Parquet Flooring in Lisburn
Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed together to create a distinctive pattern over 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 exceptionally stylish flooring product which works best in large rooms or hallways where the attractive pattern can be best exhibited. Parquet comes in a multitude of different patterns, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from a massive variety of different woods, but oak is the most popular, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor will come in either solid wood or engineered wood variations, 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 requires 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 generally installed by using a number of tiles that are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet floor company can advise you of the most appropriate wood types and designs for your home.