Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could require an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing floors. The sort of restoration work will depend on the sort of the current flooring. In older homes with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will probably entail repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an appealing element of the home. In contemporary properties with carpet or real wood flooring, restoration is more likely to consist of completely replacing the current floors, either like for like using a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the method of restoration typically consists of 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, 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. Specialised floor renovation companies will be able to advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired flooring or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools could also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.