A Wood Flooring Fitter’s Guide to Parquet Floor Installation

If you're considering a wood parquet floor installation, you're perhaps equating them to a regular hardwood floor in terms of performance and maintenance. In reality however, a parquet floor installation offers superior looks, ease of installation, and compatibility with mid-century homes. Hardwood planks are perhaps a more suitable choice if you plan to cover much of the floor with rugs and throws, but the distinctive, decorative appearance of a parquet floor is hard to match.

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