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How to Choose Flooring

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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?

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

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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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