Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors may require a variety of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The sort of restoration work will depend 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 a desirable attribute of the home. In contemporary properties with carpet or wood floors, renovation is more likely to involve completely replacing the existing floors, either like for like employing a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the method of renovation often consists of 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, 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. Experienced floor renovation companies can advise you of the best method to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools are often necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.