Parquet Flooring in Bagillt

Parquet Flooring in Bagillt

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed together to generate a distinctive pattern across the whole of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with each individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in larger tiles or planks to provide the same effect. Parquet floor is an extremely stylish flooring option which works best in large rooms or hallways where the attractive pattern can be best exhibited. Parquet is available in numerous different patterns, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can be manufactured from a wide range of different woods, but oak is the most popular, along with mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring comes in either solid wood or engineered wood styles, 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 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 bend under these conditions. Parquet is commonly installed by using a series of tiles that are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. A specialist parquet floor company will be able to advise you of the most suitable wood types and patterns for your home.