Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could involve an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing floors. The type of restoration work will depend upon the variety of the present floor. In older homes with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will typically require repair and cleaning of the present floor as it will likely be an appealing attribute of the house. In contemporary houses with carpet or real wood flooring, renovation is more likely to consist of entirely changing the existing floors, either like for like utilising a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the approach of restoration often involves sanding the top layer of hardwood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles swapped out, 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. Professional floor renovation companies can advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools are often required for repairing or replacing flooring.