Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could involve a wide range 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 kind of the current floor. In older buildings with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will typically involve repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an appealing feature of the house. In modern homes with carpet or wood floors, renovation is more likely to consist of totally changing 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 restoration commonly consists of sanding the top layer of real wood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile floors can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles substituted, 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 method to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools may also be necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.