Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors may require a variety of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing flooring. The type of renovation work will depend upon the type of the current flooring. In older properties with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will typically consist of repair and cleaning of the present floor as it will likely be a desirable element of the house. In modern houses with carpet or real wood flooring, renovation is more likely to consist of totally replacing the current flooring, either like for like employing a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the approach of restoration typically 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 swapped, accompanied by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further problems or damage will generally require replacing the carpet. Specialised floor renovation companies will be able to advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools could also be necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.