Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could entail a wide range of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The type of renovation work will depend on the kind of the existing flooring. In older houses with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will often entail repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an important element of the property. In modern homes with carpet or real wood floors, restoration is more likely to consist of completely replacing the current floors, either like for like using a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the approach of renovation typically entails sanding the top layer of wood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles exchanged, accompanied by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further problems or damage will typically require replacing the carpet. Specialist floor renovation companies will be able to advise you of the best method to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools are often required for repairing or replacing flooring.