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Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Richmond

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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 Richmond. 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 Richmond.

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 Richmond

Professional flooring refinishing near you in Richmond - 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

Pleasant floor refinishing experience right from the start. The owner Scott arrived on time, took measurements and was able to provide the estimate immediately. He was able to get us on the schedule in three weeks. Jonatan and crew did an awesome job, and the floors look like a brand-new installation. We selected the water base stain and sealer, and it looks great!
Gregory Whitmore 06/4/24 — google
I was very satisfied with the preplanning as well as the installation. They promptly responded to my questions prior to the install. The team arrived on time, was very respectful of the residence, and finished the job on time, including removal of all demo materials. Highly recommend this company!
Robert Feagan 05/28/24 — google
Footprints did a great job with my floors and staircase. The crew did a great job walking me through any issues and were always punctual.
Mark McKinley 04/3/24 — google
Scott is a great guy, a real gentleman, and really knows his business. He listened to what we needed done. He gave us the estimate then & there. He put in our floor three years ago, but now we needed some closets floored. Thank goodness we kept left over planking. Jonathan Gonzalez was our project manager. He kept in touch with me during the weeks before our scheduled time. On the job date he let me know when he & his crew would arrive & they were right on time. They installed flooring beautifully & cleaned up after they were done. All the crew was professional & courteous. My husband and I highly recommend Scott and Footprints Flooring.
Lauren Clark 04/1/24 — google
Footprint floors did a great job! They did everything on schedule and the quality of work was excellent!
Donna Bowman 03/28/24 — google
I would confidently give the flooring experience a 4/5 for an overall great experience between quote and outcome. However, Jonatan brings the score up to a 5/5 easily with his incredible customer service and project management.
Chandler Johnson 03/27/24 — google
This company was excellent to work with. They did an outstanding job on the floor, were punctual, and were very considerate. They sent text messages to keep me informed of their schedule so I never had to wait around for them. I highly recommend Footprints Floors. They really know their business.
Barbara Maury 02/26/24 — google
Footprints was competitive price wise and did a great job of installing LVP for me. They were good at communicating, were flexible, and did beautiful work. They exceeded my expectations.
Stewart Wise 02/19/24 — google
Fast communication from start to finish and we were kept up to date on the progress. Bathroom floor install was beautifully done. Would highly recommend them and will use them again for other projects.
D T 02/4/24 — google
Footprints is a wonderful company. The quality of the repair of my wood floors was outstanding. I also compared pricing and they beat competitors. Finally, their customer service was unsurpassed, i.e. answering all sorts of questions and special requests and changes. Awesome.
Shelly Elliott 01/26/24 — google
Excellent work at a reasonable price!
Eric Nost 01/24/24 — google
From the estimate to the execution, Footprint Floors was excellent! I am big on communication during these types of projects and you get your own project manager (Jonatan was excellent!) who keeps you updated and informed throughout the process. I was blown away by the work. They are perfectionists with sanding and staining. My newly refinished floors are a dream in my 100 year old original wood home. I cannot say enough good things about Footprint Floors. Highly recommend!! UPDATE: I accidentally got a stain on my new floors while stripping paint on my steps. I texted my project manager, Jonatan, and he asked around before providing me the best solution for the stain. That method didn’t work so he came out to sand it down and refinish it. This was weeks AFTER I paid and left a glowing review. This company truly cares about their customers and goes above and beyond. I’m blown away by the exceptional service.
Jessie Barford 01/16/24 — google
Every aspect of the installation was flawless. Highly recommend Scott with Footprint Floors. He sent Jonatan and his team, and they were excellent in all aspects of the job.
Tom/Ann Swift 01/12/24 — google
Had a great experience with Footprints Floors. They are very knowledgeable and did a great job with my floors!
Lauren Rush 01/11/24 — google
We were really pleased with Scott's proposal and expertise. We were also very happy with the project manager Jonatan and the crew. They showed up promptly and finished our floors in one day. They were engaging, courteous, and finished the floors to our liking. The floors look great and we continue to receive compliments from our friends and family. We would highly recommend Footprints floors Richmond for flooring repair and other flooring services. We look forward to using them for another project.
Lewis Stockdale Jr 12/26/23 — google
Fast, courteous, neat, and went above and beyond for the project. Fair price too!
raven songs 12/8/23 — google
Excellent work. Professional and high quality. Would use/recommend
Eric McArdle 12/7/23 — google
Johnathan arrived on time.. He and his crew were polite, pleasant and cleaned up all of the mess and did a terrific job!!! Very pleased with my kitchen floor and steps and will definitely consider Footprints Floors for future projects!!!!
Action M 11/15/23 — google
From quote to execution, Footprints Floors was very responsive and professional. The tile installation was perfect! I definitely recommend this company.
Evelyn Pertz 11/11/23 — google
Very professional and I would recommend this business to anyone. My backsplash looks beautiful 😍 . They score a 10 with me.
Sheila S Robinson 11/10/23 — google

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