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There’s no better way to freshen up your space and add value to your home. But before you update your flooring, there are many choices to make. We’ve rounded up some flooring contractor FAQs in Ocala / The Villages to help you with your decision-making process. If you want more information, check out our web pages dedicated to different kinds of flooring.

No matter the flooring you choose, you can trust the qualified contractors hired by Footprints Floors to do the job right.

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The first thing to figure out when updating your flooring is what flooring is right for the space. For a bathroom or kitchen where there will be lots of moisture and potentially water on the floor, something like tile or vinyl flooring is ideal because it’s durable and water-resistant. Hardwood flooring is a classic choice for other areas of your home, but you still need to choose between solid or engineered hardwood. Consider the upkeep of different flooring and the wear — do you have young kids or pets? Does the room receive much sun? Answer these questions first to help you decide the kind of flooring that will suit your needs.

It depends! Laminate and vinyl flooring can be installed directly over existing flooring, and solid hardwood can be glued directly onto concrete. Consider factors like the age and condition of your existing flooring and whether it will serve as a sturdy base for new flooring.

Contrary to popular belief, it is not difficult to care for wood flooring. You can simply vacuum hardwood floors to remove grit and debris and use a damp cloth or mop to wipe away dust. To reduce potential scratches, ensure footwear (i.e., heels) has proper plastic caps to prevent scratches, or ask guests to remove their shoes. As a bonus, you can switch up the look of your hardwood floors at any time through staining or refinishing.

You probably bumped into three terms when looking up hardwood flooring online: "painting," "staining," and "refinishing." "Painting" is obvious, but what about the others? A wood stain, usually applied by hand, is used to darken the color of the wood. The "finishing" process involves applying varnish and a coating of sealant, which adds gloss and protects the wood. "Refinishing" is the process of redoing your current flooring finish, revitalizing, and rejuvenating it.

Refinishing or restoring existing wood floors can save you tons of money! If you have old wood flooring that doesn’t look great, it can be tempting to rip it out and start over. But wood flooring is resilient and made to last. Most damage can be repaired, and refinishing or restoring can make wood floors look new. If you’re unsure whether your wood flooring can be saved, the experts at Footprints Floors can assess it.

This is another “it depends” situation. Solid hardwood flooring is more expensive than engineered hardwood. However, solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished more than engineered hardwood, so it may last longer. Engineered hardwood is more affordable and is more resistant to moisture and humidity. If you live in a place with high humidity or greatly varying temperatures, engineered hardwood flooring may be the right choice. Both look beautiful and are easy to take care of.

Laminate flooring is a budget-friendly type of layered flooring that can be made to look like pretty much anything. It’s typically made up of wood fibers compressed into a board or a plywood board. The board is then covered in an “image” layer — basically, a photo of whatever you want the flooring to look like (stone, wood, etc), and a “wear” layer, or protective layer. Some laminate may also have a backing layer made of cork or felt. Laminate is an affordable way to get the look of more expensive wood or stone flooring. It’s pretty durable, making it a great choice for homes with pets or kids, and it’s easy to clean. However, prolonged exposure to water can cause the wood part of the laminate to warp, making it unsuitable for rooms like bathrooms.

Laminate’s wood component makes it susceptible to water damage. Vinyl is an entirely synthetic material, which means it’s waterproof. As long as laminate is installed correctly, it’s fairly water-resistant, but still probably not a suitable choice for bathrooms or mudrooms where water might linger. Vinyl is extremely durable and comes in various of colors, textures, and styles. Both laminate and vinyl are great choices for homes with high traffic from kids and pets, and they’re easy to take care of — but whereas vinyl can go in any room in your home, remember to keep laminate out of the bathroom.

There is a much wider variety of colors, textures, and designs in tile flooring than in hardwood. Tile floors have a lifespan of over a century. Whether you're looking for a traditional or modern look, there is a tile pattern to suit you. Regarding durability, aesthetics, maintenance, and cost, tile is an excellent choice. It's also considered one of the most eco-friendly options for flooring in your home.

Ceramic tiles are made up of clay or other minerals that have been tightly compressed and heated in an oven. They can be glazed or unglazed and come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Porcelain tiles are ceramic tiles that have been heated at an even greater temperature, making them more durable and less porous. Porcelain tiles are better suited for rooms with high moisture content like bathrooms, but their durability makes them an excellent choice for any room. However, ceramic tile is more affordable and still offers great durability.

We hope these flooring contractor FAQs in Ocala / The Villages have been helpful to you as your start your flooring journey. Contact Footprints Floors for a free estimate when you've found flooring you love. You can feel confident in a job well done with our licensed and certified contractors.

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Footprints Floors provides flooring installation services in Ocala / The Villages for both old and new homes. We handle the demolition and removal of the old flooring, as well as the necessary prep work for new flooring. We will even remove baseboards and reinstall them after completing the flooring installation.

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What Our Customers Say

Tom and his Crew did a superior job repairing my floor, which had been water damaged. Looks like new!
Marcia Coomber 06/12/24 — google
Tom is very nice, knowledgeable, and very professional. He gave me all the information I needed to make a decision. The gentleman that came out to do the install was also very nice, professional and did a wonderful job. I would recommend them to anyone. If I ever need my floor done again I will be calling them.
Susan Adkison 06/12/24 — google
I would highly recommend print flooring! Tom is absolutely amazing. He is a true professional! We updated the flooring in our house and he helped us every step of the way. We chose manufactured hardwood flooring for the living room and bedrooms and tile in the kitchen and both bathrooms. They did incredible job and the quality of work is superior! We are going to use Footprints Flooring to update both showers in the house as well. Tom made everything so convenient and stress-free!
Robin Meyers 05/9/24 — google
I called Footprints on a Thursday and they were able to do the installation on Monday. The installer Charles brought all the supplies he needed down to brooms and trash bags. He was amazing and very professional. I would highly recommend this company.
Robin Sherin 05/9/24 — google
Flexible scheduling, excellent workmanship and very competitive pricing. Tom and his crew have definitely earned my future business when it comes to my flooring and backsplash needs!! Thanks Tom!!
MIKEhk DIGUGLIELMO 04/30/24 — google
Every detail was explained to me. Installation went smoothly. I would definitely use footprints again.
Mary Henson 04/13/24 — google
Wonderful experience with Footprints Floors. I needed a very small repair to my LVP floor. Tom was very responsive and sent a skilled technician. I was treated as if I had ordered a houseful of flooring. I would definitely use them again for any sized job!
Cindy Vest 03/24/24 — google
Incredible service and attentiveness to needs and concerns. Tom (the owner) is an excellent communicator and i knew immediately, after our initial interview, that I would be using him and his business. He did not disappoint. Would highly recommend him.
Phillip Elliott 03/22/24 — google
The sales consultant Tom was professional and easily to work with to get this project completed in a timely fashion. The installer Leo was very miticulous and did a fabulous job on our hallway floor and bathroom after our toilet flooded. I am very happy with my new flooring. Thank you Tom and Leo for great customer service!
Katherine Dykes 02/21/24 — google
While surfing the net for a contractor to do my backsplash, I happened to run across this company. Tom, the boss man, was easy to talk to and worked with me from recommending a tiling company to purchase tiles to getting Luis, an expert tiler, who really did a bang up job in installing them. I couldn’t be more impressed with this company.
Neil Noble 02/6/24 — google
Great job. Beyond my expectations.
Randy McVey 01/23/24 — google
Very reasonable price and was a small job but was hard to find someone to do it. They did it for us. Steve came out and did a great job. Thanks footprint flooring for getting it done. Mark and Desiree
Desiree Engel 01/16/24 — google
We had a last minute job that needed to be taken care of asap due to the house being sold. Tom and his guys not only re-arranged their schedules to meet ours, but did a fantastic job refinishing the floor. Highly recommend for professionalism and performance.
Brian Rodrigues 12/21/23 — google
Tom came to take measurements for laying the tile. He also make several suggestions for a quality job. The big box store estimator also came and took measurements only. The "footprints" price was reasonable with the added suggestions. I grade Tom and his crew as 5 star.
Gerald Jacobs 12/18/23 — google
Footprints Floors is simply the best! I had a kitchen backsplash and a shower floor installed and I couldn’t be happier with final result. From the very first meeting with Tom and also his installer, I knew I had made the right choice. The cost, workmanship, and timeline were perfect in every way. I highly recommend Footprints Floors! AAA+
George Toomey 12/13/23 — google

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Footprints Floors is a one-of-a-kind residential flooring installation and restoration business. We offer high quality flooring installations and, with over a decade of dedication, we have quickly become the largest flooring contractor by striving to bring a higher level of customer service and sophistication to an industry where it was severely lacking. Our family-owned business is focused on customer satisfaction and quality results, all while passing savings on to you and yours through our low overhead model.

Footprints Floors is a one-of-a-kind residential flooring installation and restoration business. We offer high quality flooring installations and, with over a decade of dedication, we have quickly become the largest flooring contractor by striving to bring a higher level of customer service and sophistication to an industry where it was severely lacking. Our family-owned business is focused on customer satisfaction and quality results, all while passing savings on to you and yours through our low overhead model.

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