Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors may entail a wide range of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing flooring. The kind of renovation work will depend upon the type of the current floor. In older homes with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will typically require repair and cleaning of the current floor as it will likely be an appealing attribute of the house. In newer homes with carpet or hardwood floors, renovation is more likely to require totally replacing the existing flooring, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the approach of renovation generally 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, accompanied by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further issues or damage will commonly require replacing the carpet. Professional floor renovation companies can advise you of the best method to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools may also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.