Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors can involve a wide range of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing flooring. The sort of renovation work will depend upon the type of the present floor. In older properties with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will generally require repair and cleaning of the pre-existing floor as it will likely be an appealing attribute of the home. In contemporary homes with carpet or wood floors, renovation is more likely to involve entirely changing the existing flooring, either like for like employing a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the method of restoration usually entails sanding the top layer of wood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile floors can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles replaced, followed by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further issues or damage will usually require replacing the carpet. Experienced floor renovation companies can advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools might also be necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.