Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors may involve an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The type of renovation work will vary among the type of the existing floor. In older properties with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will usually involve repair and cleaning of the present floor as it will likely be a desirable attribute of the house. In contemporary homes with carpet or wood flooring, renovation is more likely to consist of entirely changing the existing floors, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the process of restoration usually consists of sanding the top layer of hardwood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles substituted, followed by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further issues or damage will frequently require replacing the carpet. Specialist floor renovation companies can advise you of the best method to breathe new life into tired flooring or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools may also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.