Parquet Flooring in Aylsham

Parquet Flooring in Aylsham

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to produce a distinctive pattern across the entirety of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with every individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in larger tiles or planks to provide the same effect. Parquet floor is a very elegant flooring option which works best in large rooms or hallways where the attractive design can be best exhibited. Parquet is available in a multitude of different styles, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from a huge selection of different woods, but oak is the most common, along with mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring may come in either solid wood or engineered wood styles, the latter of which function several layers of wood with a fibre board core and a top layer of the desired appearance of hardwood. Parquet flooring 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 usually installed by using a number of tiles that are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. A professional parquet floor company can suggest the most appropriate wood types and designs for your home.