Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors may entail an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing floors. The sort of restoration work will vary among the form of the pre-existing floor. In older properties with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will probably require repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an attractive feature of the home. In newer homes with carpet or real wood flooring, renovation is more likely to consist of completely replacing the current flooring, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the approach of restoration often involves sanding the top layer of wood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles exchanged, 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. Experienced 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.