Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors can require an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing flooring. The type of restoration work will depend upon the form of the present flooring. In older buildings with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation is likely to consist of repair and cleaning of the present floor as it will likely be an important attribute of the home. In modern properties with carpet or real wood floors, renovation is more likely to involve completely exchanging the existing floors, either like for like utilising a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the method of renovation typically involves sanding the top layer of wood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring 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 problems or damage will generally require replacing the carpet. Specialist floor renovation companies can advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired flooring or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools may also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.