Parquet Flooring in Innerleithen

Parquet Flooring in Innerleithen

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed together to generate a distinctive pattern across the entirety of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with every individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet is available in larger tiles or planks to give the same appearance. Parquet floor is an exceptionally fashionable flooring option which is most effective in large rooms or hallways where the attractive pattern can be best showcased. Parquet comes in a wide variety of different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can also be manufactured from a wide variety of different woods, but oak is the most popular, accompanied by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring may 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 floor is durable and needs little maintenance. It is, however, not fit for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or flex under these conditions. Parquet is typically installed utilising a number of tiles which 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.