Parquet Flooring in Orkney Islands

Parquet Flooring in Orkney Islands

Parquet flooring is a kind 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 each individual strip painstakingly laid, but modern parquet is available in larger tiles or planks to give the same effect. Parquet floor is an exceptionally elegant flooring option which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the attractive pattern can be best displayed. Parquet is available in a wide variety of different patterns, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can also be manufactured from a huge 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 variations, the latter of which feature 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 which are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet floor company can suggest the most suitable wood types and styles for your home.