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Professional hardwood floor refinishing in Miami / Broward.

Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Miami / Broward

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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 Miami / Broward. 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 Miami / Broward.

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 Miami / Broward

Professional flooring refinishing near you in Miami / Broward - 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

I can't say enough good things about Mick and this company. I mean the job was done beautifully. I hired his company to do my balcony and I couldn't be happier. He really goes above and beyond. I had surgery during the process and Mick toom care of so many things that were were supposed to do and never complained or charged us extra since he knew our situation. He was amazing, the subcontractors were all very nice and professional. Him and his team are the best!
Liset Casado 06/12/24 — google
Love, Love my floors! Footprints Floors owner Mick and his team restored my 1926 hardwood, burgundy color floor to its original honey color with a satin finish. There were several areas which needed to be replaced and Mick's team replaced those pieces expertly. What's also impressive is the customer service Mick provides. I would not go anywhere else. Thank you, Mick!
Lorena Ramos 06/10/24 — google
Have been working with Mick and his company for a few years now as their Permit Expediter (All City Permits) and have seen first hand their quality of work and their attention to detail and wonderful customer service to their clients. We work with a lot of Flooring Contractors and Mick's company is up there as a leader of the pack.
Shawn Snow 05/16/24 — google
The guys are doing the great job. They are professional. i will recommend for everyone this company. Thank you so much, I am happy with my project.
Mix Match 05/13/24 — google
Exceptional service! I couldn't be happier with the tile installation done by this team. Not only was an outstanding service, but they were also always punctual. Highly recommend!
Belen Lozano 05/13/24 — google
Just got my flooring done after much deliberation and several DIY attempts. Mick and his team are amazing. Very knowledgeable and get the work done! We weren’t sure if I would have enough flooring because of me trying to do it myself but they did a beautiful job. Best prices, fast and amazing results!
Cecilia Morales 05/8/24 — google
Great work. Efficient. Floors looks beautiful.
Lucia Williams 05/7/24 — google
We were very fortunate to have Footprints Floors recommended to us. We had a very complex backyard demo, drainage and tile remodel job that took a very trained eye and design coordination Mick, Rob and team initially reviewed and scoped the job also aligning with our plumber before any work was started. Multiple moving parts to the job that required a start / stop process model all of which was handled through tile install with a great tile design finish. The job met / exceeded expectations including some follow on questions / assistance once the job was completed all of which were tackled. Highly satisfied and will recommend forward.
James Schildknecht 05/6/24 — google
Mick and his team of all star installers were amazing. They tiled my patio and steps in 4 day and did an incredible job. The results were much better than I expected. Mick and his team explained every step of the process and were easy to talk to which made me feel confident and stress free during the project. Hands down the best tile guys in town. I’d highly recommend using footprint floors to tackle any tile project and will be calling them back soon to install my front porch tiles. Thank you Mick , it was truly a blessing to find you and pleasure doing business.
PETER JOSEPH 04/25/24 — google
I found Footprint Floors after searching South Florida for a trustworthy flooring company - I was delighted when I started working with Mick, he was extremely helpful throughout the whole process, since it was my first time dealing with home renovations I appreciated the effort. Overall I am satisfied with my floors and the crew. I would recommend his services for flooring needs.
Bao Tran 04/16/24 — google
Mick is incredibly professional, and I would highly recommend his services at Footprints Floors. He was very informative in helping us understand different considerations for our flooring project and communicative throughout our experience with him. 
He runs an honest business, and the clarity he brings in communication and timeliness is a rarity in South Florida. Thank you, Mick!
Priya K 03/23/24 — google
You always take a chance when you hire someone based on google reviews. Well, this time, I hit a home run. This company is the real deal. Once they start a job, they will work like heck to get it completed. They do not let it drag on. Then there is the worry about attention to detail. I am a stickler for the little things. These guys are worse than me. The really take pride in every job they do. Then there is the personalities you are dealing with. Each of the workers are very pleasurable to talk with (they speak English and Spanish). Then there is the owner, Nick. If you cannot get along with Nick, then you need to check your pulse 😂. Nick is a Navy NCO who has achieved one of the highest ranks in the NCO corps. It is his military professionalism that he brings to his company that makes everything run so smooth. Highly recommended
grouperkiller4 03/16/24 — google
Before and after picture - from old run down wood floor to smooth tile. Great customer service, timely and very professional. I will do business again with Mick and his company. Thank you, Mick
Ben Burgos 03/11/24 — google
Mick is extremely knowledgeable, above and beyond service. Team is great at following up as well!
Andres Sanchez 03/4/24 — google
Mick and his team were outstanding. Not only was I satisfied with the work product, Mick always went above & beyond my expectations. For example - after the project was finished (and paid for!), Mick picked up excess materials to return them to the store for me. Additionally, Mick stayed communicative and reliable throughout the project. I'd be very confident recommending Footprints Floors to close friends and family (something that can be hard to come by in Miami!) Thanks again!
Alanna Sadler 02/20/24 — google
I just wanted to express how happy i am with my new floors. The process was finally easy, we all know how getting anything done in miami can be a challenge. The footprints crew came in quick and finished quick. They exceeded my expectations in all facets of my job. Mick came in and helped me with my ideas and also provided a financing option as well with no interest for a year. My floors are close to 80 years old and they look brand new! Thanks guys!
john kilpatrick 02/8/24 — google
I highly recommend Mick and his team. They are highly professional and reliable, very knowledgeable and polite. Mick takes the time to explain everything very clearly, it’s a pleasure to work with him.
Léonard Smith 02/6/24 — google
Footprints Floors Miami/Broward is top tier. My floor install was an excellent experience. From the early on-site arrival at the job start to the finish the team was very pleasant to work with. I am very happy with my new floors!
D Bee 02/5/24 — google
My highest recommendation goes to Footprints Floors Miami! Mick was extremely patient with me as I pushed back my project many times, He answered any questions I had, his team installed the floor in less time than anticipated even with my tricky staircase. It came out looking spectacular! If I ever have another flooring project in Miami I will definitely be giving them another call. Will be posting photos shortly
Danielle Mora 01/31/24 — google
Highly recommend!! Hired to install real hardwood in a bedroom. Mick is knowledgeable and was transparent in terms of pricing and timing! His installers are excellent as well! The floor looks amazing and we will be using him again for another room and restoration of our other wood floors!
Heather Haberman 01/28/24 — google

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