Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors may entail 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 upon the form of the pre-existing flooring. In older properties with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will usually entail repair and cleaning of the present floor as it will likely be an important feature of the house. In contemporary houses with carpet or wood floors, renovation is more likely to consist of completely replacing the existing floors, either like for like utilising a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the approach of restoration usually 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 exchanged, followed by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further problems or damage will frequently require replacing the carpet. Specialised floor renovation companies can advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired flooring or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools are often necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.