Parquet Flooring in Burton-on-trent

Parquet Flooring in Burton-on-trent

Parquet flooring is a kind of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed together to generate a distinctive pattern across the whole of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with each individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet is available in larger tiles or planks to provide the same effect. Parquet floor is a very elegant flooring option which works best in large rooms or hallways where the attractive design can be best displayed. Parquet comes in a multitude of different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can also be manufactured from a wide range of different woods, but oak is the most popular, accompanied by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor will 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 floor is durable and requires little maintenance. It is, however, unsuitable for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or flex under these conditions. Parquet is commonly installed by using a series of tiles which are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. An expert parquet floor company can recommend the most appropriate wood types and patterns for your home.