Parquet Flooring in Egremont

Parquet Flooring in Egremont

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to create a distinctive design over the whole of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with each individual strip painstakingly laid, but modern parquet is available in larger tiles or planks to offer the same appearance. Parquet floor is an extremely stylish flooring solution which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the appealing pattern can be best exhibited. Parquet is available in a wide variety of different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can be manufactured from a wide array of different woods, but oak is the most common, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring may come in either solid wood or engineered wood types, 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 flooring is durable and demands 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 by using a series of tiles that are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet floor company can advise you of the most suitable wood types and styles for your home.