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Guide
Parquet floors have a tradition in Europe reaching back to the 16th century. To this day they remain among the most popular and most valuable types of flooring.
Types of parquet
Traditional blocks cut from solid hardwood. Prized for their long lifespan – with proper care they last for decades. They can be re-sanded and refinished many times over.
Small wooden fingers bonded into square blocks. Their slim profile (8 mm) makes them ideal where floor height is limited. They offer a wide range of patterning options.
A modern solution with a solid hardwood top layer over a plywood core. More dimensionally stable and easier to lay. The look of solid wood with the benefits of modern technology.
Surface finishes
Both options have their merits. The choice comes down to how the room is used and your personal preference.
Durability and easy upkeep
Upkeep
Dry sweeping, occasional damp mopping. Refinish every 10–15 years.
Natural look and spot repairs
Upkeep
Regular care with an oil-based cleaner. Re-oil every 1–2 years.
Laying patterns
The most popular pattern. Blocks laid at 90° against each other. Elegant and timeless.
Blocks cut at 45° or 60° to form continuous zig-zags. A more luxurious look than classic herringbone.
Simple staggered rows. Visually enlarges the space.
Squares of perpendicular fingers. A historic pattern for grand, representative interiors.
Wood species
Wood hardness (Janka) determines resistance to denting. Oak is the gold standard.
The most popular – hard, durable, timeless.
Very hard, light-toned, with a bold grain.
Fine texture, reddish tone, modern.
Premium, dark, luxurious appearance.
Exotic, extremely hard, deep brown.
Warm tone that darkens over time.
Benefits
With proper care, parquet lasts for decades. Solid parquet can be refinished more than 10 times.
Unlike laminate, parquet can be sanded back and restored to its original condition.
Wood is an ecological, renewable material that creates a healthy indoor environment.
Parquet brings elegance and warmth to a space. Every piece of wood is an original with a unique grain.
A quality parquet floor is an investment that increases the value of a flat or house.
Wood naturally insulates and is pleasant to the touch. Ideal with underfloor heating.
A wooden floor dampens footsteps and resonance. The space feels calmer and warmer.
Wood builds no static charge, produces no microplastics and regulates humidity.
A warm surface with no chemical off-gassing. Ideal for children's rooms and crawling on the floor.
Parquet care
Parquet needs no miracle products. A simple routine is enough.
1Daily
With a soft broom or a vacuum with a parquet head. Removes dust and fine debris.
2Weekly
A well-wrung mop (never wet!). For oiled parquet, an occasional dedicated cleaner.
3Monthly
Watch for height differences and any cracks. We handle small spot repairs quickly.
41–2× a year
For oiled parquet only. Extends lifespan and keeps the natural look.
510–15 years
Sanding plus a new surface finish. The parquet looks like new and lasts for further decades.
History
Parquet has almost 500 years of history in Europe.
16th c.
The first wooden parquet floors replace stone and clay floors in aristocratic residences.
17th–18th c.
The French herringbone pattern dates to the era of Louis XIV. It spreads across all of Europe.
19th–20th c.
Parquet becomes a standard in townhouses and early-20th-century villas.
Today
Engineered parquet, click systems, UV lacquers, natural oils. A timeless material with modern benefits.
We'll advise you on both choice and care. Get in touch for a no-obligation consultation.
