Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors may involve a variety of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing floors. The sort of renovation work will be based upon the form of the existing floor. In older homes with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will probably consist of repair and cleaning of the current floor as it will likely be a desirable element of the home. In newer homes with carpet or wood flooring, renovation is more likely to involve totally exchanging the current flooring, either like for like using a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the procedure of renovation typically involves 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. Specialised floor renovation companies will be able to advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired flooring or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools are often necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.