Parquet is a type of wood flooring made with small strips of wood, laid in a regular geometric shape. Dating back to the 16th century, parquet flooring is associated with luxury, timelessness and sophistication, and was originally created by artisans to signify status and elegance. Sleek, clean, and appealing to the eye, a well-installed parquet flooring can instantly elevate your indoor space and create a sense of balance. With classic types of parquet flooring including herringbone or chevron, a high-quality parquet installation will also help insulate both noise and heat from reaching you throughout the year while maintaining its own beauty for years to come.
Originally made from just 100% solid wood, today parquet flooring can be made with solid and engineered wood. Engineered wood is composed of a combination of solid wood (usually for the top layer), combined with different types of wood used in the middle and back layers. As the wood used is selected for its stability and functionality, using engineered wood is more resistant to fluctuations in temperature and humidity when compared to using solid wood. Common types of wood used for the top layer include oak, maple, walnut, cherry, amongst other hardwood species.
Alongside the choice of wood, other aspects of your parquet flooring project to consider includes underlay and underfloor heating, which boast insulative properties that can help increase overall comfort and reduce wear-and-tear of your indoor space.
Flooring underlay is a thin layer of material such as foam, cork, fibre, which helps to absorb shock and noise, reduce wear and tear and provide insulative properties.
While carpets can provide effective insulation and comfort, it lacks the durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal of wood flooring. Underfloor heating is a way to evenly heat your floorboards through a system installed underneath your flooring as opposed to radiators.
Benefits of underfloor heating
Underfloor heating provides a number of benefits when compared to traditional radiators.
In order to maintain parquet flooring, homeowners should avoid using heavy furniture on the wooden planks. Avoid spills and stains as much as possible with care such as quickly wiping up any liquid spill with paper towels. Be sure all footwear is removed before entering the room; this will help prevent scratches or dents in your wood floors. Sweep regularly and vacuum once every week to remove dirt that might have accumulated below the surface of your parquet flooring. You can also use a damp mop for better results.
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