Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could involve an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The kind of renovation work will be based upon the kind of the present flooring. In older houses with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will typically require repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an important feature of the property. In newer properties with carpet or wood flooring, renovation is more likely to involve totally changing the current floors, either like for like using a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the method of renovation often entails sanding the top layer of hardwood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles swapped, 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. 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 necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.