Parquet

All you need to know about flooring?

Flooring is an essential part of any interior space, whether it's a home, office or business. It can have a major impact on the appearance, comfort and function of a space. The choice of floor covering depends on many factors, such as decorating style, usage space, durability requirements and ease of maintenance, etc.

The most commonly used floor coverings are tile, wood, laminate, vinyl, linoleum and carpet. Tiles are often used in wet areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms, as they are easy to clean and resistant to moisture. Wood and laminate are the most popular choices for living spaces, as they are durable, elegant and available in a variety of styles and finishes. A wide range of wood flooring is available at WoodPartners.

How do you choose the right parquet for you?

Wood flooring is maintained in the same way as any other hardwood surface. Sweeping and dry cleaning with a microfiber mop should be carried out daily. Spills and damp stains should be blotted with paper towels, then wiped with a damp washcloth. The floor should be cleaned about once a month using a specialized solution for wood floors. Avoid using waxes, which can make floors slippery and damage the finish. Never use a steam mop on wood parquet (or any other type of wood floor), as the wood may absorb moisture.

Modern wood floors are often made of solid hardwood rather than veneer, and although they can be sanded and refinished, the process is complicated by the fact that the wood grain alternates and follows different directions. Major renovation work on these floors must be carried out by qualified specialists. Owners can rejuvenate the surface by gently abrading it with a sanding grid, then adding a new coat of varnish.

What is the design of wood flooring?

The multi-part composition of wood floor tiles creates a rich, three-dimensional look that contributes to the beauty of the home. Future owners of your home may not share the same taste for this style, and some potential buyers may consider it obsolete and old-fashioned. Wooden flooring fits in well with mid-century contemporary homes, but may look out of place in other styles. However, if you're restoring or rebuilding an older home, wood parquet may be the best choice, depending on the period style you want to bring back.

How to install oak parquet?

Wood floor tiles are much simpler to install than hardwood floors, because they are glued rather than fixed to the substrate. The 60-minute drying time of urethane-based adhesives gives you all the latitude you need to install the tiles. As the tiles are quite thin (around 5/16"), they can easily be cut with a jigsaw. Most wood floor tiles are prefinished, which means the finished floor won't need to be stained or varnished.

However, due to the thinness of the tiles, it is essential that the floor is perfectly flat and durable. If the subfloor shows any bending, the surface covering will clearly deform underfoot. Because of the spectacular geometry of wood parquet patterns, care must be taken to ensure that they are straight and symmetrical around the edges.

As a true wood floor covering, wood parquet performs best when laid at or above ground level. Basements or slab foundations are not recommended, unless an intermediate subfloor is used. In addition, due to the many cracks between rooms, it is not recommended to install wood parquet in damp or wet areas, such as bathrooms.

The convenience and comfort of oak flooring?

Wooden floors are quite similar to other hardwood surfaces in terms of properties. While wood floors are softer and warmer underfoot than hard coverings such as ceramic or stone tiles, they are colder and harder than carpet, cork or luxury vinyl. Wood flooring, like other types of wood flooring, can be quite noisy. Many people may wish to add carpets to their wood floors to increase comfort.

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