Parquet Flooring in Arbroath

Parquet Flooring in Arbroath

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to create a distinctive pattern across the whole of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with every individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet is available in bigger tiles or planks to provide the same effect. Parquet floor is a very elegant flooring option which is most effective in large rooms or hallways where the attractive design can be best exhibited. Parquet comes in numerous different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can be manufactured from a huge selection of different woods, but oak is the most common, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor will come in either solid wood or engineered wood styles, the latter of which incorporate several sheets of wood with a fibre board core and a top layer of the desired appearance of hardwood. Parquet flooring is durable and needs 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 commonly installed using a series of tiles which are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. A specialist parquet floor company can advise you of the most appropriate wood types and styles for your home.