Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could involve 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 form of the present flooring. In older homes with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will often entail repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an attractive feature of the home. In contemporary houses with carpet or real wood floors, renovation is more likely to require entirely exchanging the existing flooring, either like for like using a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the method of renovation usually involves 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 swapped, followed by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further problems or damage will typically require replacing the carpet. Professional floor renovation companies will be able to advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired flooring or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools may also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.