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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 Atlanta 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 in Atlanta 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 in Atlanta 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 Atlanta have been helpful to you as your start your flooring journey. Contact Footprints Floors in Atlanta 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 in Atlanta provides flooring installation services in Atlanta 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.

Covering everything from design and installation to clean up, our team helps increase the value of your property with brand new hardwood floors. Contact us today to request a free estimate!

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What Our Customers Say

Matt and his team do incredible work. I love how transparent they are with their customers. If you value integrity, choose Footprints Floors Peachtree City! And they have a beautiful new showroom!
Tera Bains 12/4/24 — google
Multiple jobs completed, 100% satisfaction!!!
Garrett Warmker 11/26/24 — google
The flooring guys were very focused and their competence was obvious. (Paco, Xavier, Julio). They did a great job of managing dust and debris, communicating and answering questions. Tim Busbee came by several times and had outstanding follow up and communication. I really valued the service Tim provided us. It was a complete package consisting of thorough conversation and pre planning, scheduling and follow up. He managed his crew and actually showed up through my projects!
Andrew Wilson 11/19/24 — google
I just had Footprints Floors of Sandy Springs replace laminate floor planks in my home. Noel was friendly and responsive, and the installers were very professional and paid attention to details. I'm very satisfied with their work and service. Highly recommend!
Yang Tian 11/13/24 — google
What a great company to deal with. Professional service from the top down. Andy, Jason, Vitor, and Matt really care about quality and craftsmanship. They tore out 1200 sf of tile in my house and replaced it with new tile. I wanted it installed with no transition between my bamboo floors and they made it flawless. They took the time to answer all my questions and made sure I was happy with the results. The pictures do not do it justice. So thankful that I found them.
Pamela Garrett 11/12/24 — google
Footprints installed LVP in my home. The workers were professional, focused and precise. I’m thrilled with the finished floor.
Mary Bird 11/5/24 — google
Matt and his team are amazing! Brand new hardwoods that are an absolute work of art!! We will be lifetime customers!
Healey Grant 10/24/24 — google
Tim and his team were the ultimate professionals. Absolutely love how my floors turned out and so impressed with how meticulous the work was. I also appreciated the availability of Tim and his constant follow up. Tim is my new preferred flooring expert! Local business done right!!! Thank you!! We will enjoy that space for years to come.
Ana Hoover 10/18/24 — google
Excellent customer service! They were prompt, professional and very helpful.
Judy Pinto 10/14/24 — google
Kevin was the best from start to finish. Showed up on time. Sent the estimate right away. Great price. Got us in right away scheduled within the week. Refinishers showed up on time and got right to work. Kevin was a great communicator and made sure everything was getting done on schedule and handled the hiccups along the way. Job was scheduled for two days and was complete in two days. Thanks to Kevin and the crew. I will use them again in the future.
Theresa Ray 10/13/24 — google
This company is friendly and professional. The work is outstanding and the follow through if you have any needs after installation is amazing. My floors are beautiful. The quality of work is unmatched. I will definitely use footprints floors Peachtree city again.
Sean o 10/7/24 — google
Chip and his team our first class. They did an amazing job and was spot on with their assessment of the price and sq footage. Will for sure use them again when we need it.
Chad Griffin 10/4/24 — google
Kevin and his crew did an excellent job on our stairs! Everyone was very friendly. I would definitely recommend and will use them for future projects!
Dustin Wyatt 09/7/24 — google
Kevin and his crew did an amazing job on our 2 staircases! The came out beautiful. Everyone was friendly and considerate of the fact I had a 2 year old. I would definitely work with them again for future projects.
Dustin Wyatt 09/7/24 — google
It was absolutely a pleasure working with Chip. He and his crew did an outstanding job installing new tile in our shared bathroom. The color and brick lay pattern looks absolutely amazing. I love it and appreciate your thorough workmanship. I look forward to doing business with again. Thanks again!
DONETTA JOHNSON 09/2/24 — google
Noel did excellent work and actually very very fast. We thought it was gonna take at least days and days but no he ended up doing our floor very fast and actually a very high quality job. No doubt we will use him again
kim cooley 08/30/24 — google
Excellent experience from estimate to job completion. Tim the owner is outstanding to work with. He communicates from beginning to end. His team and he show up when he states and makes himself available for questions through text and responds quickly. He gave us broken down estimates for multiple options which allowed us to make our decision to have him do it all! We added new wood floors added to 2 rooms and upstairs hallway, plus all the wood floor and stairs in the house sanded and stained. He said he would be done in 5-6 days and they did. It was a lot of work. His crew showed up on time in the morning and were done daily at 5-6 PM and cleaned up each day. Tim stopped by each day. What we loved is the communication. We love the floors! Big thank you for a great contractor experience!
JDSS 08/29/24 — google
Guys did a fantastic job laying my flooring and did 1900sq ft in one day. It should be noted that flooring was ordered on a Saturday, delivered to my house 5 days later and installed 6 days later. Very quick turnaround. Would highly recommend them.
Nancie Bergen 08/14/24 — google
Very professional team and management and they did a really super job very efficiently
clay douglas 08/8/24 — google
We were super impressed with Footprints Floors. They came quickly to give an estimate and they scheduled the install quickly. The pricing seemed very fair. We did purchase the flooring from them, as well (instead of providing our own). Their team was very friendly and exceedingly professional. The install was perfect. We couldn't be happier. We will defintiely use them again and highly recommend them!
Jenny Turknett 08/8/24 — 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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