Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could involve a variety of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The kind of renovation work will depend on the kind of the pre-existing flooring. In older properties with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will typically involve repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an important element of the property. In contemporary properties with carpet or hardwood flooring, renovation is more likely to consist of completely exchanging the existing floors, either like for like utilising a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the method of restoration commonly involves sanding the top layer of hardwood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring 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 problems or damage will typically require replacing the carpet. Specialised 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 might also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.