Wood block flooring is enjoying a real renaissance right now. Sometimes described as parquet, wood block flooring has its roots way back in the 1600s. A word with French origins, parquetry was found in Versailles and the Grand Trianon where it was laid at the outset to cover cold tiles. Recognisable from its geometric, precise layout, wood block flooring has recently come right back into fashion and is highly sought after to create an interior that has the touch of class of years gone by.
At Wood and Beyond we’re big fans of parquet flooring but are aware that not everyone has the time, inclination or budget to lay small blocks of wood on their floor one by one. This is why we’ve worked our socks off to source what we believe to be one of the most attractive wood block flooring options on the market today. The wood block flooring we’ve decided to stock is made up of a chevron top layer or lamella that is fixed on to a stable and convenient engineered board.
For anyone who’s familiar with engineered wood flooring, they’ll know that it doesn’t expand and contract to the same extent as solid wood, which means that you can use it in any room of the home, even where there’s temperature and moisture fluctuations, without risk of damage. That’s another great reason why this chevron flooring is a fabulous option if you’re looking for a wood block flooring solution that’s perfectly suited to today’s lifestyle.
When it comes to making the right choice for your project, it’s a case of working out which finish would work best in your particular room and then placing your order. One thing to remember with this floor is that it is supplied in right and left ‘handed’ boards and needs a combination of each to achieve the desired chevron or herringbone look.