Parquet Floor Fitting
We supply & lay solid and engineered parquet flooring blocks in Herringbone and other patterns
Parquet flooring. Just the name conjures images of timeless elegance, intricate patterns, and a warmth that instantly transforms any room. But beyond its undeniable beauty, parquet is an investment in your home's aesthetic and value. And like any true art, its flawless execution lies in the hands of skilled flooring professionals.
What makes parquet so special? Unlike traditional planks, parquet flooring is composed of individual wood blocks arranged in captivating geometric patterns – think classic herringbone, intricate chevron, or the majestic Versailles. This unique construction gives it unparalleled character and a bespoke feel that's hard to replicate. When properly installed, parquet is incredibly durable and can last for decades, adding significant value to your property.
The Parquet Flooring Installation Project: What to Expect
Parquet floor installation requires a precise planning to ensure the desired appearance and feel. Achieving the selected design and pattern is only possible if the area is carefully prepared to a smooth and solid surface.
Parquet floor installation is a time-consuming process as it involves several essential steps such as subfloor preparation, parquet blocks fitting and in case the flooring products is unfinished, the final finishing stage.
Parquet flooring requires smooth and solid base
Solid or engineered parquet flooring is installed with glue-down installation. Although, there are products intended for floating installation on the marked, due to the number of connections required with this flooring product, such installations are not recommended by Floorworks.
In laminate herringbone flooring or LVT / SPC herringbone products a floating installation will be appropriate subfloor preparation due to the thickness of these products.
Types of Parquet Flooring Products
There are various types of parquet flooring based on the pattern - herringbone, basket weave, chevron and mosaic fingers flooring. At Floorworks we supply parquet flooring products, install and finish solid or engineered parquet blocks.
Parquet flooring offers diverse options across structure, finish, and design:
By Product Type
Solid Wood Parquet: Made from single pieces of solid wood, offering classic authenticity and the ability to be sanded and refinished multiple times. This flooring usually comes unfinished and requires a glue-down installation.
Engineered Wood Parquet: Features a top layer of real hardwood bonded to a stable core of porous pine timber or strcutural plywood. This construction provides greater stability, especially with temperature and humidity changes, making it resilient and suitable for underfloor heating product. This flooring usually comes pre-finished and requires a glue-down installation.
Laminate Parquet: Mimics the look of wood with a photographic print layer and a protective wear layer, offering an affordable and durable option, often with floating click laminate flooring installation.
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT/SPC) Parquet: Made from vinyl with a photographic wood or stone print, highly durable and waterproof, making it ideal for kitchens and bathrooms and high-traffic area. This product requires subfloors with excellent level and comes with either floating or glue-down installations.
Pre-Finished or Unfinished Parquet Flooring
Prefinished (Lacquered or Oiled): Engineered parquet flooring offers a vast diversity of ready to lay options, with top layers of 3 mm to 6 mm and in various thickness.
Unfinished: Typical for solid wood parquet blocks and mosaics, this option allows for a custom stain or finish to be applied after installation, offering complete control over the final look and durability.
By Pattern
At Floorworks we can offer varioius options of patternbs for laying your parquet flooring product, depending on the flooring products supplied. Most flooring options are compatible with having a single or double border around the perimeter with matching flooring product - plank or a block.
Herringbone: The most popular pattern, with rectangular blocks laid at a 90-degree angle to create a staggered zigzag - also available in laminate and LVT flooring products.
Chevron: Similar to herringbone but with plank ends cut at an angle (e.g., 45 or 60 degrees) to form a continuous, crisp "V" pattern.
Basket Weave: Blocks arranged in square modules to mimic the look of a woven basket, creating an interlocking design.
Versailles: An intricate and opulent panel design featuring interlocking squares, diamonds, and triangles within a larger square frame, often seen in grand, traditional settings.
Mosaic Fingers: Broader categories encompassing various complex patterns, often using smaller, uniquely shaped pieces to create custom designs.
Expert Parquet Floor Laying or Product Advice...
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The Importance of Subfloor Preparation
Unlike other types of floor installations, such as engineered or solid wood planks, parquet flooring is made up of smaller blocks or shorter planks, and therefore it requires a perfectly levelled and solid subfloor. That’s why before installation of parquet flooring, making sure the base - timber or concrete is suiatble for the installation.
Original floorboards: In case, the parquet flooring is to be laid on top of existing original floorboards, the surface will require preparation with a layer of plywood (depending on condiation) to ensure that the subfloor is solid and flat, ready for a glue-down installation.
For concrete subfloors or recently screeded surfaces, it important that the surface is nod “sandy” and the level is prepared, if necessary with a smoothing compund.
Damp-proofing coat is important for all concrete subfloors, to protect the timber from rising damp in the future. Subfloors with recently laid underfloor-heating system also require DPM coat.
Parquet Floor Fitting
Once the subfloor is perfectly levelled, the timber parquet blocks are laid with a glue-down installation in the desired pattern - classic herringbone, basket weave, mosaic or chevron.
Unfinished parquet flooring products, can be decorated with a border around, made up from a single or double block. For an even more alluring appearance, you can also choose to have a decorative strip around, which is made from a lighter, darker or exotic timber, such as walnut, ash, merbau, mahogany or wenge.
At Floorworks™ we can also offer a decorative 3-strip deco borders as well made up from different wood species such as merbau-ash-merbau and walnut-ash-walnut timber, providing an excellent, exquisite finish.
Check our “Guide to Installing Solid Oak Mosaic Fingers Parquet Flooring Over Concrete”.
Check Herringbone flooring installation: Why glue-down, instead of floating?
The Finish
Many parquet flooring products come unfinished and therefore, once fitted the new floors will require to go through parquet floor sanding, buffing and sealing with either hard-wearing lacquer or hardwax-oil. For our projects we rely on the leaders in the floor finishing industry, which includes names like Bona, Junckers, Osmo and Loba floor sealants.
In many cases parquet floor gap filling is also done before the application of the sealant to ensure that there are no gaps and imperfections between the blocks. At Floorworks we use the latest technology for dust-free sanding including "Lagler Trio" and Bona "FlexiSand", which are the perfect tools for fine finishing of parquet flooring.
Staining your new floors to a different colour is an option as well, should you prefer to change the colour of the parquet blocks. The colour is applied after the the gap filling and before the sealing stage of the parquet finishing process.
Why Book Parquet Flooring Service with Floorworks?
When it comes to the timeless elegance and intricate beauty of parquet flooring, professional expertise is not just recommended, it's essential. Choosing Floorworks for your parquet flooring needs ensures a stunning, durable, and expertly installed finish, which will enhance your property value. Here's why you should book our parquet flooring service:
- Specialised Parquet Expertise: Parquet is a highly specialised craft. Unlike generic flooring installers, Floorworks possesses in-depth knowledge on products and extensive service experience specifically with parquet patterns (e.g., herringbone, chevron, basket weave, Versailles). Our fitters are trained in the precise techniques required for accurate pattern alignment, intricate cuts, and seamless installations that define true parquet artistry.
- Unrivalled Craftsmanship and Attention to Detail: Every block must be perfectly aligned, every angle precise. Our skilled artisans pride themselves on their craftsmanship, ensuring that each piece contributes to a flawless and visually stunning pattern that will be the highlight of your space.
- Comprehensive Service from Start to Finish: We offer a complete parquet flooring solution. This includes expert consultation, precise measurement and planning, flawless subfloor preparation, laying and wide choice of floor finishes.
- Quality Materials & Adhesives: We source and work with only the highest quality parquet blocks and the industry-best adhesives and finishes, including Bona, Wakol, F-Ball & Tover. This commitment to quality materials ensures the longevity, stability, and enduring beauty of your parquet floor.
- Durability & Longevity for Diversity of Use: When installed correctly, parquet flooring is incredibly durable and can last for decades, even centuries. Our professional installation techniques, coupled with quality materials, maximise the lifespan of your floor, providing an excellent return on investment for homes, schools, public spaces and businesses.
- Problem Solving and Expertise: Unexpected challenges can arise during any flooring project, especially with complex installations like parquet. Our experienced team is adept at identifying and resolving potential issues efficiently, ensuring a smooth project progression.
- Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed: At Floorworks, your satisfaction is our priority. We are committed to delivering exceptional results and a seamless customer experience from your initial inquiry to the final handover of your magnificent new floor.
Our Advice for Installing Reclaimed Parquet Blocks
At Floorworks, we do not recommend reclaimed parquet blocks outside the scope of repairs. The reason for this is that all our installation services come with a Service Guarantee and to maintain this guarantee, we must ensure that the flooring product has been in proper storage and is sufficiently dry and offers adequate geometry. This is not always possible with reclaimed parquet blocks and the final results can be compromised.
We also ensure that parquet blocks are sufficiently thick to accommodate the sanding and finishing process. Again, this cannot be always guaranteed with reclaimed parquet blocks and therefore, limiting the quality in such service. Check the pros & cons in our complete advice for reclaimed parquet flooring installation.
