Parquet Flooring in Aberdovey

Parquet Flooring in Aberdovey

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to make a distinctive design across the whole of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with each individual strip carefully laid, but modern parquet can be bought in larger tiles or planks to give the same effect. Parquet floor is an exceptionally stylish flooring solution which is most effective in large rooms or hallways where the appealing design can be best displayed. Parquet is available in a multitude of different styles, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from a massive selection of different woods, but oak is the most common, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring can come in either solid wood or engineered wood types, the latter of which function several layers of wood with a fibre board core and a top layer of the desired appearance of hardwood. Parquet floor is durable and requires little maintenance. It is, however, inappropriate for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or flex under these conditions. Parquet is commonly installed utilising a series of tiles which are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. An expert parquet flooring company can advise you of the most appropriate wood types and styles for your home.