Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors may involve a wide range of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The sort of renovation work will depend on the form of the current floor. In older buildings with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will often entail repair and cleaning of the current floor as it will likely be an attractive feature of the house. In contemporary houses with carpet or hardwood floors, renovation is more likely to involve entirely replacing the current floors, either like for like employing a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the process of restoration typically 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 exchanged, followed by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further issues or damage will commonly require replacing the carpet. Professional 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 are often essential for repairing or replacing flooring.