Parquet flooring is wooden flooring placed into a geometric pattern, there is no certain manner in which the floor must be laid to fit a specific geometric pattern to be classed as parquet flooring, this means there is much room for creative freedom with this wood flooring design option! Let’s take a closer look at parquet flooring and its usage!
The phrase literally translates to “a small enclosed space” and comes from the Old French term parchet, which is a diminutive of parc.
Chevron Parquet – Chevron parquet flooring uses equal-length wood planks, much like a herringbone pattern. However, because the ends are angled, a “V” pattern, commonly known as a chevron, is created when the top end of one plank is put against another.
Versailles Parquet – Because it was used in the magnificent Palace of Versailles, this design is well-known for the diagonals in this detailed pattern interlace.
Mosaic Parquet – The mosaic or “brick” pattern is comprised of tiny rows of hardwood panels that are arranged into square tiles. The mosaic pattern is created by aligning each tile perpendicular to the tile directly adjacent to it, creating an easy-to-appreciate visual impact.
Herringbone Parquet – Equal-length panels of wood are cut into rectangles with flat 90° angles to create the herringbone pattern. Each plank’s end is positioned such that it touches the side of an adjacent panel, creating a lovely and sturdy structure that minimises movement despite the planks’ close proximity to one another.
Not only is parquet flooring used in the interior of homes like yours it also is very commonly used for basketball courts, the unique patterns that parquet wooden flooring can create allows the basketball courts to have a memorable and professional finish.
As parquet flooring is incredibly durable it is used in many machinery-based institutes flooring to this day still. If you’re looking for flooring to stand the test of time and have a busy household, our parquet flooring may be an option for you.
In manor homes and palaces, as well as in governmental structures, educational institutions, and industrial facilities all around France during the 1600s, parquet flooring rose to the pinnacle of beauty. However it was only after Louis XIV, King of France, placed extraordinary parquet designs, including the ‘parquet de Versailles’ design in the rooms of Versailles Palace, did this costly flooring material become a widely popular style throughout Europe.
Here at Just Wood Flooring, we understand that wooden flooring needs to not only be durable but beautiful. This is why we offer a range of parquet wooden flooring designs with a range of different wood types to suit your home best. Not only do we install parquet flooring but we are also able to complete parquet floor restorations! Please contact us for more information on parquet flooring or to discuss your flooring requirements with an expert.