Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could entail an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The kind of renovation work will depend upon the type of the present floor. In older properties with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will typically involve repair and cleaning of the pre-existing floor as it will likely be an appealing feature of the home. In modern homes with carpet or hardwood floors, renovation is more likely to involve entirely replacing the existing flooring, either like for like employing a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the method of renovation typically 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 swapped out, 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 can advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired flooring or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools are often necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.