How Do You Care For Parquet Wood Floors?
Imagination is the only limitation when designing a parquet floor. Historically wealthy European families began using parquet flooring in the 17th century. During this period, parquet designs were considered a form of art. Installing custom parquet flooring is an art in itself. A variety of types and colors of wood are inlaid to create patterns. There are two different types of parquet flooring: solid and panel forms. The solid form is custom made by individually gluing down each strip of wood in an individual pattern. Panel forms of parquet flooring are constructed of thin wooden strips glued to a panel. These mass produced forms traditionally form a square or herringbone pattern. The care of your parquet floor will depend on the design, age and type of flooring Determine the type of finish on your parquet floor. Newer floors are likely to have been sealed with a polyurethane coating. Older floors will be shellacked, varnished or lacquered. Test the surface type in an unnoticeable cor
