Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors can involve a variety of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing flooring. The type of restoration work will depend on the variety of the current floor. In older properties with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will probably entail repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an important attribute of the property. In contemporary properties with carpet or hardwood flooring, renovation is more likely to involve completely replacing the existing floors, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the method of restoration usually entails sanding the top layer of hardwood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile floors can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles replaced, accompanied 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. Specialist floor renovation companies will be able to advise you of the best method to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools may also be necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.