Parquet Flooring in Carrbridge

Parquet Flooring in Carrbridge

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to create a distinctive design over the entirety of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with every individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet is available in larger tiles or planks to give the same effect. Parquet floor is an exceptionally stylish flooring solution which works best in large rooms or hallways where the eye-catching pattern can be best displayed. Parquet is available in numerous different patterns, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from a wide selection of different woods, but oak is the most common, accompanied by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor comes in either solid wood or engineered wood variations, 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 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 flex under these conditions. Parquet is generally installed by using a number of tiles which 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 styles for your home.