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Professional hardwood floor refinishing in Plymouth / Maple Grove.

Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Plymouth / Maple Grove

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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 Plymouth / Maple Grove. 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 Plymouth / Maple Grove.

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 Plymouth / Maple Grove

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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

Beautiful job. Even my contractor complimented him. Best bid, flexible scheduling. Got the job done quickly despite surprise problems with the subflooring. I was working long distance from Alabama, so I appreciated his excellent communication. Delighted to see his work and meet a him- a very pleasant, smart, committed worker! Ten stars!
Lynn Peterson 05/21/24 — google
Prompt and professional.
Virginia Meneses 04/12/24 — google
Carson & his team made our dream a reality with this project. They were fast, responsive and detail oriented, we couldn’t be happier with how our floor turned out. They were very friendly and respectful every time they stepped into our home. If you are contemplating using Carsen & his team for future projects you will not be disappointed.
Joseph Leahy 04/11/24 — google
Fair pricing and they do good work. I highly recommend!
Sandra Dezell 04/10/24 — google
Footprints floors refinished my hardwood floor and they do very good job. I recommend them to anyone who wants their floor work done.
Abdi Korosso 04/8/24 — google
My family are very happy with our new floor Carson and his team installed in our home this week . They did work efficiently & effectively! Thank You!
Kedija Hussen 04/8/24 — google
Thanks for all the great work restoring our damaged floors!
John Lindquist 03/27/24 — google
We had a great experience with Carson! He was helpful during the estimate and we are very happy with the product he recommended. They demo’d our old hardwood/carpet from the main floor and replaced with LVP. The existing subfloor was in bad shape, but their team was able to level everything out, fix soft spots, and got most of the squeaky areas. Our house has a weird layout with many areas to cut around and connect again, and they were able to make the entire floor seamless with no transitions. It was impressive! Their team was efficient, professional, and did really great work. We love the results and would absolutely recommend!
James Horne 03/25/24 — google
The pictures are the proof of performance
Latoya Hill 03/11/24 — google
My wife and I are very happy with our new floor Carson and his team installed in our home last week. They were willing to work around our schedule, and completed the job in one day from start finish. -Jerry and Jane Trabant
Jordan Trabant 02/24/24 — google
Amazing service! They made the process so easy, we reached out and Carson came out the following day and was able to start and finish the project the following week! Efficient and affordable, we highly recommend!
Teanna Haas 02/22/24 — google
Excellent service!
Sawyer Thommes 02/22/24 — google
They are the best in the industry. They do high-quality work. We got our refinishing floors. They came out. They got the job done in two days About 300 Square feet of hardwood floor. I made a mistake and messed up my floors they came back out that same week and fixed it. I highly recommend this company.
Ted Snyder 02/6/24 — google
Carson was prompt, professional, and his crew did a fantastic job on the tile in our bathroom and floor refinishing. We will use them again.
Rick Korab 01/8/24 — google
Carson was out days after my call with a quote. Guys were prompt & did great work. Very respectful before with getting things moved and covered, Cleaned up really well after the job. Would recommend to others.
Tyler Ockuly 01/5/24 — google
Carson and his crew were great to work with. They refinished our honey oak floor to a more modern grey/walnut and were very happy with the final product.
Steve Inderrieden 12/20/23 — google
From initial consultation to final delivery, Carson and crew exceeded expectations. Great looking floors!
John Crouch 12/14/23 — google
Footprints Floors is the one. We really appreciate the quality, professionalism, and responsiveness of Carson and the team. We’re also impressed with how the team managed our expectations before, during, and after the project. The team matched an existing floor pattern and shade beautifully. Highly recommended!
Shirley Landry 08/22/23 — google
Carson, Nelson & team did an outstanding job on my wood floors. They communicated well and worked efficiently! Would recommend to anyone!
Andrew Lanners 08/21/23 — google
Carson, and his team from Footprints Floors, have just completed work to sand and refinish my hardwood oak floors. The floors turned out beautifully! The stain brings out the natural grain in the wood and the sealant they used covers and protects the floor. Sanding, staining and sealant work was all done very well and very neatly. Carson and his crew were very professional and very courteous at all times. I would definitely call Carson again.
Marci Siers 08/8/23 — google

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