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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 Plymouth / Maple Grove 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 Plymouth / Maple Grove 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 Plymouth / Maple Grove 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

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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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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