Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could involve a wide range of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing floors. The sort of renovation work will vary among the type of the current flooring. In older buildings with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will generally include repair and cleaning of the present floor as it will likely be an attractive element of the house. In modern houses with carpet or hardwood floors, restoration is more likely to consist of completely replacing the current flooring, either like for like using a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the approach of restoration commonly 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 replaced, followed 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. Professional floor renovation companies can advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools may also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.