Parquet Flooring in Channel Isles

Parquet Flooring in Channel Isles

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 entirety of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with each individual strip carefully laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in larger tiles or planks to give the same effect. Parquet floor is a very stylish flooring option which is most effective in large rooms or hallways where the appealing pattern can be best exhibited. Parquet comes in numerous different styles, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from a wide variety of different woods, but oak is the most common, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring comes in either solid wood or engineered wood types, the latter of which function 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 bend under these conditions. Parquet is usually installed using a series of tiles which are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. A professional parquet flooring company will be able to advise you of the most appropriate wood types and designs for your home.