Parquet is a type of flooring crafted from the most remarkable of all materials: wood. It is designed exclusively for interior spaces within enclosed buildings. As a rule, parquet is made from hardwood sourced from deciduous trees.
Genuine parquet is an exceptionally refined and sophisticated flooring solution. Its installation requires sound knowledge of natural sciences and physics, combined with true craftsmanship and technical expertise.
Typically, parquet is installed with the wood grain running horizontally. Wooden flooring where the annual rings are visible and the grain runs vertically is known as wood block paving (end-grain flooring). Parquet is widely regarded as the most premium and classic form of flooring.
Due to its composition of smaller wooden elements, parquet always requires a stable and load-bearing subfloor.
As wood is a hygroscopic material, parquet flooring helps regulate indoor climate conditions. Thanks to its closed surface, it is also highly hygienic and easy to clean.
Traditional Installation Patterns at WeRo
At WeRo, we are pleased to install parquet in a variety of traditional patterns, including:
- Regular ship deck pattern
- Irregular ship deck pattern
- Herringbone
- French herringbone
- Old German pattern
- Braided floor
- Braided floor with cubes
- Parallel pattern
- Ladder floor
- Cube pattern
We are happy to provide detailed advice on the various design options and the visual impact of each installation pattern.
Parquet and Underfloor Heating
Not a problem: wooden flooring has proven its reliability over many years when installed over heated screed systems.
Certain requirements and conditions must be met:
- Proper preparatory measures before installation
- Careful selection of suitable parquet and wood species
- Maintaining appropriate indoor climate conditions (temperature between 20–22°C / 68–72°F and relative humidity of 45–60%)
