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Professional hardwood floor refinishing in Warner Robins / Macon.

Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Warner Robins / Macon

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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 Warner Robins / Macon. 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 Warner Robins / Macon

Professional flooring refinishing near you in Warner Robins / Macon - 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

Michael and his crew at Footprints Floors did an excellent job from beginning to end. Great communication- which is hard to find these days. Very pleased with my tile backsplash paired with quartz countertops installed by Majestic Kitchen & Bath.
David Yelverton 06/4/24 — google
Footprints did such a great job restoring the floors in my 1900’s home. They were able to repair the broken flooring and brought it from looking dull and dirty to absolutely beautiful! Very happy with how fast they got the job done and fit me into the schedule. Will definitely use them again for future projects.
Amanda V 05/16/24 — google
I had a great experience with Footprints Floors. They were professional and did the job well. I confidently recommend them.
Sasha Sol 05/14/24 — google
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Mary Clement 04/25/24 — google
100% recommend!! Michael and his crew are very professional and do amazing work!
Jamie Brown 04/23/24 — google
Mike was amazing throughout the process. He was very professional and communicated with me every step of the way. I will definitely be reaching out to Footprint Floors again.
Hu Whitten 04/13/24 — google
Had 2 bathrooms remodeled. Excellent workmanship. Both bathes are so beautiful!!! I still have 2 bathrooms and a kitchen to remodel. Will definitely use Mike Brown at Footprints Floora of Middle GA.
Kim Wendler 03/20/24 — google
These guys were amazing! Michael is very involved in insuring the project run smoothly and is done correctly. They came in to fix work that a previous flooring company did, and knocked it out of the park. Sandra, the team lead, was on site everyday Always willing to answer questions and make suggestions. My only regret is that I didn’t go with this company to begin with. Trust me, don’t make that same mistake. :)
Cameron Foss 03/5/24 — google
Footprints Floors is the BEST! Best quality and service in Middle Georgia!!
Courtney Tabb 03/2/24 — google
Footprints Floors was phenomenal. Michael was very responsive and explained everything. Daniel, the lead installer did an excellent job with his crew. Our home looks so much more bright and open, and we can’t recommend Footprints Floors enough.
Brent Bott 03/1/24 — google
I love, love, love my new tile flooring. Footprints provided a five-star experience. Nothing negative to share. The owner is very personable and the installers were experts at their craft! If I have more flooring needs, I won't hesitate to call Footprints.
SHERIE W 02/28/24 — google
Highly recommend! Michael and his crews do an amazing job!
Shanna Brown 02/11/24 — google
Footprints Floors was amazing to work with. Michael is a honest and genuine person. Our project was not easy and he went out of his way to make sure the job was done correctly. The installation crew was exceptional! Highly recommend!!
Dan Hermansen 02/3/24 — google
We’ve used Footprints twice. Both times we were very satisfied. Everyone is very polite and professional. The quality of work is phenomenal. And the whole process is easy. Highly recommend.
Clayton Kendrick 10/5/23 — google
Michael was super nice & friendly. He explained everything to me in full details.
Tomeka 09/13/23 — google
They were all very professional and fast. They did a great job. Can’t wait for the new tile shower
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