Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors may involve a variety of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing floors. The kind of restoration work will depend upon the type of the present floor. In older buildings with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will usually consist of repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an important attribute of the home. In modern properties with carpet or wood flooring, renovation is more likely to involve totally replacing the existing flooring, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the procedure of restoration often involves 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 issues or damage will generally require replacing the carpet. Professional floor renovation companies can advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools may also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.