Solid wood parquet is a luxury in any home, as long as you take care of it properly!

Modern home interiors do not omit solid wood parquet as an accent, in many cases people are looking to freshen up their decor, but in order to integrate a solid wood parquet we must first understand those benefits precisely! Parquet is both a natural product but is also regarded as rather a luxury and harkens back to previous time periods where parquet was truly regarded as the lap of luxury and elegance.

Here's some ideas to help you on your journey to refreshing your solid wood parquet:

Regular TLC

Its definitely worth paying close attention to the condition of your parquet flooring every few years, its perfectly normal - due to the natural origin of the product - for there to be movement, maybe even creaking due to pieces moving in the worst cases, if you discover this is the case with your parquet then a phone call to your local parquet flooring specialist is the best course of action. 

Upon assessing the condition of the floor they will then repair any issues found, sand the floor to a new level and then seal it all with a coat of varnish.

Sanding and Colour Alterations

Although not the most popular choice, some more avantgarde home owners opt to tint their parquet colour a certain hue, a bold flair to be sure, however we like to stick to basics and prefer the natural colour of the wood. Whatever your preference sanding a parquet floor requires specialised machinery and in most cases you will need to turn to a specialist who can explain what options are open to you if you are feeling brave.

Installing Laminate Flooring on Parquet

Some homeowners are not interested in investing the time and effort or simply do not like parquet floor, a very common choice in this case is to simply apply laminate flooring directly onto the parquet. If you decide to go down this path you can expect a slight increase in insulation due to the extra layer of flooring, however be wary of having to remove the laminate, as the parquet beneath may be damaged in the process should the need arise.

Repairing Cracks and Scratches to your Parquet

There are 101 lifehacks to how to tackle a big divot or scratch in your parquet flooring, (in)famous tricks such as rubbing walnuts, wax or banana peels can sometimes be suitable in a pinch, however if you just cant stop looking it and any of those high tech solutions do not work there are still options. Many flooring suppliers will sell pastels which are colour matched to their flooring and are purpose made to cover scratches and digs - they can be a real boon if you have the time and patience to seek out the correct one for your floor.

Parquet flooring can be difficult to deal with if you are an entry level DIYer - so why not turn to the specialists who are ready to help you out over at [ENTER LINK WHEN READY].