Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors may entail a variety of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The type of restoration work will depend on the kind of the current flooring. In older homes with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will typically entail repair and cleaning of the current floor as it will likely be a desirable feature of the property. In contemporary properties with carpet or hardwood floors, restoration is more likely to consist of totally replacing the existing flooring, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the process of renovation typically entails sanding the top layer of real wood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles swapped out, 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. Professional 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 are often necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.