Parquet Flooring in Llangammarch Wells

Parquet Flooring in Llangammarch Wells

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed together to generate a distinctive design across the whole of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with every individual strip painstakingly laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in bigger tiles or planks to offer the same effect. Parquet floor is an exceptionally stylish flooring solution which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the attractive pattern can be best showcased. Parquet comes in a multitude of different patterns, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from a huge variety of different woods, but oak is the most common, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring will come in either solid wood or engineered wood styles, the latter of which function several sheets of wood with a fibre board core and a top layer of the desired appearance of hardwood. Parquet floor is durable and demands little maintenance. It is, however, not fit for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or bend under these conditions. Parquet is usually installed by using a series of tiles which are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet floor company will be able to advise you of the most suitable wood types and designs for your home.