Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors can require an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The type of restoration work will vary among the type of the existing floor. In older homes with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will usually include repair and cleaning of the present floor as it will likely be an important attribute of the property. In contemporary homes with carpet or hardwood floors, renovation is more likely to require totally replacing the current floors, either like for like utilising a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the process of renovation often entails 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 usually require replacing the carpet. Specialist floor renovation companies can advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools might also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.