Parquet Flooring in Chippenham

Parquet Flooring in Chippenham

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed together to make a distinctive pattern over the entirety of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with every individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet can be bought in larger tiles or planks to give the same effect. Parquet floor is a very elegant flooring solution which works best in large rooms or hallways where the attractive design can be best displayed. Parquet is available in a multitude of different styles, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can also be manufactured from a wide range of different woods, but oak is the most popular, along with 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, not suitable 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. An experienced parquet floor company can suggest the most appropriate wood types and designs for your home.