 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 Livonia / Farmington Hills

Professional flooring refinishing near you in Livonia / Farmington Hills - 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

Installation was great. Very easy, they do anything to please. Great experience.
Chris Reemmer 06/11/24 — google
Professional, hard working. We love our “new” floor and highly recommend them. Treated our home like it was their own.
Joe Frogue 06/7/24 — google
Very efficient and timely 👏
James Strausbaugh 06/3/24 — google
WOOD FLOORS I’ve wanted for years!!!! 🤩 Footprints Floors were experts at transforming our home. This was an extensive project with the entirely main level getting wood flooring. Rooms had carpet removed while other rooms had to be sanded, carpet on stairs was removed and everything was stained one color. Turned out more perfectly than I could have imagined!! Absolute BEST in the industry. They checked on the progress regularly to ensure complete satisfaction. In order to keep cost competitive, we bought and painted moldings, caulked and painted stairs. Pictures show before and after. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! (Rustic Beige stain).
Kip Rim 05/31/24 — google
We recently finished our basement which included a living room, guest room and bathroom and needed new flooring. The salesperson, Billy, came by for a quote and after listening to our vision provided us with several options on how to make it happen. He answered all of our questions and provided recommendations and an estimate that day and was able to get us on the schedule the following week. The crew that installed our LVP/Floating Floor was punctual, professional, and did a fantastic job. I'd highly recommend Footprints Floors and will use them again.
Mark Miotto 05/8/24 — google
Appreciate the responsiveness, competitive pricing and professionalism of the entire staff and quite pleased with the outcome of our wood floor refinishing. Highly recommend.
Marina Shoemaker 04/25/24 — google
Great job, very professional and completed in a timely manner.
LaMont Swift 04/22/24 — google
Footprint Floors truly exceeded all my expectations with their exceptional work on my bathrooms and hardwood floors. From the creative tiling process to the outstanding craftsmanship, every detail was executed with precision and care. The installers were not only talented but also went above and beyond to ensure the project was completed efficiently and to the highest standard. I was particularly impressed by their dedication to customer service, as they were always available to address any concerns and ensure that I was satisfied with the final result. Despite a minor issue with the electrician, the team at Footprint Floors handled it promptly and professionally, demonstrating their commitment to customer satisfaction. Billy, Adnan, and their team were not only skilled professionals but also courteous and polite throughout the entire process, making the renovation experience smooth and stress-free. Their attention to detail and prompt communication made me feel confident in their abilities, and the transformation they brought to my home in just one month was truly remarkable. I am incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Footprint Floors. My floors are now beautiful, and my bathrooms are exceptional, thanks to their talent and creativity. I highly recommend Footprint Floors for anyone looking for top-notch craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. Thank you for making my home look beautiful!
Robin Robin 03/19/24 — google
Excellent experience from design to installation. I highly recommend Footprints Floors.
Geraldine Brock-Johnson 02/29/24 — google
From working with Jenny to the men who installed my kitchen backsplash were all very professional and very polite. The work is beautiful and I happen to choose the hardest tile to work with! I appreciate them getting my job done in a timely fashion. Thank you to all for your help..I would definitely use this company again.
KAREN LIGHT 02/23/24 — google
Outstanding Team! Willing to go above and beyond! Great Services. Very patience, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic to get the job done! The work is beautiful! The installation team showed on time,were very courteous, and informative on the process. Footprints Floors has the BEST PRICE! Thank you for high quality business.
Jessica Nails 02/7/24 — google
Amazine company! Refinished all of our 100 year old hardwood in the house including parquet and they look brand new, absolutely beautiful! Best customer service and worksmanship I have ever received and I haver remodeled many homes. They are the best!
Karen Schwocho 01/25/24 — google
They did a great job putting in my new kitchen floor. Even helped put the refrigerator and stove back.
Dan Wellbaum 01/12/24 — google
They do everything great and in a timely manner. They are easy to deal with.
Anwar Syed 01/4/24 — google
Overall, a great job with the install. Everything was worked out before the job started and the craftsmanship was excellent
Tim Lomax 01/2/24 — google
Adnan and his team, once on site worked hard and fast, job turned out great and it was a good price.
Connor Pollifrone 12/11/23 — google
Hired them to refinish and stain staircase. Initially lot of missed spots and uneven stain, but they were happy to come back until we were happy with the work and the result is worth it. Very nice looking. They care about customer satisfaction
John Klavanian 12/9/23 — google
Highly recommend! I was throughly impressed with both the quality and professional work that was completed.
Tomasine Oddo 12/7/23 — google
They did a great job. Thank you,
Dr. M. Farrag 11/19/23 — google
Overall did a great job, kept dust to a minimum, the floors look great and they were very quick and easy to work with.
Chris Pecoraro 11/9/23 — google

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