Parquet Flooring in Gairloch

Parquet Flooring in Gairloch

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed together to make a distinctive design across the entirety of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with every 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 product which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the appealing design 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 may also be manufactured from a wide selection of different woods, but oak is the most popular, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring may come in either solid wood or engineered wood styles, 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 needs 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 utilising a number of tiles that are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. An expert parquet flooring company will be able to suggest the most appropriate wood types and patterns for your home.