Parquet Flooring in Billingham

Parquet Flooring in Billingham

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed together to make a distinctive design across the whole of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with each individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet is available in bigger tiles or planks to give the same appearance. Parquet floor is an exceptionally stylish flooring solution which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the attractive pattern can be best exhibited. Parquet comes in a wide variety of different styles, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from an enormous variety 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 types, 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 needs little maintenance. It is, however, not fit for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or bend under these conditions. Parquet is often installed by using a series of tiles that are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet floor company will be able to advise you of the most suitable wood types and styles for your home.