Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors can involve a variety of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing floors. The kind of renovation work will be based upon the type of the present floor. In older homes with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will usually require repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an appealing element of the house. In newer properties with carpet or wood floors, restoration is more likely to consist of totally replacing the existing floors, either like for like employing a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the approach of restoration generally involves sanding the top layer of hardwood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile floors can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles substituted, accompanied 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 may also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.