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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 Cumming / Woodstock

If you are searching for floor installers in Cumming / Woodstock, you have come to the right place. Footprints Floors of Northern Atlanta has some of the highest ratings, thanks to our quality craftsmanship and incredible customer service.

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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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