Parquet Flooring in Kenley
Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to produce a distinctive design across the whole of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with each individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet is available in larger tiles or planks to give the same appearance. Parquet floor is an extremely stylish flooring product which is most effective in large rooms or hallways where the eye-catching design can be best showcased. Parquet is available in numerous different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can be manufactured from a wide selection of different woods, but oak is the most popular, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring can come 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 needs little maintenance. It is, however, inappropriate for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or flex under these conditions. Parquet is often installed by using a number of tiles that are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet flooring company will be able to suggest the most appropriate wood types and patterns for your home.