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Professional hardwood floor refinishing in O’fallon / St. Charles County.

Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in O’fallon / St. Charles County

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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 O’fallon / St. Charles County. 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 O’fallon / St. Charles County.

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 O’fallon / St. Charles County

Professional flooring refinishing near you in O’fallon / St. Charles County - 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

We've already been recommending Footprints to friends and neighbors, based on the high quality work they did on our new house. We got very good value for our money, Adam talked us through the pros and cons of each decision, took our needs and questions seriously, and kept us up-to-date on progress every step of the way.
Rachel Swihart 05/30/24 — google
I can not say enough about how pleased I am with Footprint Flooring and the crew that replaced my floors. Adam is amazingly helpful, patient and all around nice guy! He walked me through each step to take to ensure I was comfortable purchasing my flooring. But the best part of this whole experience was the two guys that did my entire floor, they were THE HARDEST WORKING, NONSTOP PROFESSIONAL CREW EVER. They had my old floors removed and replaced in two days! Highly recommend Adam and his guys!! Been showing them off to anyone I can.
Betty Dodson 05/23/24 — google
Adam and the staff at Footprints Floors were wonderful to work with. He had lots of great suggestions and was a great communicator throughout my project. His crew came and did the work and left my house clean. I would definitely recommend them!
Rick Woltman 05/22/24 — google
Easy to work with, professional ,did a wonderful job, offered options. 100% pleased with our fireplace surround.
Sue Gardner 05/10/24 — google
Adam and his team were organized and worked efficiently to complete the project, a superior performance. I now have an enhanced look to the interior of my home. Excellent craftsmanship at a competitive price.
Rick Pittman 04/8/24 — google
Adam went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right and on time. He made a couple additional trips out to the house during the planning phase to ensure the quality product he promised us. We ran into some minor wood rotting issues with the sub floor during the removal of the old tile and he scheduled an emergency appointment that evening to have his carpenter come out and fix it. John the tile guy is a skilled craftsman and did an amazing job installing our tile. Both individuals were very pleasant to work with. I’d hire them both again without hesitation.
Andy Fetsch 02/20/24 — google
Footprints Floors did a great job on my bathroom wall tile. the work was professional and very well done. Thanks
Michael Stroud 02/19/24 — google
My wife and I needed someone to replace about a dozen tiles fairly quickly and Adam was able to come the next day. He is personable, thorough and quickly gave us a reasonable quote. The work was done by John a couple of days later. John is also personable as well as very professional. The work was done in a timely manner and to our complete satisfaction. I highly recommend Footprints.
Tim Wilson 02/19/24 — google
Received great support and help through out the project. Quality work and wonderful people.
Aparna Gangula 02/7/24 — google
Everything was done reliably and carefully. Really beautiful work! Vanity still to be installed by a plumber, but tile floor already looking gorgeous.
Susanne Renner 01/17/24 — google
Awesome service, top notch workmanship. Recommend unequivocally.
Polly Ruhland 12/27/23 — google
Adam and his crew did an incredible job installing my wood floor. I was very impressed with their professionalism. Their advice and transparent communication offered me a complete sense of comfort in the entire project. I will definitely call them again and recommend anyone interested in. New flooring doing the same. Thank you Adam and your entire crew. Steve
Steve Hardway 12/15/23 — google
The team at footprints flooring were professional, and did an amazing job! They were patient and they worked with me to understand all of my options. It was clear they were not trying to upsell me for anything I didn’t need. They offered a consultative approach during the entire buying process. When it came time to install and throughout the process, they over communicated which left my wife and I feeling incredibly Confident about the process. When the installers arrived, they were professional, and left my home Clean and complete! I would use footprints flooring again as soon as I need flooring installed!
Adam Mitchem 11/7/23 — google
Everyone was great to work with. They asked questions to make sure tile was going in right. Adam made sure everything was great
Barb Knehans 09/2/23 — Ninthroot
Terrific service. We had Adam come (not sure if there are other people to come for estimates) and he was so helpful for all of our questions and curiosities. He took time to work up multiple quotes for us, thoroughly looked at all the floors, explained everything, etc. he wasn't seeming annoyed that we kept him probably longer than he expected, nor annoyed that we had multiple quote requests. He knew saving money was important to us and walked us through all of our options of various costs. Ultimately, the responsiveness and respect for our budget made our decision very easy to choose this company. The workers were EXTREMELY fast and kind. They helped my husband fix our vent registers and such. I can't say enough positive things about working with this team! We would hire them again immediately for any other flooring concerns. Pictured is our new Cortec stone!
Valerie Weise 08/21/23 — google
Adam and his team did a fantastic job. Our home had some challenges to address due to being an older home and they were creative in fixing the issues. Our home looks like new with the luxury vinyl flooring. They did the entire main level in 3 days (removing old, prep, and installation of new). All of the crew members were kind and professional and respectful. Adam was very patient with all of my questions with the process and with floor selection. I highly recommend them.
Tammy Braun 07/22/23 — google
This was the best experience I've ever had with a home improvement professional. The project came in on time and on budget. Adam Muise (and Karsen) was highly responsive - hands on but never in the way, always touching base. Transparent communication on costs. Julio and his crew were clearly experienced. I'm thrilled with the work and the products. I definitely recommend!
Linda McCartney 06/27/23 — google
From the initial consultation with Adam I noticed a difference in the professionalism and attention to detail that was lacking from others. Adam has been very responsive to questions and checking in on progress, ensuring high-quality work. The work was completed within two weeks of the initial consultation. No one came close to matching that timeframe. Gustav did a beautiful job installing the kitchen backsplash and bathroom tile floor. Everything was cleaned up and disposed of leaving nothing behind. I would HIGHLY recommend Footprints Floors!!!
Cathy Brown 06/6/23 — google
Adam and his crew were so wonderful to work with! They were always on time, very quick to answer questions, and my floors are perfect! The workers worked very efficiently, cleaned up after them selves, and always asked if I was satisfied with the work they accomplished each day. Adam would even provide me with other resources that weren't part of this job, such as helping me figure out how to replace my stair railing.
Sara Childers 05/12/23 — google
I would recommend this team as they did a fantastic job, removed the old tile and installed the new tile. the bathroom looks great. it was all completed quickly.
Laurie D. 03/25/24 — Thumbtack

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