The right choice of parquet floor

Parquet and parquet floor –
versatile and elegant

Noble parquet has been installed in residential buildings since
industrialization in the 19th century. At the beginning the rod parquet was
very modern. The sensitive material has been sealed since the fifties and has
therefore become easier to care for. Likewise, the laying has improved thanks
to better adhesives and thin steel nails.

Pure wood becomes parquet

Parquet is made of solid wood. It is produced in varying thickness in one
or more layers. This prefinished parquet can be abraded and re-sealed,
depending on its strength, up to several times. Multi-layer parquet has a
thinner surface and is therefore not as durable as single-layer
parquet.

At that time, the individual pieces of parquet were painstakingly assembled
individually and bonded to the floor by means of an adhesive and sealed.
Thanks to the progress, parquet is already ready to be bought today on a
portable underground.

The color variety knows no
bounds

The so-called sorting allows the parquet enthusiast to get almost any
desired color, from maple to beech, pear tree, cedar or even to the olive.
The choice ranges from the very light birch to the reddish merbau or the dark
wenge. The advantage of natural materials is their uniqueness. So it is
possible to express his very individual style.

Laying the
parquet

Again, you can choose between popular methods:

 

• shipdeck

 

• herringbone

 

• diagonal
  brace

 

• blackboard

 

• Old German
  Association

 

• basketweave

 

• cassette

 

• ladder

Today, parquet is traditionally fixed with tongue and groove, a click
system or a bung. It can be shaped different patterns and it can be connected
floating or full surface with the ground. The distance to the wall should
here be 1.5 cm, since wooden floors work with temperature changes. A springy
pad serves as noise and kick protection. In addition, a PE film protects the
wood against moisture and thus swelling. The practical thing is that parquet
flooring is ideal if underfloor heating is available as it has very good
thermal conductivity.

Laying parquet instructions

Ecological and sustainable parquet as an intelligent building
material

However, this only applies if the wood comes from a corresponding source.
Care should be taken to ensure that enough wood can regrow. This ensures that
our climate remains in balance. The processing of wood to parquet requires
little energy and in case of disposal, the material is again biodegradable.
Alternatively, it can also serve for further processing.

The sealing of the parquet

It is always advisable to seal the parquet floor. This makes it more
resistant, non-slip and easy to clean. The method with oil lets the wood
breathe, but also allows moisture through and thus provides optimal
protection. A combination of oil and wax provides a good alternative, so the
wood is cared for, because the oil can penetrate deep into the pores, and the
wax remains as a protective layer on the surface. It is also possible to
choose pure wax. It is not flammable and easy to work with.

For a very strong seal, for example for very stressed floors, there are
special lacquers, so-called polyurethane seals. The parquet is highly
protected here, whereby the wood unfortunately loses its moisture-regulating
effect. Parquet is very easy to care for, although it is wood. As a rule, a
dry cleaning is sufficient. Care should be taken that he does not
scratch.

Wood floor in the bathroom?

It was not recommended for a long time. But there are suitable types of
wood, namely Doussie, Merbau or teak. These naturally absorb little water or
are especially oily. Thus, swelling of the parquet is prevented. Make sure
that the joints are tight and that the seal stays flexible. Lacquers can split
and are therefore not as well suited as waxes or oils. A dry wipe is
recommended after bathing or showering. So you can feel the cozy warmth of
the parquet under his feet for a long time.

Overview of the pros and cons of the parquet

Parquet is a prestigious flooring that is versatile, hygienic and easy to
clean. If necessary, it can be sanded down and thus renewed. It creates a
good room climate because it can regulate humidity. Suitable for underfloor
heating and warm to the feet, as a good thermal insulation property is
available. Disadvantages are the sometimes complex installation, the limited
suitability for the wet area and the tread and sound noises. A cracking and
jointing can not be excluded.