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How to Choose Flooring

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Every aspect of a home plays an important role in your comfort. You want your home to reflect your personal style, as well as meet the needs of your daily routine. Choosing the right flooring is a huge part of that.

So, how does one choose the right flooring? Should floors be lighter or darker than the walls? Should every room have the same flooring? How often do you want to clean it? Read about the different types of flooring and find the answers to these questions below.

Once you know how to choose flooring for your home, Footprints Floors is here to provide professional installation. Contact Footprints Floors today for a free estimate!

Types of Home Flooring

There are many different kinds of flooring to reflect every kind of style. Choosing flooring for your home - or even a particular room - depends on a number of lifestyle and environmental factors. Here is a brief overview of five different kinds of flooring:

Solid Hardwood


Hardwood is a classic for a reason. Adding hardwood flooring to your home can add to your home value, potentially increasing the resale price. It’s hypoallergenic and easy to clean. If you want to change the color at any point, hardwood can be sanded and refinished - something Footprints Floors can take care of for you.

Hardwood floors come in a variety of colors and finishes for every style, and offer different levels of durability depending on where they’re located in the home (and whether or not you have, say, toddlers or pets running around). Hardwood floors can be glued directly to concrete and have some insulation properties that may help lower energy bills over time.

Laminate


This material is budget-friendly, easy to clean, stain and scratch-resistant, and super durable. It can be installed over most existing floors if you want to change up the look of your home without having to rip out old flooring. This material is a great option for sunny rooms because it resists fading from UV light.

Engineered Hardwood


If you live in a place with high humidity or greatly varying temperatures throughout the year but love the look of solid hardwood, consider engineered hardwood instead. Engineered hardwood expands and contracts less than solid hardwood, meaning it can even be used in a basement and with radiant heat. It’s available in a variety of colors and finishes, and it costs less than traditional solid hardwood.

Ceramic, Porcelain and Stone Tile


Tile is waterproof so it's the favorite for use in kitchens, bathrooms and basements. Tile is low maintenance and can increase your home’s value. From the material to the look, tile provides tons of options for style, color and textures - even tile that looks like wood if you like the look of hardwood but want something different. It can even be installed outdoors on a patio, or in direct sunlight, and it’s easy to repair.

Luxury Vinyl Plank or Tile


Vinyl is making a comeback. It comes in a variety of colors, patterns and textures; it’s durable, attractive and affordable. Vinyl is a great option for homes with lots of pets or kids because of its durability, and it’s also a quieter option than ceramic or hardwood floors (no click-click-click of heels or dog toenails). Vinyl can be installed over most floors, so if you want a change you don’t need to remove existing flooring. All vinyl is water-resistant and some of it is even waterproof, making it a great option for bathrooms and kitchens. It’s easy to clean and stain resistant.

If you’re someone who loves to cook big meals, vinyl is more shock-absorbent than other flooring, making it good for standing for long periods (or accidentally dropping dishes. It happens).

The Right Flooring For You


When you’re wondering what flooring to choose, there’s always the big question: Should you use the same flooring throughout your home? The answer? You can if you want to. However, some rooms require different flooring based on moisture content. For example, even if you love the look of hardwood, it’s probably not the best choice for your bathroom.

You should keep the look of your flooring consistent in one continuous space, but feel free to change it up at naturally existing barriers like walls or doors. If you feel strongly about having the same look throughout your home with your floors, picking something like laminate or vinyl that works in every room is a great option.

As for colors, darker floors next to lighter walls can help make a room feel more spacious. However, if you have low ceilings, a floor that is lighter than the walls can create an illusion of height. In the end, it’s up to your personal preference, and what you think will look best with already existing decor.

Now that you know more about different kinds of flooring, it's also time to consider your lifestyle. How often do you need to (or want to) clean? Do you have young children or pets that make messes?

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If you are searching for floor installers in Richmond, you have come to the right place. Footprints Floors Richmond has some of the highest ratings, thanks to our quality craftsmanship and incredible customer service.

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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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