Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could involve a wide range of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing floors. The type of renovation work will depend on the type of the existing floor. In older homes with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration is likely to involve repair and cleaning of the present floor as it will likely be a desirable element of the home. In newer properties with carpet or real wood floors, renovation is more likely to involve completely replacing the existing floors, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden flooring, the approach of restoration typically involves sanding the top layer of 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 issues or damage will generally require replacing the carpet. Specialised floor renovation companies will be able to advise you of the best method to breathe new life into tired floors or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools are often required for repairing or replacing flooring.