Parquet Flooring in Doncaster
Parquet flooring is a sort of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to create a distinctive pattern across the entirety of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with every individual strip painstakingly laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in larger tiles or planks to give the same appearance. Parquet floor is an extremely elegant flooring option which works best in large rooms or hallways where the eye-catching design can be best exhibited. 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 massive selection 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 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, unsuitable for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or bend under these conditions. Parquet is generally installed using a series of tiles that are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet floor company will be able to advise you of the most suitable wood types and patterns for your home.