Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors can involve an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing floors. The type of renovation work will depend on the variety of the existing flooring. In older properties with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will probably entail repair and cleaning of the pre-existing floor as it will likely be an appealing feature of the property. In modern homes with carpet or hardwood floors, renovation is more likely to consist of completely replacing the current flooring, either like for like employing a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the process of restoration usually entails 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, accompanied 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 floors or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools are often required for repairing or replacing flooring.