Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors may involve an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The type of renovation work will depend on the type of the existing flooring. In older properties with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will generally entail repair and cleaning of the pre-existing floor as it will likely be an attractive element of the property. In modern houses with carpet or hardwood floors, renovation is more likely to require entirely replacing the current flooring, either like for like using a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the approach of renovation often consists of sanding the top layer of hardwood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile floors can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles replaced, 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 method to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools could also be required for repairing or replacing flooring.