Parquet Flooring in Abbotsbury

Parquet Flooring in Abbotsbury

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to produce a distinctive pattern over the whole 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 effect. Parquet floor is a very stylish flooring option which is most effective in large rooms or hallways where the appealing design can be best exhibited. Parquet comes in a wide variety of different patterns, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can also be manufactured from a huge selection of different woods, but oak is the most popular, along with mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor will come in either solid wood or engineered wood types, 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 floor is durable and needs 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 commonly installed using a series of tiles which are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. A professional parquet floor company will be able to recommend the most suitable wood types and styles for your home.