Parquet Flooring in Malmesbury

Parquet Flooring in Malmesbury

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed together to generate a distinctive pattern across the whole of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with every individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet is available in bigger tiles or planks to give the same effect. Parquet floor is an exceptionally stylish flooring solution which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the appealing pattern can be best showcased. Parquet is available in a multitude of different styles, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can be manufactured from an enormous array of different woods, but oak is the most common, along with mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor comes in either solid wood or engineered wood types, 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 requires little maintenance. It is, however, unsuitable 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 series of tiles which are glued 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.