Before the works
The main challenge in this parquet flooring fitting project in Islington, London was to deliver a herringbone installation over concrete, keeping the new surface level as low as possible, due to the lower level in adjacent kitchen area.
During the planning it was already identified that the subfloor will require some levelling with smoothing compound and therefore, instead of going for the standard 22 mm thick classic oak block, we decided to accept some compromise with selecting a 16 mm thick block. This would allow making a transition against the lower kitchen floors with a standard 20 mm solid oak ramp profile.
Before the installation, we also applied a quick drying coat of liquid DPM from F-Ball.
How we did it...
The installation of this parquet flooring went with a single-herringbone pattern and withoutborder around the perimeter within a hallway and living room space.
After the fill-up of the wall-to-wall herringbone pattern in this glue-down installation, the team carefully completed the finish around the walls and staircase base and enture floor was prepared with gap filling and sanding for final coats of waterbased lacquer.
This beautiful parquet flooring flooring in rustic oak grade was sealed with Bona Mega lacquer in matt sheen.
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Did you know this about oak flooring?
Oak wood is a durable and strong hardwood timber known for its distinct grain patterns and wide range of colors, from light brown to reddish tones. It has a coarse texture with prominent grain markings, making it a popular choice for furniture, flooring, cabinetry, and structural applications. Oak is highly resistant to wear, moisture, and insect damage, offering long-lasting durability. It takes staining in dark, light, greys and whites well, with lacquer and oil-based finishes. Another reason that makes it the most popular timber for wooden flooring offering versatility in both traditional and contemporary designs.