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Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Savannah

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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 Savannah. 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.

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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 Savannah

Professional flooring refinishing near you in Savannah - 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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Dale McHenry 06/7/24 — google
I was very impressed with the thorough, professional and detailed estimate I received from Footprints Floors. They were a pleasure to work with.
Rick Gorski 05/14/24 — google
As an experienced interior designer, I would highly recommend John and his crew. They are professional, attentive to detail and provide experience and appropriate knowledge of all things flooring.
Dale Minske 05/14/24 — google
Excellent work, responsive and professional
Gary Whitaker 04/1/24 — google
John is very responsive, reasonably priced and works with great pride in his work.
Sherry Jernigan 03/15/24 — google
We had a hot mess , footprints floors were amazing to work with Great people and they keep their word about when they are coming. They did an absolute amazing job. John is a great man. If you want your flooring to look good and done correctly then call Footprints Floors of the Lowcountry
Inland Harbor 02/16/24 — google
John has been THE most responsive contractor we have ever worked with on any project. His caring and integrity are above board. The workmanship of the crew is excellent. We had a great experience with Footprints.
Gail Siegel 01/22/24 — google
John and his crew are awesome - Floor looks so great after we got flooded by dishwasher - Great price, on time as scheduled and just great folks to work with - My wife is thrilled with the result! Thank you so much!
Brad Hoffman 01/18/24 — google
John was so easy to work with. His installer Mack was a pleasure to have in my home. He was knowledgeable, efficient, on time both days and the floor came out just as I wanted! Thank you for your service!👍👍
Lions Club 01/18/24 — google
John came out for an estimate for our floors after we sustained water damage from a toilet leak. He was the only flooring contractor to respond. He was prompt, courteous, and complete with his assessment of the work to be done. He sent a detailed estimate quickly. I will call him again!
Frankie Thornton 11/12/23 — google
We moved to Savannah from out of state and needed to have the flooring replaced before the arrival of our furniture. The original contractor had many excuses for delaying the installation. We were lucky to find Footprints Floors and our project was put back on track. Their workmanship was excellent, very detailed and the flooring turned out beautifully. The installer was very professional, polite, and responsive to our needs. We highly recommend this company. In fact, we are planning to utilize their services for our upcoming bathroom flooring project.
Cecile Oberle 10/19/23 — google
A few set backs on timing issues, but quality and value set them apart from other contractors. Would recommend them to anyone needing a professional job done!!
Bill Miller 10/2/23 — google
John and his team did great job with our oak flooring restoration. I didn’t think it would be possible to make our old floors look as good as they do now.
Tom Golden 09/5/23 — google
My wife & I used Footprint Floors to install new hardwood flooring in our home we just purchased this past December. The quality of work and attention to detail was excellent. We had other projects going on around the same time & they were extremely professional and concious of the other work being done. Our painter was even impressed saying he "would work behind Footprint Floors anytime".
Frank Valentour 03/23/23 — google

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