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Professional hardwood floor refinishing in Cumming / Woodstock.

Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Cumming / Woodstock

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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 Cumming / Woodstock. 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 Cumming / Woodstock.

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 Cumming / Woodstock

Professional flooring refinishing near you in Cumming / Woodstock - 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

The crew did an excellent job! I came home and couldn't even tell anyone had been working in the house. Completely dust free!
jeff phillips 05/17/24 — google
Very pleased with the flooring and installation. Friendly crew and Professional. FOOTPRINTS FLOORS are #1. Great company, Leadership.
Roger Strange 05/8/24 — google
The floors and staircase look amazing. I will use Footprints for all my future projects and recommend others do the same!
Loften Davis 04/26/24 — google
Tim and team are awesome. Tim was prompt and professional when given the quote, no hidden cost, very about what was in scope and what was out of scope. He communicated throughout the entire process. The crew was wonderful as well, very professional and polite. The work itself was beyond our expectations. If you are looking for great work and a contract who holds to his word and easy to get a hold of, then Tim is your guy
Mike Link 04/11/24 — google
It was good choice in selecting FootPrints Flooring to replace the flooring in 5 rooms. The work surpassed my expectations and I am amazed at the fitting around the fireplace hearth. After they got the glued down flooring up they completed the installation of the bamboo h/w flooring in one day. Yes, I would recommended these guys and if I need more floors replaced I will be contacting them to do the work.
Robert Finney 03/29/24 — google
Footprints was a pleasure to work with. The owner was very helpful and responsive, and the crew was amicable, considerate and knowledgeable. The hardwood floors and bathroom tile look great! Overall, I couldn’t be more pleased. Elizabeth F.
Elizabeth Hamilton-Fowler 02/8/24 — google
I have nothing but good things to say about Tim Busbee and his crew. I had hardwood floors installed in my bedroom. They were professional, neat and executed the project with beautiful results. Tim also had the best pricing compared to several other companies. I found a smart businessman who knows how to exceed customers' expectations. You can't go wrong to them. From and extremely satisfied customer!
Bob Mertz 01/25/24 — google
Awesome crew did a Amazing job my floor looks Great! Glad I went with Footprints Floors
James Broughton 12/5/23 — google
I can not say enough about what an amazing job this company did on my floors. From the initial estimate all the way to the completion of the project, the communication with excellent, work was completed on time and the end product was beautiful. I would without hesitation recommend Tim and Footprints Floors for all your flooring needs.
Kristy Grayson 10/6/23 — google
I now have a beautiful tile floor in my downstairs bedroom thanks to Tim & his wonderful crew. Davon & his son did an absolutely wonderful job. Scheduling was somewhat difficult due to Coved but Tim always kept me informed & updated. I can't speak to value because it is all expensive to me but I do know that it was worth it. Thanks guys!
Suzette Landau 08/8/23 — google
First class experience. On time, fantastic communication throughout, and excellent craftsmanship. Highly recommend Tim and his company!
Terry Phillips 06/26/23 — google
Tim and his team refinished my hardwoods that were in rough shape. They did an amazing job, finished on time, and keep me in the loop the whole time. The floors look better than they did when they were brand new. I would highly recommend them!
JR Downs 06/8/23 — google
Great service, competitive pricing, great quality. Tim and his team were great to work with. Professional in every way, definitely recommend.
Trey Moon 03/30/23 — google
Tim was very personable and knowledgeable and the customer service was awesome. The crew he has is A+. I will be using them again soon for my tiling job. Highly recommend Footprints Floors.
Sandra Tant 02/23/23 — google
We used Footprints Floors to remodel the main staircase in our home and we would do it again in an instant! Tim, the owner, was very responsive, courteous, and helpful throughout the whole process. The work was beautifully done and I am beyond happy with how it turned out. The work was also done for the agreed-upon price, and there were no increases at all to the estimate. The price Tim quoted was the price we paid. The work crew was very thoughtful and diligent and treated our home and everyone in it with the utmost respect. Whenever they left for the day, they cleaned after themselves so well that we could hardly tell they were there, hard at work tearing out and replacing a staircase. The whole experience was wonderful and I would call them again if I ever needed any flooring work done at my home.
Matt Ramsey 02/21/23 — google
Footprints Floors is amazing. Tim Busbee is a great guy…answered all my questions, provided a competitive estimate and was present throughout the project. His “team” installed my new wood floors quickly and beautifully. They were professional, timely and pleasant! I would definitely recommend Footprint Floors.
Karen F 02/2/23 — google
I highly recommend using the company Footprints Floors. The owner, Tim, was responsive to my questions and concerns and he along with his crew were very professional. The work was finished in the agreed upon time frame, we received frequent updates, and I am very happy with the finished product. Thanks Tim and Footprints Floors!
Dani B. 04/27/23 — Thumbtack
Working with Tim has been a great experience. He is honest and knowledgeable. I will recommend him and his team to everyone I can!
LorrieJo Q. 04/20/23 — Thumbtack
Tim is such a change from the normal contractor experience! Professional! On-Time! Does what he says he's going to do. Would definitely suggest using Footprints Floors of Northern Atlanta for you next flooring installation project.
Chris C. 04/20/23 — Thumbtack
Customer service sets Tim apart from the competition. He and his team are great to work with.
Lindsey M. 04/20/23 — Thumbtack

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