Parquet wood is made up of individual wood blocks which are then arranged into a parquet pattern.
Parquet comes in a range of patterns including herringbone and chevron, all of which come in a variety of different shades, styles and finishes.
Parquet flooring is the perfect choice if you’re looking to add luxury and class to your home, along with an elegant modern touch too.
Solid and Engineered Parquet Flooring
Parquet flooring uses a variation of wooden blocks to create different floor patterns. The name parquet originates from the French word parchet which dates back all the way to the late 1600’s.
Back in the early days, parquet wood flooring was used to replace marble floors which required constant cleaning, tending to rot the joist under the floor.
In recent times, parquet flooring has been much easier to mass produce, meaning these floors no longer come with a heavy price tag, making them a much more affordable option for many.
Red wood parquet flooring is formed from individual oak blocks which are positioned together to make various parquet patterns to name a few; herringbone, chevron, Versailles and more.
In the Ghana oak is the most popular species of parquet flooring simply because of its versatility when it comes to applying a finish or a stain, allowing you to choose from a variety of different shades, colors and textures.