Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could involve a wide range of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The type of renovation work will vary among the type of the present floor. In older houses with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will often entail repair and cleaning of the current floor as it will likely be a desirable attribute of the house. In contemporary houses with carpet or wood floors, restoration is more likely to involve completely exchanging the current flooring, either like for like employing a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the method of renovation often entails sanding the top layer of hardwood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile floors can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles exchanged, followed 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. 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 could also be required for repairing or replacing flooring.