Parquet Flooring in Alderley Edge

Parquet Flooring in Alderley Edge

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed together to produce a distinctive pattern across the whole of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with each individual strip painstakingly laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in bigger tiles or planks to give the same appearance. Parquet floor is an exceptionally fashionable flooring solution which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the eye-catching pattern can be best displayed. Parquet comes in a multitude of different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from a huge selection of different woods, but oak is the most popular, accompanied by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor may come in either solid wood or engineered wood styles, the latter of which feature several layers of wood with a fibre board core and a top layer of the desired appearance of hardwood. Parquet flooring is durable and requires little maintenance. It is, however, not suitable for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or bend under these conditions. Parquet is typically installed by using a number of tiles which are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. A specialist parquet flooring company can advise you of the most appropriate wood types and patterns for your home.