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Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Memphis

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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 Memphis. 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.

Footprints Floors providing beautiful, professional hardwood floor refinishing in Memphis.

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 Memphis

Professional flooring refinishing near you in Memphis - 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

All I needed was someone to lay the tile for my bathroom floor. Jeff explained every step before the job was started. His crew was on time, talented, polite, smiling faces and courteous. You guys made a woman happy! Thanks again!!
sherri abmayer 05/31/24 — google
Jeff & Alex were helpful, responsive, patient and professional. They listened well to my opinions, ideas and concerns. As a result, this beautiful tile was successfully added to the kitchen. Love their work ethic, cleanliness, respect for property and expertise.
Traci Howard 05/27/24 — google
My wife and I are very pleased with the service we received from Footprints of Memphis. They made an in-house inspection of the damaged tiles on the floor of our shower. We were given a detail list of the materials needed to complete the repairs and a price quote for the installation. The project was completed within their estimated timeframe. We highly recommend Footprints of Memphis because of their quality workmanship. Jerome & Willie Mae
Jerome Crawford 05/23/24 — google
I am very pleased with the installation of my Floresta Verde Hexagon Porcelain Mosaic tile and my Swiss Madison One-Piece Toilet by FOOTPRINTS floors. The floor looks so AMAZING that I can't stop talking about it! What I like about this company is that I was told exactly what to expect throughout the entire process. They even picked up the tile from the store. The installation was completed in a short amount of time and done in a professional manner. This was my first time using this company and I definitely will use them again for other projects in my home. I give them a "Thumbs up". A very satisfied customer! :-) Thank you, Jeff Harris, for giving me the floor I always wanted!
cafjona 05/13/24 — google
I am enjoying my new laminate kitchen floor! My floor looks amazing! Thanks so much Footprints Floors. Awesome job Jeff & crew. 🤗
Ruby Hill 04/10/24 — google
Excellent workmanship. I highly recommend this company; reasonably priced, easy to work with.
Kathy Garbus 03/21/24 — google
Jeff and his crew were a pleasure to work with. They were all very attentive to the job and left the house in great shape after each day. We will be doing business with Jeff again for sure.
Curtis Robinson 03/19/24 — google
Jeff and Alex redid our backsplash for a kitchen refresh. They were always courteous and professional, and very understanding when we had difficulty in scheduling other aspects of the rebuild. The end result was very clean and looks great; it was exactly what we were wanting.
John Faulconbridge 03/6/24 — google
Our old hardwood floors were skillfully restored to look brand new. The workmanship was outstanding. Jeff was attentive in all phases of the project. His crew were professional, friendly, always on time, and cleaned up leaving their work areas spotless. This is a company with high standards and integrity for which I highly recommend.
Stuart Kaplan 03/2/24 — google
Jeff Harris and Alex at Footprints Floors did an incredible job installing my backsplash in my kitchen! Jeff was so helpful along the way, and the job was done quickly and perfectly by Alex. Jeff’s communication and prices were great, and I will be using them in the future for the rest of the projects in my house! I could not have asked for a better experience.
Sophie Wood 02/28/24 — google
I had a chance encounter with Jeff here recently over a year after his previous work on my home had been done and shared an issue that came up with my floors. Because customer satisfaction is his top priority, he came by my home to get a feel for what I had going on. Within 3 days of visiting my home, he had his crew out to complete a screen and coat job that had me good as new. In my opinion, Jeff didn’t owe me that. But pride in their work and his passion for customer satisfaction made it happen. I’d recommend Footprints Floors to anyone.
Michael 02/27/24 — google
I can not say enough good things about footprints floors. Jeff (and Frank) went above and beyond for us in our airbnb and as the scope of the job changed they were so helpful and accommodating. They did great work and take pride in the finished product. Jeff was on top of the communication throughout the whole process, which we appreciated as we were not on site. He even helped manage other trades coming in and worked well/around them as needed. We will definitely use them again if we need flooring done and highly reccomend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ashlee Norton 02/19/24 — google
Jeff and Alex tiled my kitchen floor. They were timely, clean, and very professional. I will be using them for future projects. I am beyond pleased.
Emily Horton 02/16/24 — google
Excellent work by a professional team. The price was reasonable, and the work was started and completed on time. Very happy.
L 02/11/24 — google
Jeff and his team worked diligently on the installation of my challenging staircase. Footprint floors is a company of superior standards and uncompromised workmanship. i am delighted with my new staircase and the quality of service provided to me.
Cynthia Johnson 01/29/24 — google
Jeff and Alex did an excellent job repairing and replacing our fireplace tile. The workmanship by Alex is excellent and we are very pleased. Additionally, he and Jeff were very good at communicating, being prompt, and offering their services at a very reasonable cost. I highly recommend them.
William Greene 01/12/24 — google
Jeff Harris, owner of Footprints Floors of Memphis, was a real blessing to us recently when he fixed a mess made by another contractor. Mr. Harris answered my initial call within a few rings and communicated regularly throughout the backsplash repair. He was obviously knowledgeable about the work that needed to be done and found time in his schedule for quick service. His employee was punctual and did quality work. The price was hundreds of dollars less than another contractor’s bid. Mr. Harris even called us back to see if we were happy with the result, which we are!
Lydia Zuidema 01/5/24 — google
Great service, excellent communication. I greatly appreciate Jeff and his team. The floors are beautiful
Zuleika Pablo 12/20/23 — google
Jeff and his crew did a really great job of refinishing my badly worn white oak flooring in my den. He was quick to respond to any questions and followed up on every stage of the job. Ask him to see my "before and after" pictures. You'll be amazed!
Aaron Foster 12/7/23 — google
I chose Jeff Harris with Footprints Flooring to install my flooring for living room, dining room, and kitchen. There was conflicting information on how to install the flooring. Jeff made a second visit to my home. He was courteous and assured me on the installation. His team arrived on time, did their job without a lot of noise. Cleaned up all the debris and left my home with my new floor in tact. I'm recommending Jeff Harris to anyone needing floor work done in their home. Thanks Again Jeff. Mary H Olive Branch, Ms
Mary Hopper 12/5/23 — google

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