Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could require a variety of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing floors. The type of restoration work will depend upon the kind of the current floor. In older houses with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration is likely to entail repair and cleaning of the current floor as it will likely be an appealing attribute of the house. In contemporary houses with carpet or real wood flooring, renovation is more likely to consist of entirely changing the existing floors, either like for like employing a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the procedure of renovation 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, followed by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further issues or damage will usually require replacing the carpet. Specialised floor renovation companies can advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired flooring or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools may also be necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.