Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could entail a wide range of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The type of restoration work will vary among the kind of the current flooring. In older homes with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will typically include repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an attractive feature of the house. In newer houses with carpet or hardwood floors, restoration is more likely to consist of entirely replacing the current flooring, either like for like using a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the approach of restoration usually consists of sanding the top layer of hardwood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles substituted, followed by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further problems or damage will typically 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 necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.