Parquet Flooring in Hartlepool

Parquet Flooring in Hartlepool

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to create a distinctive design across the entirety of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with every individual strip carefully laid, but modern parquet is available in larger tiles or planks to provide the same appearance. Parquet floor is an extremely elegant flooring product which is most effective in large rooms or hallways where the attractive pattern can be best displayed. 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 array of different woods, but oak is the most popular, accompanied by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor will come in either solid wood or engineered wood variations, 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 needs little maintenance. It is, however, not suitable 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 series of tiles that are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. An expert parquet flooring company can advise you of the most suitable wood types and patterns for your home.