Parquet Flooring in Gloucestershire

Parquet Flooring in Gloucestershire

Parquet flooring is a kind of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to generate a distinctive design across the entirety of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with each individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet is available in larger tiles or planks to offer the same effect. Parquet floor is an extremely stylish flooring option which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the eye-catching design can be best exhibited. Parquet is available in a wide variety of different styles, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can also be manufactured from a massive selection of different woods, but oak is the most popular, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor will come in either solid wood or engineered wood styles, 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 flooring is durable and requires 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 typically installed by using a number of tiles which are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet floor company will be able to advise you of the most suitable wood types and styles for your home.