Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors can entail a wide range of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The type of renovation work will be based upon the variety of the pre-existing floor. In older properties with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will often require repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an attractive element of the home. In newer houses with carpet or hardwood flooring, 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 flooring, the procedure of restoration commonly involves sanding the top layer of wood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring 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 problems or damage will generally require replacing the carpet. Specialist floor renovation companies can advise you of the best method to breathe new life into tired flooring or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools could also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.