Parquet Flooring in Gerrards Cross

Parquet Flooring in Gerrards Cross

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to produce a distinctive design across the entirety of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with every individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet is available in bigger tiles or planks to offer the same appearance. Parquet floor is a very elegant flooring product which works best in large rooms or hallways where the attractive design can be best displayed. Parquet comes in numerous different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from a massive selection of different woods, but oak is the most popular, accompanied by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor may come in either solid wood or engineered wood styles, 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 number of tiles that are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. A professional parquet flooring company will be able to advise you of the most appropriate wood types and patterns for your home.