Timber floors are durable and age beautifully, however there will come a time when you’ll want to refresh them. Sanding, polishing and even staining your flooring is a great way to breathe new life into a room.
It’s the kind of flooring you will find in the pages of Architectural Digest, or frequently featured on those dreamy home aesthetics Instagram accounts. With parquetry flooring, each block of wood adds to the story and makes it complete. This is a story where artistry meets timeless elegance, to transform any living space into a true sanctuary!
Parquetry flooring is the perfect combination of design and convenience. It is laid using small blocks of hardwood which form repetitive geometrical patterns on the floor, adding a decorative appeal to the overall look and feel of the room.
As a homeowner in Melbourne, weather is a big factor in determining which flooring solution is appropriate for your home (or office). Hardwood flooring is always recommended to avoid allergens and dust accumulation. In addition, if you are looking for a flooring solution that has more to offer – parquetry flooring is the way to go for your Melbourne home.
At ITB, we have over 40+ years of experience in wooden flooring installation. Our team of hardwood flooring enthusiasts can help you select and install the right parquetry flooring in Melbourne. Contact us today.
There are some key considerations when it comes to parquetry flooring installation in Melbourne. Once you have thought these through – the whole process of selecting the wood, choosing the design, and finally, installing the floors will become easy and streamlined for you.
Which is the right wood for parquetry flooring in Melbourne?
Most soft and hardwoods are compatible for use in parquetry flooring, except some high-strength hardwoods, which might be difficult to cut into small pieces for creating the designs. Thus, also impacting the costs. Some engineered wood varieties also work great for parquetry flooring.
We are well equipped in customising flooring solutions, to suit the needs and vision of your space. Call us today at 0413 817 781 or email us to speak with one of our experts about parquetry flooring.
How to select the design of your parquetry flooring?
When it comes to selecting the pattern in which the wood will be laid down across the room, there are many ways to do this, and each style offers a unique visual appeal.
Here are our top four picks that we love for various reasons:
- Herringbone: this is a classic design of parquetry flooring, perhaps one of the most recognisable. In this design, each block of rectangular wood is laid at a 90-degree angle, in a widened V-shape – stacked one on top of the other.
- Brick Bond: this style replicates the pattern of bricks on a wall. The rectangular pieces of wood, are only offset by half the length of the pieces above and below, thus, creating a zigzag effect.
- Mosaic: named after the technique where small pieces of stone/glass/ceramic are arranged to create an image or design. This style of parquetry flooring is highly creative and customisable, the blocks of wood can be laid in a variety of geometric shapes and patterns – creating a kaleidoscopic effect on the floor.
- Basket Weave: this pattern appears like a diagonal grid of crisscrossing wooden blocks, the gaps at each intersection are filled with smaller square blocks of wood.
Is it difficult to install parquetry flooring?
This depends on the intricacies of your chosen pattern and design. Installing parquetry flooring is overall slightly more complex than standard plank flooring due to the precision of sizing and placement required.
Our team is highly skilled and experienced in installing the parquetry floors perfectly in Melbourne. We work with attention to detail and precision to ensure the final result is satisfactory and exactly what you were looking for
Are parquetry floors easy to maintain & durable?
Maintenance for these floors is like standard wooden floors. It requires regular cleaning to retain a pristine appearance. It’s likely to appear more rundown in high-traffic areas, such as the living room and foyers – therefore, will require a top-up of high-quality finishing coat from time to time. This should usually be enough to withstand everyday wear and tear.
When parquetry floors are regularly cleaned and maintained, they turn out to be durable and long-lasting. In case of damage from high impact or moisture – the extent of repair will depend on how many individual blocks need replacing or repairing to maintain the design. The intricacy of the design, along with the type of wood used determines how easy or extensive the maintenance of your parquetry floor will be.
Parquetry flooring is beautiful, it combines the best of natural wood and craftsmanship to elevate the aesthetics of a room. If you’d like to amp up your home or office with beautifully designed parquetry flooring – we can help you achieve it. Our experts have designed and installed parquetry flooring for many homes in Melbourne. Contact us today for parquetry flooring installation.
