Parquet Flooring in Pudsey
Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to create 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 bigger tiles or planks to give the same effect. Parquet floor is a very stylish flooring option which is most effective in large rooms or hallways where the attractive pattern can be best exhibited. Parquet comes in a multitude of different patterns, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can also be manufactured from a huge range of different woods, but oak is the most popular, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor will come in either solid wood or engineered wood varieties, 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 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 bend under these conditions. Parquet is typically installed using a series of tiles which are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. An expert parquet flooring company will be able to advise you of the most suitable wood types and patterns for your home.