Parquet Flooring in Lairg

Parquet Flooring in Lairg

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed together to create a distinctive design across the entirety of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with every individual strip painstakingly laid, but modern parquet is available in larger tiles or planks to give the same appearance. Parquet floor is an extremely stylish flooring option which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the appealing design can be best exhibited. Parquet comes in a wide variety of different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from a huge range of different woods, but oak is the most popular, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor 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 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 generally installed by using a number of tiles which are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet flooring company can advise you of the most appropriate wood types and styles for your home.