Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could entail an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The type of restoration work will be based upon the kind of the present flooring. In older houses with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration is likely to include repair and cleaning of the current floor as it will likely be a desirable attribute of the property. In contemporary properties with carpet or wood floors, restoration is more likely to require totally changing the existing flooring, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the method of restoration typically involves sanding the top layer of real wood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile floors can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles substituted, accompanied by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further problems or damage will usually require replacing the carpet. Professional floor renovation companies can advise you of the best method to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools could also be necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.