Parquet Flooring in Steyning

Parquet Flooring in Steyning

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to produce a distinctive design across the entirety of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with each individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in bigger tiles or planks to offer the same appearance. Parquet floor is a very elegant flooring product which works best in large rooms or hallways where the attractive design can be best displayed. Parquet is available in a wide variety of different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from a massive range of different woods, but oak is the most common, accompanied by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring will come in either solid wood or engineered wood types, 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 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 often installed by using a number of tiles which are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. A specialist parquet flooring company will be able to suggest the most appropriate wood types and styles for your home.