Parquet Flooring in Dumfriesshire

Parquet Flooring in Dumfriesshire

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to create 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 bigger tiles or planks to offer the same appearance. Parquet floor is an extremely elegant flooring option which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the appealing pattern can be best exhibited. Parquet comes in a wide variety of different styles, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can be manufactured from a wide selection of different woods, but oak is the most common, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor comes in either solid wood or engineered wood variations, 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 floor is durable and demands 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 often installed using a series of tiles which are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet floor company can advise you of the most suitable wood types and designs for your home.