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Every aspect of a home plays an important role in your comfort. You want your home to reflect your personal style, as well as meet the needs of your daily routine. Choosing the right flooring is a huge part of that.

So, how does one choose the right flooring? Should floors be lighter or darker than the walls? Should every room have the same flooring? How often do you want to clean it? Read about the different types of flooring and find the answers to these questions below.

Once you know how to choose flooring for your home, Footprints Floors is here to provide professional installation. Contact Footprints Floors today for a free estimate!

Types of Home Flooring

There are many different kinds of flooring to reflect every kind of style. Choosing flooring for your home - or even a particular room - depends on a number of lifestyle and environmental factors. Here is a brief overview of five different kinds of flooring:

Solid Hardwood


Hardwood is a classic for a reason. Adding hardwood flooring to your home can add to your home value, potentially increasing the resale price. It’s hypoallergenic and easy to clean. If you want to change the color at any point, hardwood can be sanded and refinished - something Footprints Floors can take care of for you.

Hardwood floors come in a variety of colors and finishes for every style, and offer different levels of durability depending on where they’re located in the home (and whether or not you have, say, toddlers or pets running around). Hardwood floors can be glued directly to concrete and have some insulation properties that may help lower energy bills over time.

Laminate


This material is budget-friendly, easy to clean, stain and scratch-resistant, and super durable. It can be installed over most existing floors if you want to change up the look of your home without having to rip out old flooring. This material is a great option for sunny rooms because it resists fading from UV light.

Engineered Hardwood


If you live in a place with high humidity or greatly varying temperatures throughout the year but love the look of solid hardwood, consider engineered hardwood instead. Engineered hardwood expands and contracts less than solid hardwood, meaning it can even be used in a basement and with radiant heat. It’s available in a variety of colors and finishes, and it costs less than traditional solid hardwood.

Ceramic, Porcelain and Stone Tile


Tile is waterproof so it's the favorite for use in kitchens, bathrooms and basements. Tile is low maintenance and can increase your home’s value. From the material to the look, tile provides tons of options for style, color and textures - even tile that looks like wood if you like the look of hardwood but want something different. It can even be installed outdoors on a patio, or in direct sunlight, and it’s easy to repair.

Luxury Vinyl Plank or Tile


Vinyl is making a comeback. It comes in a variety of colors, patterns and textures; it’s durable, attractive and affordable. Vinyl is a great option for homes with lots of pets or kids because of its durability, and it’s also a quieter option than ceramic or hardwood floors (no click-click-click of heels or dog toenails). Vinyl can be installed over most floors, so if you want a change you don’t need to remove existing flooring. All vinyl is water-resistant and some of it is even waterproof, making it a great option for bathrooms and kitchens. It’s easy to clean and stain resistant.

If you’re someone who loves to cook big meals, vinyl is more shock-absorbent than other flooring, making it good for standing for long periods (or accidentally dropping dishes. It happens).

The Right Flooring For You


When you’re wondering what flooring to choose, there’s always the big question: Should you use the same flooring throughout your home? The answer? You can if you want to. However, some rooms require different flooring based on moisture content. For example, even if you love the look of hardwood, it’s probably not the best choice for your bathroom.

You should keep the look of your flooring consistent in one continuous space, but feel free to change it up at naturally existing barriers like walls or doors. If you feel strongly about having the same look throughout your home with your floors, picking something like laminate or vinyl that works in every room is a great option.

As for colors, darker floors next to lighter walls can help make a room feel more spacious. However, if you have low ceilings, a floor that is lighter than the walls can create an illusion of height. In the end, it’s up to your personal preference, and what you think will look best with already existing decor.

Now that you know more about different kinds of flooring, it's also time to consider your lifestyle. How often do you need to (or want to) clean? Do you have young children or pets that make messes?

Footprints Floors is the Top Flooring Company in Memphis

If you are searching for floor installers in Memphis, you have come to the right place. Footprints Floors of Memphis has some of the highest ratings, thanks to our quality craftsmanship and incredible customer service.

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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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