Parquet Flooring in Somerset

Parquet Flooring in Somerset

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to make a distinctive pattern over the entirety of the floor. Parquet was traditionally installed with each individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet can be purchased in larger tiles or planks to give the same effect. Parquet floor is an extremely fashionable flooring product which works best in large rooms or hallways where the eye-catching pattern can be best displayed. Parquet is available in a multitude of different patterns, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can be manufactured from a wide selection of different woods, but oak is the most common, accompanied by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring will come 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 floor is durable and requires 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 typically installed utilising a number of tiles that are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. A specialist parquet floor company will be able to recommend the most appropriate wood types and designs for your home.