When considering home interior updates and refurbishments, the material choices you make are significant. Good quality materials, be it for flooring, walls, or furniture, are key to longevity, maintenance requirements, and overall appearance.
When it comes to flooring, real wood is the clear winner. Homeowners today are still drawn to the classic styling, natural feel, and the warm aesthetic of wood. Parquet flooring is a very popular style of wooden flooring that has been fitted in homes for hundreds of years due to its elegant appearance. Let’s learn how parquet flooring came to be and what its unique benefits are.
Herringbone flooring installation
Herringbone is a particular style of parquet flooring installation that features oblong-shaped wooden blocks, arranged into a geometric pattern. Its origins can be traced back to 16th Century France when marble floors began to be replaced with parquet flooring. Since then however, parquet floors have evolved, giving rise to specific styles :
- Herringbone
- Chevron
- Versailles panel
- Mosaic
- Basket weave
- Brickwork and ladder
Of all the above styles of parquet flooring listed above, herringbone flooring is the most popular style in the U.K.
Benefits of parquet floor installation
Parquet flooring offers distinct features and benefits, which includes:
Durability – If you are looking for a flooring solution that will last a long time, parquet flooring is the answer. Wood is highly durable and eco-friendly. In case of wear and tear, it can be easily restored back to its original glory with a bit of professional help.
Uniqueness – With the different options of parquet flooring styles available today, you’ll never have two floors that are the same. For an added distinction you can add metal or wooden strips as borders.
Customisable – Parquet flooring can be installed unfinished which gives you the option of staining the wood in a range of colours. If you desire a change, you can refurbish your existing parquet flooring installation. You can also add protective coatings to your floor to protect it from wear and tear.
In demand – Parquet flooring has been desirable for many, many years, which means if you choose to put your home on the market, your floor will help to increase its value and appeal.
Easy maintenance – Wood is easy to maintain and clean. All you have to do is clean the floor with a damp mop and a timber friendly detergent to remove all dirt and grime. When it comes to maintenance, you can sand-down and refinish whenever your floor loses its sheen.
Though there have been many new innovations and trends over the years, when it comes to flooring, parquet flooring still demands respect and admiration.
Wood flooring fitters – For quality installation and restoration
Installation – If you are considering a new parquet flooring installation for your home, Southern Cross Flooring have teams of highly experienced wooden floor fitters that are ready to help you with the job. They can help to first prepare the subfloor, ensuring your floor is perfectly flat and ready for new wood. All wood supplied by Southern Cross Flooring is of the highest quality from trusted suppliers.
Restoration – If you have an existing parquet floor and are looking to get your flooring looking like new, once again, it’s Southern Cross Flooring that you should turn to. Their services include:
- Stripping flooring back before comprehensively refinishing it
- Assessment of damaged flooring.
- In case of partial replacement, any repair is carefully colour-matched.
- Use of wood filler to smooth any gaps and ensure an even surface.
- Expert help and advice, along with demonstrations of stain colours.
- Complete removal of existing varnish or lacquer.
- Protecting the floor with new lacquer or a hard wax oil.
So, please get in touch with Southern Cross Flooring today, and get your parquet floor looking as good as new.
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