Parquet Flooring in Greater London

Parquet Flooring in Greater London

Parquet flooring is a sort of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed together to produce a distinctive pattern across the whole 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 exceptionally elegant flooring product which is most effective in large rooms or hallways where the appealing design can be best exhibited. Parquet is available in numerous different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can be manufactured from a wide range of different woods, but oak is the most popular, accompanied 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 flooring is durable and needs little maintenance. It is, however, not fit for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or bend under these conditions. Parquet is typically installed utilising a series of tiles which are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet floor company can advise you of the most appropriate wood types and styles for your home.