Parquet Flooring in Buckfastleigh

Parquet Flooring in Buckfastleigh

Parquet flooring is a kind of wood flooring in which 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 meticulously laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in larger tiles or planks to give the same appearance. Parquet floor is an extremely fashionable flooring product which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the eye-catching design can be best exhibited. Parquet comes in numerous different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can also be manufactured from a massive variety of different woods, but oak is the most popular, along with mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring may come in either solid wood or engineered wood variations, the latter of which incorporate 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, 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 number of tiles which are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. A professional parquet floor company will be able to advise you of the most appropriate wood types and patterns for your home.