Parquetry Flooring
Our Parquetry Flooring on the Sunshine Coast Looks Beautiful in Chic Spaces
We install curved or angular, geometric parquetry flooring on the Sunshine Coast, such as lozenges, triangles, and squares. We also create inlays and borders. Let us advise and help you design a unique look and finish.
A History of Parquetry Floors
Parquet derives from the Old French word parchet, which refers to a small, enclosed space. Woodwork parquet - consisting of large diagonal squares - was first used to supplant marble flooring at Versailles in 1684.
Crafters used costly hardwoods or opulently coloured mahogany, but mainly timber that entailed juxtaposed grains and colours such as maple, pine, lime, cherry, walnut and oak to lay the flooring.
They hand-cut small wooden blocks of varying sizes and colours to create intricate, detailed designs, including rhombus diamond-like shapes. Artisans glued the pieces to a concrete sub-floor, then scraped, sanded, and polished them to a lustrous shine.
Traditionally, parquetry floors entailed placing one small wooden slat at a time in a clear, repeating pattern. Generally speaking, professionals with the required expertise spent a lot of time creating these eye-catching works of art. Only the very wealthy could afford to have parquet floors installed in their homes.
Some contemporary parquetry floors in Brisbane consist of timber slabs already fixed to a backing material. View the different flooring types we have on offer.
What Sets Platinum Flooring Apart Regarding Parquetry Floors in Brisbane?
Our highly qualified, competent team has 25 years’ experience in the industry. Our interest in, and enthusiasm for interior design results in attention to detail and a beautiful surface appearance.
Parquetry floors make a compelling design statement and add value to your home as they are very much on-trend at this time. The herringbone pattern is the most popular, followed by the chevron design.
Intricate and unique arrangements require additional labour when your decorating choice is unavailable as the more easily installed pre-made floors that look and function in the same way as the time-honoured solid-hardwood strip flooring.
Pre-made parquetry flooring in Brisbane can be either prefinished engineered timber or hybrid flooring.
Prefinished engineered parquet flooring is also a first-rate choice as it is reasonably easy to install. It requires no supplementary stains or finishes and consists of different timber layers covered with hardwood. It can also be glued to the sub floor or installed as a floating floor.
Engineered wood is exceedingly durable and looks like real wood. It can be sanded and refinished and is obtainable in a range of grades, species, finishes, and a parquet or chevron look. Locate our flooring samples.
Why You Should Use Platinum Flooring
Our skilled tradespersons have the knowledge and background to deliver top-quality work. We will gladly discuss your concepts for a formal parquet floor in your foyer, living-, or dining room. Discover the possibilities. Contact us with your queries or to request measurements and a quote.