Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors could require a variety of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even entirely removing and replacing flooring. The sort of renovation work will be based upon the variety of the pre-existing flooring. In older buildings with period floors such as flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, restoration will typically include repair and cleaning of the current floor as it will likely be an attractive feature of the house. In contemporary properties with carpet or hardwood floors, renovation is more likely to require completely replacing the current flooring, either like for like with a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the process of restoration commonly consists of sanding the top layer of hardwood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile floors 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 issues or damage will frequently require replacing the carpet. Professional 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 could also be necessary for repairing or replacing flooring.