Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors may involve a wide range of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing floors. The type of restoration work will depend on the variety of the current floor. In older properties with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will typically involve repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be a desirable attribute of the home. In newer properties with carpet or wood floors, renovation is more likely to require entirely replacing the existing floors, either like for like employing a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the method of renovation commonly entails sanding the top layer of hardwood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile floors can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles swapped out, followed by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further problems or damage will generally require replacing the carpet. Professional floor renovation companies will be able to advise you of the best method to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools might also be necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.