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Professional hardwood floor refinishing in Roseville / Folsom.

Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Roseville / Folsom

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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 Roseville / Folsom. 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 Roseville / Folsom.

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 Roseville / Folsom

Professional flooring refinishing near you in Roseville / Folsom - 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

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Robert Daniels 06/12/24 — google
Footprints did a beautiful job restoring our wood floor and adding more. Thank you !!!
L P 05/30/24 — google
Ron and the team were able to start and complete the work one week earlier than expected, and did a really high quality job. The attention to detail was amazing! Thank you.
Dave Peck 05/30/24 — google
I highly recommend Footprints Floors if you need any flooring work done in your home. Their work was done in a timely manner and looks great. Very easy to work with and provided very competitive pricing.
Eddie Maria 05/15/24 — google
Ron and his crew were very polite, professional and tidy. They were also very respectful of our wish to maintain the historic nature of the pine flooring in our house built in the 1880's. We think the result looks like the floor probably looked 140 years ago. Thanks!
Jeff 04/17/24 — google
I recently contacted Footprints Floors for a quote on refurbishing a hardwood floor. Ron was extremely responsive and his communication was timely, thorough and exactly what I was looking for. Footprints Flooring shows extreme attention to detail. Highly recommend them for any flooring project. They do excellent work!
Mike VO 03/12/24 — google
We could not be more in love with our new floors and stairs. I don't usually leave reviews but Ron and his crew were the most impressive and professional contractors we have had the pleasure to work with, and they did an incredible job. We had a tricky flooring install and Ron and his team took the time and effort to figure out a solution, and it came out absolutely perfect. The open communication, willingness to work around our busy schedule, and skill of his crew are unmatched, and we would definitely use them again in future projects. They are an amazing team, and do even more amazing work.
Jenna vassar 12/16/23 — google
I had Footprints refinish our hardwoods, add matching hardwood in our living room and dining room, and redo all of our baseboards. I have nothing but amazing things to say about this company. Ron was incredibly attentive, timely, and knowledgeable. He was not pushy in trying to upsell any particular products or services and truly wanted to make our floors look as good as possible. His crew of workers were just as amazing. They were timely, courteous, and hard working, and did a phenomenal job with everything in the house. They handled our home as if it were their own. I would highly recommend anyone needing either flooring installed or refinished to use Footprints. Pricing was more than fair and the project was completed within about a month or so of our initial contact with Ron. You will not be disappointed with their service!
Joshua Garcia 11/21/23 — google
I recently purchased a home built in 1950 with original hardwood floors, and Ron's extensive knowledge, care and expertise was unmatched when it came to my floors. I trusted his recommendations from the beginning, and working with him and his team was such a pleasure! Ron was diligent and communicative throughout the entirety of the project and finished the project within a week. I would highly recommend Ron to anyone looking to have a flooring project done as his work was outstanding.
Taylor Gomes 11/6/23 — google
Very professional & up front on options for either refinish or cover existing floors. We decided to refinish & they turned out beautifully.
James Foster 10/30/23 — google
Ron and his team are very professional and accommodating. Their work is high quality and they go the extra mile to make sure the customer's needs are met. Thank you Footprints Floors.
Mihaela Harris 10/25/23 — google
Working with Ron and his team was so easy. Ron was always in communication, visited the project daily, and provided timely updates. Moving into a new home can be hectic, but the team stayed on the timeline provided and on budget. Ron’s advise and experience really helped bring our ideas to life and we are thrilled with the end result. Thank you Footprint Floors for the great new quality flooring throughout our house!
Obie Scott 09/18/23 — google
I work for a senior living community. I had Footprints floors come out and install laminate flooring in a room. They did an amazing job! Super friendly. I will be using them for all future flooring needs of my building. You won't be disapointed with these guys!
Todd Criner 08/31/23 — google
I am more than pleased with the laminate flooring that was done for me by Footprints Floors out of Roseville. Ron gave me a good estimate up front and kept me apprised; very professional and easy to work with. The work crew was prompt, courteous, and exacting in their attention to detail. The subflooring they started with was somewhat uneven (older home) and they did their magic to bring up the dips and sand down the mounds for a smooth flat surface. They were lightening fast with this project and cleaned up every speck when they were finished. This company genuinely exceeded my expectations and I would recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone who wants quality workmanship at a very competitive price.
Denise Sheridan 08/16/23 — google
We were impressed with Ron’s (owner’s) clear evaluation of our project and proposed solution. His crew arrived promptly on the appointed day and set to the task. No time wasted, a seamless installation and thorough cleanup upon completion. Professionalism of the highest order: thank you, Footprints!
Jay Samuelsson 08/14/23 — google
We have worried about refinishing our wood floors because they are stressed to resemble older floors and we did not want to lose that look. Footprints was very sensitive to our concerns and did a wonderful job of refinishing the floors without losing their charm. They were very communicative, on time, and very concerned with getting the look we wanted. We were very glad to have found them, and we would happily have them back should the need arise.
Karyl Fisher 04/17/23 — google
Footprints floors was fantastic. Ron was very prompt and informative on the process and products used and kept us updated throughout the process. The guys doing the work diligently prepped the area and insured we were happy with the results all the way through.
Shaun Ferderer 03/16/23 — google
Footprints was very professional from start to finish. No surprises. Just honest good quality work. Ron, the owner, was knowledgeable, on time and a man of his word. I wood recommend this company to anyone looking for floor work.
Micah Comer 03/15/23 — google
Craftsmen is how I would describe Ron’s team. The flooring looks like a million bucks! Couldn’t be happier with the results.
Kimball Hinds 03/12/23 — google
The Footprints Flooring team was amazing. We actually found them on Instagram. We reached out for a consult and estimate to get our 1950s original hardwood floors refinished. Making the appointment for the estimate was very easy and we got the quote for the work, including some additional options back very quickly. Once we decide to move forward, we were scheduled quickly as well. We had an area where an old wall heater was removed as well as a fireplace that were both not repaired with hardwood as they were carpeted over. The crew did an amazing job removing the awful patch jobs done by previous owners and lacing in hardwood to match. There was some old termite damage found and quickly addressed by the team as well. Work commenced on Monday 2/13 and we received the text Saturday night that the job was complete. They even stayed late to wrap up the work so it didn’t carry over into this week. We never felt pressured to make any choices from a sales perspective. Ron is amazing at keeping you in the loop even if you (like we) were not easily reachable during business hours. Communication is key and they nailed it. I never felt like we had to chase them down to see what the status was or how things were progressing. Anytime a change was made or additional work was needed we promptly got an updated invoice tracking the changes. I would HIGHLY recommend Footprints Flooring to anyone in need of flooring. The whole experience was amazing and we LOVE our new floors!
Amber Dingfelder 02/21/23 — google

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