Firstly, what exactly is Parquet flooring? Parquet flooring is a type of wooden flooring that is laid in a variety of patterns. The small blocks of wood come in a variety of colours and sizes, and they are laid out in geometric patterns such as herringbone, basket weave, and chevron. More complex patterns can be achieved by the more daring.
This flooring type is popular in ballrooms, churches, sports halls, gyms and retail establishments. It is however, becoming more common in the home too.
How are Parquet Floors Installed?
The wooden blocks are glued and pinned in the pattern of your choice. After laying all of the flooring, it is sanded and finished to the highest standard with lacquer, oil, or various stains to bring out and enhance the wood while also protecting it.
Parquet flooring in older homes or churches was typically 6-7mm thick and pinned to the surface with copper nails. This was discovered to cause corrosion and staining of the parquet wood over long periods of time. To avoid this, we use headless stainless steel pins that will not corrode. When used correctly, these pins are almost invisible.
Wood is an excellent material for use in conjunction with other fashionable materials such as steel, glass, and stone. Parquet Wooden Flooring is one type of flooring that has been tried and tested for generations and is now more popular than ever in modern homes.
For many years, wooden flooring has been a part of an architect’s portfolio, demonstrating how it can be used to create light and airy living spaces in all homes. These modern homes with glass walls and flat roofs typically had extensions built with parquet flooring to match the rest of the house.
Traditional patterns such as chevron, versailles, basket, and the popular herringbone are used to create stunning parquet floors.
