Parquet Flooring in Blaenau Ffestiniog

Parquet Flooring in Blaenau Ffestiniog

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed together to generate a distinctive pattern over the whole of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with each individual strip carefully laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in larger tiles or planks to offer the same appearance. Parquet floor is an exceptionally fashionable flooring option which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the attractive pattern can be best showcased. Parquet is available in numerous different patterns, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can also be manufactured from a huge variety of different woods, but oak is the most popular, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring comes in either solid wood or engineered wood variations, 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 flex under these conditions. Parquet is usually installed using a series of tiles that are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet floor company can suggest the most suitable wood types and styles for your home.