Parquet Flooring in Thornton-cleveleys

Parquet Flooring in Thornton-cleveleys

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed alongside one another to create a distinctive pattern over the whole of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with each individual strip carefully laid, but modern parquet can be bought in larger tiles or planks to provide the same effect. Parquet floor is an exceptionally fashionable flooring option which is most effective in large rooms or hallways where the eye-catching pattern can be best displayed. Parquet is available in numerous different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can also be manufactured from a wide range of different woods, but oak is the most common, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring comes 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 requires little maintenance. It is, however, not fit 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 professional parquet floor company will be able to advise you of the most appropriate wood types and styles for your home.