Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors can entail an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing flooring. The kind of renovation work will depend on the kind of the current flooring. In older houses with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will typically consist of repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an important attribute of the home. In contemporary houses with carpet or hardwood floors, renovation is more likely to require totally changing the current flooring, either like for like using a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the process of restoration usually consists of sanding the top layer of real wood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring 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 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 may also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.