Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors can require a variety of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing flooring. The kind of renovation work will depend on the form of the existing flooring. In older houses with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will probably entail repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be a desirable attribute of the home. In contemporary properties with carpet or real wood flooring, restoration is more likely to consist of completely replacing the current flooring, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the process of restoration often consists of sanding the top layer of real wood 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 frequently require replacing the carpet. Specialised floor renovation companies can advise you of the best method to breathe new life into tired flooring or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools are often necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.