Parquet Flooring in New Tredegar

Parquet Flooring in New Tredegar

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed together to produce a distinctive pattern over the whole of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with each individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet is available in larger tiles or planks to provide the same appearance. Parquet floor is an exceptionally stylish flooring product which is most effective in large rooms or hallways where the appealing design can be best displayed. Parquet is available in a multitude of different patterns, the most common 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, along with mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor may come in either solid wood or engineered wood types, the latter of which function several sheets 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 flex under these conditions. Parquet is generally installed by using a series of tiles that are fixed to the subfloor with an adhesive. An experienced parquet flooring company will be able to advise you of the most suitable wood types and patterns for your home.