Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could entail an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing floors. The type of renovation work will depend on the form of the present floor. In older houses with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will often require repair and cleaning of the pre-existing floor as it will likely be an important feature of the home. In newer homes with carpet or real wood floors, renovation is more likely to consist of totally changing the current flooring, either like for like employing a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the method of restoration 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 swapped out, accompanied 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 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.