Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could involve an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing flooring. The type of renovation work will vary among the variety of the present flooring. In older buildings with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will usually involve repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an important element of the property. In newer properties with carpet or real wood floors, restoration is more likely to consist of totally replacing the current floors, either like for like employing a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the approach of restoration usually entails sanding the top layer of wood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring 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 commonly 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 floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools might also be necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.