Flooring Questions, Answered

Flooring FAQs for Salt Lake City Homeowners

Choosing new flooring usually brings up more questions than people expect. What holds up best with pets? Can old hardwood be saved? What happens before installation? Should you see samples at home before ordering? We put the questions we hear most often in one place, with straightforward answers from a local flooring company that helps homeowners choose, repair, and install flooring throughout the Salt Lake area.

Choosing Flooring

Which Flooring Makes Sense for the Room?

The right material depends on more than appearance. These are the questions that usually come up before homeowners narrow the product list.

There is no single answer for every house. Luxury vinyl plank and some laminate products are popular because they are durable and easier to maintain, while hardwood offers a different look and long-term value. Carpet can still make sense in bedrooms and quieter spaces. We usually look at traffic, moisture, pets, cleanup, comfort, and the rooms being connected before recommending a material. Compare our flooring options.

They solve different problems. LVP is practical when waterproof performance, easier maintenance, and durability are priorities. Hardwood gives you genuine wood, natural variation, and the possibility of refinishing many products later. Learn about LVP or explore hardwood flooring.

Modern laminate can provide convincing wood visuals, a durable wear surface, and a different price point than many hardwood products. It is worth comparing directly with LVP because the construction and performance are different. Explore laminate flooring.

Carpet remains a strong option for bedrooms, family rooms, stairs, basements, and other spaces where softness, warmth, and sound control matter. Fiber, pile, padding, traffic, pets, and stain resistance all affect the decision. See carpet options.

Sometimes, but not automatically. Consistent flooring can make connected living areas feel larger and more cohesive, while bedrooms, bathrooms, basements, or stairs may benefit from different materials. The transitions between those spaces should be planned before ordering flooring.

Look at the sample next to the finishes that are staying in the room, especially cabinets, countertops, wall color, furniture, and natural light. That is one reason we offer both a West Jordan showroom and in-home sample appointments.

The existing floor and subfloor need to be evaluated first. Depending on the project, that may include removing old flooring, checking for uneven areas or damage, addressing preparation issues, planning transitions, confirming layout, and handling product-specific requirements before installation starts. Learn about our flooring installation services.

Yes. Existing flooring removal and disposal can be included in the project. We look at what is currently installed during the estimate so we can explain what needs to be removed and what may be underneath it.

If we find movement, low spots, damage, or another condition that could affect the finished floor, we explain what we found and what preparation is appropriate before installation continues.

Many residential flooring projects are completed in roughly one to three days, but the schedule changes based on square footage, material, removal, subfloor preparation, stairs, trim, furniture, and the overall scope.

That depends on the project and what was included in the estimate. Furniture, appliances, beds, and other items can affect how rooms are staged for installation. We go over those expectations before the installation date.

Yes. Baseboards, trim, doorways, stairs, and transitions between flooring materials are details we plan for. Depending on the project, existing baseboards may be removed and reinstalled or new trim can be installed.

Yes. Trademark Flooring backs its flooring installation work with a two-year labor warranty.

Professional Installation

What Happens After You Choose the Floor?

Installation questions are usually less about the plank itself and more about what has to happen around it. Preparation, transitions, trim, and scheduling can matter just as much as the material.

Hardwood Repair & Refinishing

Does the Existing Hardwood Really Need to Come Out?

One of the most useful flooring decisions is knowing when to leave a good floor in place. These answers cover the most common hardwood repair and refinishing questions.

Often, yes. Surface scratches, worn finish, dull color, and normal wear can often be improved through sanding and refinishing. The condition, thickness, construction, and previous refinishing history of the floor all matter. Learn about hardwood repair and refinishing.
In many cases, isolated boards can be repaired or replaced without removing the entire floor. Matching the species, dimensions, color, and finish is part of determining whether a localized repair will blend well.
If the wood is structurally sound and most of the problem is surface wear, refinishing may be the better option. Severe water damage, extensive movement, major structural problems, or flooring that has already been sanded too many times can change that decision.
Some engineered hardwood can be refinished, but it depends on the thickness of the real wood wear layer. Products with a very thin veneer may have limited or no sanding allowance.
It can. Refinishing gives you an opportunity to restore the existing tone or, depending on the species and floor, choose a different stain direction. Existing wood color and natural variation affect the result.

Visit Us in West Jordan

4037 Nike Drive, Suite E
West Jordan, UT 84088

Monday-Friday: 9 AM-5 PM
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: Closed

Showroom & Estimates

How Do I Start Shopping for Flooring?

Our showroom is located at 4037 Nike Drive, Suite E, West Jordan, Utah 84088. View showroom information.

You can compare hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, carpet, laminate, engineered hardwood, solid hardwood, and a range of colors, textures, and price points.

Appointments are recommended when you want help with a specific project because they give us time to focus on your rooms and the products you are comparing.

Yes. We offer in-home flooring consultations so you can compare selected samples directly with cabinets, walls, furniture, lighting, and existing finishes.

Yes. Trademark Flooring offers free flooring estimates. We can discuss the rooms being updated, measure the project, review product options, and explain the installation scope.

No. A lot of homeowners contact us before they know whether they want hardwood, LVP, carpet, or laminate. That is part of what the estimate and product-selection process is for.

Working With Trademark

Questions About the Company, Service Area & Process

If the question is more about who we work with, where we go, or how the process starts, this is the section you want.

Trademark Flooring is based in West Jordan and works throughout Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, and surrounding Wasatch Front communities, including West Jordan, South Jordan, Sandy, Draper, Riverton, Herriman, West Valley City, Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, Lehi, Bountiful, Layton, Park City, Tooele, and nearby areas. View our service areas.

Yes. You can work with the same local company for product selection, measurements, preparation, and professional installation instead of buying material from one place and coordinating installation separately.

Available brands and collections can change, so the best way to see current options is to visit the showroom or contact us with the type of flooring you are looking for. We focus on finding a product that fits the project rather than pushing one brand into every home.

Yes. Projects do not have to be whole-home remodels. We can help with single rooms, stairs, carpet replacement, hardwood repairs, basement flooring, and larger multi-room projects.

Yes. You do not need a final material, color, or installation date before contacting us. If you are comparing options for a future remodel, we can help you understand the tradeoffs and what information will matter.

The easiest place to start is a free estimate or a showroom appointment. Tell us what rooms you are working on and what is happening with the current floor. We can help determine the next step from there.

Still Have a Flooring Question?

Some Questions Are Easier to Answer After We See the Floor

Send us a few details about your project, visit the West Jordan showroom, or schedule a free estimate. You do not need to know the exact service or flooring product before getting in touch.