Parquet Flooring in Settle

Parquet Flooring in Settle

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed together to generate a distinctive pattern over the entirety of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with each individual strip painstakingly laid, but modern parquet is available in bigger tiles or planks to provide the same effect. Parquet floor is a very elegant flooring solution which works best in large rooms or hallways where the attractive design can be best exhibited. Parquet comes in numerous different patterns, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from a massive array of different woods, but oak is the most popular, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring comes in either solid wood or engineered wood varieties, 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 flooring 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 typically installed utilising a series of tiles which are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. A professional parquet floor company can advise you of the most suitable wood types and patterns for your home.