Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could involve a wide range of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing flooring. The kind of restoration work will depend on the type of the existing floor. In older buildings with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will generally include repair and cleaning of the current floor as it will likely be a desirable element of the house. In contemporary homes with carpet or wood floors, renovation is more likely to consist of entirely replacing the existing flooring, either like for like using a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the procedure of renovation 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 swapped out, accompanied by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further problems or damage will usually require replacing the carpet. Specialised floor renovation companies will be able to 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 required for repairing or replacing flooring.