Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could require an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The type of restoration work will vary among the kind of the present flooring. In older houses with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will typically involve repair and cleaning of the pre-existing floor as it will likely be an important element of the property. In modern homes with carpet or wood floors, renovation is more likely to involve entirely changing the current flooring, either like for like utilising a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the process of restoration commonly consists of sanding the top layer of wood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles replaced, accompanied 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. Specialised floor renovation companies can advise you of the best method to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools could also be required for repairing or replacing flooring.