PARQUETRY FLOORING

Originating in 16th century France, this artisan method of installing hardwod timber floors can add sophistication and detail to your decor.


Herringbone Parquetry Install

A Bit About Parquetry

A parquetry floor is made from many pieces of wood fitted together like a beautiful mosaic. It can be made from different types of wood with varying grains to create a unique pattern.


With an incredible range of choices in timber species, colours and patterns parquetry opens the possibility of a decorative timber floor that is as unique as it is durable.

Choosing the Right Product

Parquetry is available in a range of products, from traditional solid timber to pre finished timber. Within each product range you will find a variety of choices and patterns from traditional to utterly unique, even custom designed.


Styles of Parquetry

There are two styles of parquetry which can be installed - Mosaic and Block.


MOSAIC

Is the more traditional style of parquetry. It is created by arranging small “fingers" of selected timber in tiles, then changing the direction of these rows at consistent intervals. The result is a beautiful floor which is a feature in your home, not just a floor covering.


BLOCK

Parquetry can be laid in any pattern using contrasting coloured timbers to create depth in the design. Blocks of timber are manufactured and are laid individually to create the pattern of your choice.


There are many popular patterns that can be laid in block parquetry, or you can run wild with your imagination and design your own floor pattern or feature block.

French Versailles timber Parquetry
Herringbone timber Parquetry

Installation Options

Direct Stick

Blocks are stuck direclty to the sub-floor.

On Underlay

Block are installed on a masoniste flooring underlay that has been secured to a suitable sub-floor.

On Acoustic Underlay

Blocks are installed on an acoustic underlay that limits sound transfer. This allows for the installation of parquetry in units and apartments..

Coating

After our floors are professionally installed they are sanded and three heavy coats of polyurethane are applied.

DO YOU HAVE AN EXISTING CORK FLOOR AND WANT TO GIVE IT A NEW LEASE ON LIFE?

Read more about our Resanding and Resurfacing processes here.

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