Parquet Flooring in Wylam

Parquet Flooring in Wylam

Parquet flooring is a variety of wood flooring in which small wood blocks or strips are installed together to generate a distinctive pattern across the whole of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with every individual strip painstakingly laid, but modern parquet is available in larger tiles or planks to offer the same effect. Parquet floor is a very stylish flooring option which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the eye-catching design can be best displayed. Parquet comes in a wide variety of different styles, the most common of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can be manufactured from an enormous selection of different woods, but oak is the most popular, accompanied by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet floor comes in either solid wood or engineered wood variations, the latter of which feature several sheets of wood with a fibre board core and a top layer of the desired appearance of hardwood. Parquet floor is durable and needs little maintenance. It is, however, unsuitable for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or flex under these conditions. Parquet is often installed by using a series 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 appropriate wood types and styles for your home.