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Floor Refinishing vs. Restoration


Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Dayton

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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 Dayton. 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 Dayton.

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 Dayton

Professional flooring refinishing near you in Dayton - 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

Great communication, reasonable pricing, expert knowledge and quick. We were happy with the results.
Nadine M 10/27/23 — google
Chris is very professional and very helpful. I was planning a house remodeling project and called Foot prints Floors for an estimate. Chris did the measurements and introduced how the how process works and how he can help with planning and material booking. In the end I didn't move forward with the project due to personal reasons but I highly recommend Chris and his team if you are in search for a floor expert!
Ang Li 05/8/23 — google
Footprint Floors work was impeccable. They were ontime, Completed the work to my satisfaction. Once the work was completed, they clean up their work area. I would recommend them highly.
Larry Brickman 04/18/23 — google
Work was fast, easy and budget friendly. Floors look great! Chris Turpin was the contact point and made the whole process easy and fun. I would recommend and use again for sure.
Jay 03/31/23 — google
Very high quality customer service and clearly experts in flooring. Highly recommend you use this company for your flooring needs.
David Tubman 03/14/23 — google
Kyle and his team did an amazing job. They were polite, professional, punctual, and worked hard to get the job done right. I would highly recommend!
Ashley C. 08/30/22 — Thumbtack
I found them on Thumbtack after hearing some negative things about a different company. Megan was extremely responsive and setting up an appointment to have Kyle come out quickly. Kyle was wonderful, very nice and explained all of my options and offered suggestions since I wasn’t sure what exactly I needed to do. He was able to get the crew out a few days later, had my floors done in two days and even sent picture updates. I work nights and he was very accommodating of that as well. I highly recommend and would definitely use their services in the future.
Stephanie Sarles 08/17/22 — google
Absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish! Highly recommend.
Interiors by Amy 08/11/22 — google
Kyle was a God-sent. He hooked my house up properly with some nice vinyl flooring, and went beyond the call so that I was well-informed regarding my options.
Alain-Pierre E. 07/30/22 — Thumbtack
They are so awesome and do the best work. Fast and beautiful work when done.
Vickie Johnson 07/14/22 — google
Our floors were install professionally and the quality of was outstanding!! They came in and started right away on both bathrooms. Within a short time they had completed tearing out the old an installing the new floors. Absolutely just beautiful!! I'm looking for more floors for them to come and install!!So very Happy with it!! Thank you to Kyle and his Footprints crews!!!
Debbie C. 03/6/22 — Thumbtack
Lead by God to find someone who would not only do the work well but also help to acquire the correct product and do it all in a reasonable time frame. Kyle was for me a true gift from my Maker. Thank you so much and I wish I had more flooring to do. Should I need flooring services in the future you will be the one I call.👣
Priscilla Lynne Beckham 02/23/22 — google
Very well communicated business and outstandanding work
Kyle Polter 02/16/22 — google
Kyle is great to work with, honest and a good communicator. Highly recommend!
Amanda W. 02/3/22 — Thumbtack
This company cares about their customers, quality work.
Glenda S. 02/3/22 — Thumbtack
Kyle is totally committed to his customers! Footprints is the place to go for all flooring needs.
Camilo T. 02/3/22 — Thumbtack
Footprints Floors Dayton is an excellent company to work with. They value their customers, are excellent communicators, and bring a level of professionalism to the construction world that is sorely missing. Kyle Polter, the owner, knows his stuff and takes excellent care to communicate the finer details that other companies either miss, or try to avoid! Overall, a great company to entrust your floors to!
Jon J. 02/3/22 — Thumbtack
Footprints Floors did a great job on my hardwood install and refinish project! Very happy, and will use them again!
Deb M. 02/2/22 — Thumbtack

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