Parquet Flooring in Ballynahinch

Parquet Flooring in Ballynahinch

Parquet flooring is a sort of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to create a distinctive pattern across the entirety of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with each individual strip carefully laid, but modern parquet is available in larger tiles or planks to offer the same effect. Parquet floor is an extremely fashionable flooring option which is most effective in large rooms or hallways where the attractive pattern can be best showcased. Parquet comes in a wide variety of different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from a wide range of different woods, but oak is the most popular, accompanied by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring will come in either solid wood or engineered wood variations, the latter of which incorporate several sheets of wood with a fibre board core and a top layer of the desired appearance of hardwood. Parquet floor is durable and demands little maintenance. It is, however, not suitable for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or flex under these conditions. Parquet is generally installed using a series of tiles which are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. A professional parquet flooring company can advise you of the most appropriate wood types and styles for your home.