Hardwood floor installation is an art form. To bring grandeur and artistry to your hardwood floors, look at parquet floors. Parquet floors are perfect for spaces that have historical significance or deserve to be elevated. The intricate patterns of parquet flooring will add elegance and intricacy to any room.
DuChâteau®, Palais, Tournon Parquet Floors
Parquet hardwood floors
Having parquet floors was a status symbol in medieval times, something reserved for high-society and royalty. Today, parquet floors are much more affordable, but you still need to be careful how you use parquet flooring. The intricate patterns require skill and artistry, and they are not fit for every room. Parquet floors deserve special attention and should be installed where they can truly be appreciated for their artistry.
Parquet patterns
To create intricate and beautiful patterns, hardwood flooring craftspeople choose hardwoods that have the most eye-catching grains. The wood is then laid out in unique patterns to add depth and intricacy to a room. The two most common parquet flooring patterns are herringbone and chevron, but there are many patterns to choose from.
Installing parquet floors
Once you have chosen the pattern that you like you need to work with a skilled hardwood flooring contractor to help you lay out the parquet floors to perfectly match your space. Parquet floors are purchased in blocks, not planks, so you will need to perfectly measure and calculate the best size of each block to create the most visually appealing pattern.
Distressed parquet floors
DuChâteau®, Palais Collection, Fountainbleu parquet floors.
When you choose parquet floors, part of the charm is the aged patina that historical parquet floors possess. To get the aged antique look on your new parquet floors, look for a company that offers hand-scraped and distressed parquet floors. By distressing parquet floors, you will add a worn and rustic effect, and give your floors an “historic” appearance.
T&G Flooring is one of the largest hardwood flooring retailers in Colorado. We have the best brands in the industry, many come mill-direct, and are available in traditional or parquet flooring. To find out if parquet flooring is right for you, schedule a free consultation with a hardwood flooring craftsperson.