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There’s no better way to freshen up your space and add value to your home. But before you update your flooring, there are many choices to make. We’ve rounded up some flooring contractor FAQs in Waukesha / New Berlin to help you with your decision-making process. If you want more information, check out our web pages dedicated to different kinds of flooring.

No matter the flooring you choose, you can trust the qualified contractors hired by Footprints Floors to do the job right.

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The first thing to figure out when updating your flooring is what flooring is right for the space. For a bathroom or kitchen where there will be lots of moisture and potentially water on the floor, something like tile or vinyl flooring is ideal because it’s durable and water-resistant. Hardwood flooring is a classic choice for other areas of your home, but you still need to choose between solid or engineered hardwood. Consider the upkeep of different flooring and the wear — do you have young kids or pets? Does the room receive much sun? Answer these questions first to help you decide the kind of flooring that will suit your needs.

It depends! Laminate and vinyl flooring can be installed directly over existing flooring, and solid hardwood can be glued directly onto concrete. Consider factors like the age and condition of your existing flooring and whether it will serve as a sturdy base for new flooring.

Contrary to popular belief, it is not difficult to care for wood flooring. You can simply vacuum hardwood floors to remove grit and debris and use a damp cloth or mop to wipe away dust. To reduce potential scratches, ensure footwear (i.e., heels) has proper plastic caps to prevent scratches, or ask guests to remove their shoes. As a bonus, you can switch up the look of your hardwood floors at any time through staining or refinishing.

You probably bumped into three terms when looking up hardwood flooring online: "painting," "staining," and "refinishing." "Painting" is obvious, but what about the others? A wood stain, usually applied by hand, is used to darken the color of the wood. The "finishing" process involves applying varnish and a coating of sealant, which adds gloss and protects the wood. "Refinishing" is the process of redoing your current flooring finish, revitalizing, and rejuvenating it.

Refinishing or restoring existing wood floors can save you tons of money! If you have old wood flooring that doesn’t look great, it can be tempting to rip it out and start over. But wood flooring is resilient and made to last. Most damage can be repaired, and refinishing or restoring can make wood floors look new. If you’re unsure whether your wood flooring can be saved, the experts at Footprints Floors can assess it.

This is another “it depends” situation. Solid hardwood flooring is more expensive than engineered hardwood. However, solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished more than engineered hardwood, so it may last longer. Engineered hardwood is more affordable and is more resistant to moisture and humidity. If you live in a place with high humidity or greatly varying temperatures, engineered hardwood flooring may be the right choice. Both look beautiful and are easy to take care of.

Laminate flooring is a budget-friendly type of layered flooring that can be made to look like pretty much anything. It’s typically made up of wood fibers compressed into a board or a plywood board. The board is then covered in an “image” layer — basically, a photo of whatever you want the flooring to look like (stone, wood, etc), and a “wear” layer, or protective layer. Some laminate may also have a backing layer made of cork or felt. Laminate is an affordable way to get the look of more expensive wood or stone flooring. It’s pretty durable, making it a great choice for homes with pets or kids, and it’s easy to clean. However, prolonged exposure to water can cause the wood part of the laminate to warp, making it unsuitable for rooms like bathrooms.

Laminate’s wood component makes it susceptible to water damage. Vinyl is an entirely synthetic material, which means it’s waterproof. As long as laminate is installed correctly, it’s fairly water-resistant, but still probably not a suitable choice for bathrooms or mudrooms where water might linger. Vinyl is extremely durable and comes in various of colors, textures, and styles. Both laminate and vinyl are great choices for homes with high traffic from kids and pets, and they’re easy to take care of — but whereas vinyl can go in any room in your home, remember to keep laminate out of the bathroom.

There is a much wider variety of colors, textures, and designs in tile flooring than in hardwood. Tile floors have a lifespan of over a century. Whether you're looking for a traditional or modern look, there is a tile pattern to suit you. Regarding durability, aesthetics, maintenance, and cost, tile is an excellent choice. It's also considered one of the most eco-friendly options for flooring in your home.

Ceramic tiles are made up of clay or other minerals that have been tightly compressed and heated in an oven. They can be glazed or unglazed and come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Porcelain tiles are ceramic tiles that have been heated at an even greater temperature, making them more durable and less porous. Porcelain tiles are better suited for rooms with high moisture content like bathrooms, but their durability makes them an excellent choice for any room. However, ceramic tile is more affordable and still offers great durability.

We hope these flooring contractor FAQs in Waukesha / New Berlin have been helpful to you as your start your flooring journey. Contact Footprints Floors for a free estimate when you've found flooring you love. You can feel confident in a job well done with our licensed and certified contractors.

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Footprints Floors provides flooring installation services in Waukesha / New Berlin for both old and new homes. We handle the demolition and removal of the old flooring, as well as the necessary prep work for new flooring. We will even remove baseboards and reinstall them after completing the flooring installation.

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What Our Customers Say

The technician arrived on time and worked efficiently. The finished job made our tired old floors look beautiful again. I would use Footprints Flooring again.
Bruce Erdman 05/14/24 — google
Very pleased with the whole experience of having my floors replaced . From the first contact Rebecca knew what she was talking about and had everything well planned. A 2 day job was done so efficiently that they finished in 1 day and showed up with no problems. Very happy.
Vera Matthews 05/10/24 — google
Rebecca and her team did a beautiful job with our fireplace tile. Rebecca was easy to work with, helpful with ideas and followed through on questions. We were on deadline and she was able to have our project complete. The team who installed our tile were friendly and very thorough, staying late to ensure the project was complete! We are so happy with the outcome and would certainly recommend Footprints Floor!
Laura Ozimek 05/6/24 — google
It was wonderful working with Rebecca and footprints, she and her crew did an amazing job on installing LVP floors in our house. I would highly recommend footprints to anyone who wants their floors done.
Kamal Varma 04/1/24 — google
Rebecca at Footprints Floors did a fantastic job helping me (patiently), while I went through weeks of searching for the exact flooring colors to bring together my kitchen, dining room, and living room carpet. It is absolutely perfect! Becka was willing to talk me off the ledge when my search was becoming seeming impossible! She is a wonderful person and business woman! The installers she uses were also very good. They even had to shave the bottoms off 4 of my doors! But they did the job with smiles on their faces and courtesy! Thank you to all of you!
Cori Ryta 03/29/24 — google
Personalized care and attention to detail is what Rebecca and her team bring to your home. She has many options and pricing that will fit your budget. No job is too large or too small.
Candace Liebner 03/27/24 — google
The Footprints team was amazing. They were knowledgeable, trustworthy, and respectful in my home. The floors look fantastic and I will be having more work done by them in the near future.
Kelly Remondino 03/26/24 — google
Working with Rebecca was a very smooth, straightforward, effortless, and easy experience. From Day 1 she was hands on and was able to help everyway possible. The whole process for our first floor was 2 days between demo and install. I couldn't of asked for an easier process. I am beyond grateful that we went with her. She is very helpful and walks you through the whole process.
Kayla Huck 02/23/24 — google
They got my floors completely refinished in 3 days and they look amazing. Very professional and very respectful company. They made sure I liked the color before they laid it down on the floors. Would recommend this company to anyone looking to get their floors done
Jaiden Blundon 01/16/24 — google
From start to finish, I was very impressed with the level of communication, timeline, and cost. What I was more impressed about was the results. Absolutely beautiful refinished, 100 year old, hardwood floors! I am very thankful for finding this company and I will be referring friends and family. Thanks again, Paul J.
David Hendrickson 11/22/23 — google

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Footprints Floors is a one-of-a-kind residential flooring installation and restoration business. We offer high quality flooring installations and, with over a decade of dedication, we have quickly become the largest flooring contractor by striving to bring a higher level of customer service and sophistication to an industry where it was severely lacking. Our family-owned business is focused on customer satisfaction and quality results, all while passing savings on to you and yours through our low overhead model.

Footprints Floors is a one-of-a-kind residential flooring installation and restoration business. We offer high quality flooring installations and, with over a decade of dedication, we have quickly become the largest flooring contractor by striving to bring a higher level of customer service and sophistication to an industry where it was severely lacking. Our family-owned business is focused on customer satisfaction and quality results, all while passing savings on to you and yours through our low overhead model.

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