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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?

Footprints Floors is the Top Flooring Company in St. Paul / Woodbury

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

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What Our Customers Say

Gary took on a difficult project after the previous contractor quit. He did first class work at a very fair price and in a reasonable time frame. He had to install underlayment in my entire home, including adding sisters to most of the joists. He made the floor perfectly level and it does not squeak! He then installed LVP throughout the home. It looks great! I'd hire him for any job without hesitation! (Ignore mess in photos, remodel not done yet.)
James G. 02/12/24 — google
Courteous, knowledgeable, and proficient. We had a problem caused by the builders of our two-plus year old house: there was a depression in the subfloor, causing our vinyl plank flooring to begin to fail. Gary had seen the problem before, and knew how to proceed to find the cause of the problem, and repair the subfloor. Joel, the technician, was very capable and did a fine repair with minimal replacement of planks. We would recommend Footprints Floors highly.
K Johnson 01/21/24 — google
I had such a positive experience with Footprints Floors. From start to finish Gary and his crew were so very professional. Gary talked me through the process and gave me the information to make the right decision about my home. He introduced me to a supplier and I was able to find an affordable flooring option. Joel and Paul, the installation crew, were timely and talented. They did a beautiful job installing my floors in such a short amount of time. I cannot recommend this company enough! You will be so happy with the quality of work and customer service you receive!
Stacy Fox 09/25/23 — google
Gary’s and his crew did a great job for us. He was flexible in scheduling. Most important, he sent a true craftsman to do our bathroom tile job. It was a small project but required skill to add on to previously laid tile without it being noticeable.
Mary Kay Kanninen 09/18/23 — google
Gary was very professional and very easy to work with throughout the entire process. I appreciated working with him and would highly recommend.
Debbie Steenson 08/17/23 — google
Gary and his team went above and beyond. I would hire them again without any hesitation.
McCormick family 08/17/23 — google
Company was very accommodating to a compressed time frame on my part. All of the employees I interacted with were professional. My floors look great. Very happy with the work completed.
Jason Cook 08/8/23 — google
Gary was very knowledgeable and ensured our outdoor tile would be installed properly with the best products to last as long as possible. It looks fantastic.
Molly FitzPatrick 06/23/23 — google
Gary is great to work with - would definitely recommend!
Jillie Whitford 06/2/23 — facebook
Gary and his team at Footprints did an excellent job with our flooring project, laying nearly 1k feet of new flooring in a single day. The result was phenomenal, the team was very easy to work with. They will be my first call for our next project. I can't recommend them highly enough!
Richard Payne 05/18/23 — google
Refinished my wood floors. Got it done on my schedule and turned out great. Thank you.
Jim Umb 05/6/23 — google
Gary was very professional and knowledgeable. He explained the process well and was patient with questions. The floors look beautiful.
Kurt Cottier 02/28/23 — google
My new tile floor is beautiful! Gary and Jeff were both very helpful after a bad experience with another contractor. They exceeded my expectations in every way. Definitely recommend!
Emilie Werner 01/19/23 — google

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