Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could entail an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing flooring. The kind of restoration work will vary among the type of the present floor. In older properties with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation is likely to require repair and cleaning of the present floor as it will likely be an important attribute of the property. In contemporary homes with carpet or wood floors, renovation is more likely to require totally exchanging the current flooring, either like for like using a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the process 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 swapped, followed by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further problems or damage will typically require replacing the carpet. Specialised floor renovation companies can advise you of the best method to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools may also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.