Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could involve 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 sort of the current floor. In older homes with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will typically entail repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be an important attribute of the home. In modern houses with carpet or hardwood floors, renovation is more likely to consist of entirely changing the current floors, either like for like using a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the process of restoration usually 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 replaced, accompanied 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. Specialist floor renovation companies can advise you of the best method to breathe new life into tired flooring or bring old flooring up to a high standard. Specialist tools might also be necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.