advantages and disadvantages of parquet flooring

Parquet flooring is a timeless flooring design that homeowners turn to for a classic or traditional look. What is parquet flooring exactly? It's a mosaic of geometric designs that form squares and triangle shapes with wood pieces. If you're wondering where you've seen it before, you have. This versatile flooring solution is used all over from the Palace of Versailles in France to professional basketball courts. That's quite a range! It's also a common flooring solution for homes because it is easy to maintain, customize, and built to last. Before installing parquet floors in your home, it is best to understand what exactly this product is and examine the advantages and disadvantages of this flooring choice.

To help you decide whether or not parquet floors are right for your home, we have listed down some of the main advantages and disadvantages of this flooring choice.
 

ADVANTAGES

 

Beauty and appeal

Because parquet is made of wood, it gives a feeling of warmth to the area where you install it. The geometric and angular pattern options have made it a choice in some of the grandest palaces throughout time. Because you can customize the patterns and materials, parquet can give your home a classic or modern look. Not only can you choose from all kinds of patterns and materials, but you can also stain the wood different colors. Wood flooring has always been a reference when we think of comfort and luxury, which is why it's no surprise that parquet flooring is used in homes and hotels throughout the world.
 

Unique

If you are looking for something truly unique, parquet flooring is a good option to consider. Each tile truly is unique, as materials are combined and then cut before instillation. You are able to customize the patterns, materials, grains, and coloring of parquet flooring making no two rooms alike.
 

Non-allergic

Unlike carpets and rugs, which can harbor dust, dirt and allergens, parquet flooring provides no place for these unwelcome guests. This is an excellent choice for families with young children, who are at risk of developing allergies, and for people with allergies.
 

Stable

Parquet flooring is more stable than traditional wood flooring. This is because it is comprised of three layers of wood cut at 90 degree angles to reduce movement of the wood. The top layer of parquet flooring is the wear layer. This layer is carefully selected to ensure the most endurance over time. The layers beneath the wear layer absorb impact guaranteeing higher stability.
 

Cost

Because the lower layers of parquet floors are not visible, they can be made with more cost-efficient materials than the top layer. This helps reduce the overall cost of the flooring solution.
 

DISADVANTAGES

 

Requires Maintenance

No matter how well you care for your flooring, it is important that the tiles be resealed, sanded and polished. This is to ensure that the flooring remains beautiful and looking new, as well as to boost their lifespan.
 

Moisture Damage

Because parquet flooring is made of wood, it is susceptible to moisture and humidity. That said, it is important that you manage the humidity in your home and keep parquet floors dry.
 

Susceptible to Scratches

Like with other wood, parquet is susceptible to scratches made by small, sharp objects hitting the floor. When that does happen, it can be challenging to restore the original look. For this reason, it?s not advised to wear high heels on parquet floors, and to use door mats or rugs at entry points.

Parquet flooring can be a great solution for your home depending on the look you are going for. Contact us today to discover more about parquet flooring and installation.