Saturday, November 19, 2016

Discover The Classic Beauty Of Herringbone Parquet Flooring With Manhattan Hardwood Floor Company

By Lonnie Hahne


Hardwood floors serve as a breathtaking addition to homes and parquet flooring makes an amazing, natural centerpiece.

Herringbone is a classic pattern, albeit one that is difficult to install - it is generally not recommended to try and install herringbone parquet flooring yourself (the same is true of most Manhattan NY hardwood floor inlays). The pattern originated in Europe and should be installed with the points either running in the longest direction of the room or towards a central focal point.

There are many different stains and materials that can be used during the installation of herringbone parquet - but ash and oak are used most often. Even though the colors for these floors are often very neutral, these can range from the palest of creams to dark black. Chevron and herringbone patterns are commonly confused, but chevron patterns meet at an exact point and herringbone boards have a more subtle and staggered effect. It is best used in large-sized spaces given that there will be ample room to appreciate this effect.

Because herringbone can be challenging to install, you should choose an experienced installer that regularly sells this pattern. Make sure they use quality materials. Price for parquet flooring can vary a lot, depending on the grade of wood, the species used and the stain. It is often possible to choose different grades of wood according to your budget - but you should not cheap out on something as important as your new floor.

Find out whether the type of parquet floor you've requested is acceptable for installation of under-floor heaters if these are present in your home - this could be problematic with certain adhesives, but the right installation service will make sure that your floor lasts.

In long rooms that are very thin and in large, wide open spaces, herringbone parquet makes an excellent inlay. If parquet floors are something that you'd like to know more about, call a trusted installer to get the information you need or to talk about a more suitable pattern for your home.




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