Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could require a variety of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The type of renovation work will be based upon the sort of the present floor. In older homes with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will typically involve repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an important feature of the house. In contemporary houses with carpet or wood floors, restoration is more likely to involve totally replacing the current flooring, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the process of restoration usually entails 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, followed by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further issues or damage will frequently require replacing the carpet. Professional floor renovation companies will be able to 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 essential for repairing or replacing flooring.