Parquet Flooring in Crumlin

Parquet Flooring in Crumlin

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to produce a distinctive pattern over the whole of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with every individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in larger tiles or planks to give the same effect. Parquet floor is an exceptionally elegant flooring option which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the eye-catching design can be best showcased. Parquet is available in a multitude of different patterns, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from an enormous array 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 varieties, the latter of which feature several sheets of wood with a fibre board core and a top layer of the desired appearance of hardwood. Parquet flooring is durable and demands little maintenance. It is, however, not fit for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or flex under these conditions. Parquet is generally installed by using a number of tiles that 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 designs for your home.