Parquet Flooring in Kirkcaldy

Parquet Flooring in Kirkcaldy

Parquet flooring is a sort of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed together to make a distinctive pattern over the whole of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with each individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in bigger tiles or planks to offer the same appearance. Parquet floor is an extremely fashionable flooring option which works best in large rooms or hallways where the attractive pattern can be best exhibited. Parquet comes in a wide variety of different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet may also be manufactured from a massive array of different woods, but oak is the most popular, accompanied by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring comes in either solid wood or engineered wood types, the latter of which function 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, unsuitable for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or bend under these conditions. Parquet is often installed using a number of tiles which are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. An expert parquet flooring company will be able to advise you of the most suitable wood types and designs for your home.