Parquet Flooring in Longhope

Parquet Flooring in Longhope

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed together to make a distinctive pattern across the entirety of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with each individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in larger tiles or planks to offer the same appearance. Parquet floor is a very elegant flooring solution which works best in large rooms or hallways where the attractive pattern can be best exhibited. Parquet comes in numerous different patterns, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can be manufactured from a massive array of different woods, but oak is the most common, along with mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring may come in either solid wood or engineered wood varieties, the latter of which incorporate several layers of wood with a fibre board core and a top layer of the desired appearance of hardwood. Parquet flooring 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 flex under these conditions. Parquet is often installed utilising a series of tiles which are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. A specialist parquet floor company can advise you of the most appropriate wood types and patterns for your home.