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 kind of renovation work will vary among the type of the existing floor. In older properties with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will often entail repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an appealing attribute of the property. In newer homes with carpet or hardwood floors, renovation is more likely to involve entirely exchanging the existing floors, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the approach of restoration generally consists of 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 substituted, accompanied 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 floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools might also be necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.