Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could require an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing flooring. The sort of renovation work will depend on the form of the present flooring. In older homes with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will usually consist of repair and cleaning of the current floor as it will likely be a desirable element of the home. In newer homes with carpet or wood floors, restoration is more likely to consist of totally replacing the existing floors, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, 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 substituted, accompanied by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further problems or damage will frequently require replacing the carpet. Specialist 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 are often necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.