Parquet Flooring in Pershore

Parquet Flooring in Pershore

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed together to create a distinctive design over the whole of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with each individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet is available in larger tiles or planks to offer the same appearance. Parquet floor is a very fashionable flooring solution which is most effective in large rooms or hallways where the eye-catching design can be best displayed. Parquet comes in a multitude of different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can also be manufactured from a wide range of different woods, but oak is the most popular, accompanied by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor may come in either solid wood or engineered wood variations, 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 floor is durable and needs 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 usually installed utilising a series of tiles which are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. A specialist parquet flooring company can recommend the most appropriate wood types and styles for your home.