Parquet Flooring in Ingatestone

Parquet Flooring in Ingatestone

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed together to create a distinctive design over the whole of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with each individual strip painstakingly laid, but modern parquet is available in bigger tiles or planks to offer the same appearance. Parquet floor is an exceptionally elegant flooring solution which works best in large rooms or hallways where the eye-catching pattern can be best exhibited. Parquet is available in a multitude of 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, along with mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor will come in either solid wood or engineered wood variations, the latter of which feature several layers of wood with a fibre board core and a top layer of the desired appearance of hardwood. Parquet flooring is durable and demands little maintenance. It is, however, not suitable for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or bend under these conditions. Parquet is often installed by using a number of tiles that are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. A professional parquet floor company can advise you of the most suitable wood types and styles for your home.