Parquet Flooring in Bradford

Parquet Flooring in Bradford

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to make a distinctive pattern across the whole of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with every individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in larger tiles or planks to give the same appearance. Parquet floor is a very fashionable flooring option which works best in large rooms or hallways where the attractive pattern can be best displayed. 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 huge variety of different woods, but oak is the most popular, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor comes in either solid wood or engineered wood varieties, 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, inappropriate for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or bend under these conditions. Parquet is usually installed by using a series of tiles which are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet floor company will be able to recommend the most appropriate wood types and designs for your home.