Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors may entail a variety of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The type of restoration work will depend upon the form of the present floor. In older homes with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation is likely to involve repair and cleaning of the present floor as it will likely be an appealing attribute of the home. In contemporary homes with carpet or wood floors, restoration is more likely to require totally exchanging the current floors, either like for like using a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the method of restoration generally consists of sanding the top layer of wood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile floors can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles swapped, followed by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further issues or damage will generally require replacing the carpet. Specialised 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 are often essential for repairing or replacing flooring.