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Do you want to spice up your place without spending a fortune on new furniture? Flooring renovation is the key. You can upgrade, add to, or restyle your old flooring and enjoy a fresh sight without changing too many things around the house.
But what exactly is flooring renovation? And how much will it cost you? Get your answers and much more in this guide, and if you want to renovate your floors, contact us for an accurate price quote!
Flooring renovation involves laying a new floor or restyling your existing one to boost its aesthetic. Suppose your floor starts showing signs of wear and tear. To renovate it, you can refinish it, give it a new stain, or rearrange the tiles to give it a new look. However, if the damage is too extensive, you can replace it with a new floor.
The flooring renovation process depends on multiple factors, including whether your floor needs to be replaced or restored, your budget, your personal preference, and more.
Whether your floor needs to be replaced or restored depends on its material and state. If it’s too damaged, you’ll likely need to replace it. But if it only shows signs of wear in specific areas, you can restore it. Here are the signs you should replace or restore your floors.
| Replace | Restore |
| Water damageMould infestationUneven tiles or boardsStubborn discolourationLarge cracks that can’t be fixed | Small cracks and chipsStainsDents under furniture’s legsUV damage (colour fading) |
Before jumping into a renovation project, you need to decide on a budget so that you know how you’ll revamp your floor. For instance, replacing a wood floor costs a lot more than sanding it and reapplying its finishing layer. Naturally, the bigger budget you have, the more changes you’ll be able to make.
Whether you want your floor to look the same or different as before will affect the entire renovation process. Consider you want your wood floors to look the same but with a more subtle shine. Your option will be to change your matte finishing layer to a satin one. However, if you want an entirely new look, you’ll have to sand the floor and restain it or replace it.
One of the factors that’ll affect the renovation process is where it’ll happen. For instance, if you want to renovate your kitchen or bathroom floor, you’ll need to look for waterproof floors like ceramic or vinyl. Meanwhile, other rooms, like your living room or bedroom, don’t need the same consideration. You’ll have more freedom in choosing the type of floor you want.
When dealing with floors, it’s always recommended you hire a professional to avoid mistakes. For instance, if any tile is placed wrongly, you risk water damage and a chaotic-looking floor in your house. Also, flooring experts use specific tools that you might not have, and hiring them is much more affordable than buying new equipment.
Before you renovate, you should consider living elsewhere during the process. This way, the expert floorers will work on the entire house at once and finish faster and more efficiently. But if you stay home, they’ll have to tackle the rooms one by one to give you a place to live, which isn’t convenient and will delay the process.
If your floor is water damaged, uneven beneath your feet, or has soft spots, chances are the damage originated in your subfloor. Expert floorers can fix the damage, but it’ll cost more money and take longer time than a superficial floor renovation.
The average cost of renovating a floor can be anywhere from £40 to £85 per square metre, but the exact price depends on many factors. To name a few, it depends on the size of your house, the type of your floors, the nature of your property (residential or commercial), and the labour prices in your area. Also, the price will go up drastically if you lay new floors.
There are six types of floors that are commonly used in renovation, wood, carpet, vinyl, laminate, linoleum, and tiles. Here’s a brief rundown of them and why they’re common in this field.
Wood is the ideal choice for many properties because it can be easily repaired and restored. Many other floors need replacement if even minor damage occurs, but wood can be sanded, restrained, and refinished. In essence, you could have an entirely new floor without moving a board out of its place.
The warmth and quiet provided by carpet flooring are enough to make it a favourite choice among homeowners. It’s also easy to install and replace and more budget-friendly than many hard floor options. If you recently removed your hard floors and want an entirely different look and feel, you should consider carpet.
Vinyl flooring is an ideal choice if you’re planning to renovate because of its resilience and resistance to water. It’s less likely to suffer water damage than natural floors, and it doesn’t cost nearly as much. That said, vinyl floors fade in competition next to wood floors, as they can’t be repaired and often need replacements if damaged.
Laminate flooring combines the attractive aesthetic of natural floors and the resilience of artificial floors, making it a common floor replacement option. Suppose you had wood flooring and had to remove it because of water damage or rot in the subfloor. You can install laminate flooring, enjoy the woodsy look, and say goodbye to these problems!
Linoleum has been benched for years under the pretence that it’s outdated, but it’s been slowly regaining its standing in the renovation business for the qualities it offers. It’s budget-friendly, durable, and water-resistant. It’s a decent option if you want durable floors without breaking the bank on more expensive natural materials.
Tiles come in many materials, most commonly ceramic and porcelain. They’re an ideal option because of their durability, resistance to water, and ease of maintenance and repair. Because tiles come in small pieces, you can replace the damaged parts only and avoid replacing the floor. However, with rolls, you can’t fix a small part without removing the entire floor.
Wood floors can be renovated by replacing or repairing them. The former includes laying a new floor because of extensive damage or an outdated design. Meanwhile, the latter includes sanding the floor to remove any cracks or damage signs, giving it a new stain, and refinishing it.
The two terms are used interchangeably, but ultimately, restoration means repairing your existing floor and bringing back its original look and look. Meanwhile, renovation means upgrading your old floor to a new one or restyling your old floor to give it a new look.
The former is done to damaged floors only, while renovation can be done to a neat-looking floor that you feel is out of style.
Remodelling involves a complete transformation of the floor, changing its purpose and how it looks. For instance, you can use old tiles as wall decoration or wood floor boards to build a table. Meanwhile, renovation involves refreshing the appearance of the floor while maintaining its purpose.
Do you want to renovate your floors and enjoy a new look and feel? First, consider the state of your floor and whether it should be replaced, your budget, and your preferences. Then, hire a professional for the job and lay back as your old floor gets upgraded!
If you want to restore your old floors and breathe new life into them, set up a consultation with us now!
