Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could involve an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing floors. The type of restoration work will be based upon the kind of the existing flooring. In older properties with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will often entail repair and cleaning of the current floor as it will likely be an important element of the property. In newer properties with carpet or real wood floors, renovation is more likely to consist of entirely exchanging the existing floors, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the process of renovation commonly 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, followed 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 will be able to advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired flooring or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools might also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.