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Installation of Herringbone Parquet Flooring
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Installation of Herringbone Parquet Flooring
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Installation of Herringbone Parquet Flooring
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Pine floorboards before the works...
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Pine floorboards before the works...
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Pine floorboards before the works...
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Plywood subfloor preparation...
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Plywood subfloor preparation...
Before the installation works...
In this East Molesey house we laid approx. 31 sqm sqm of oak parquet flooring. During our free survey, we did detailed inspection of the floors and discussed with the client all possible options.
Our client has decided to go for floor fitting, subfloor preparation, and install with primed MDF ogee skirting boards around perimeter.
How the fitting of the floors went...
After our floor installers have checked all service, property & products details on site, including amount of products supply, they started with lifting existing and its preparation for disposal to our waste facility.
During this project we fitted 31 sqm of parquet flooring, with glue-down installation in herringbone pattern (wall-to-wall), over original floorboards.
Parquet flooring laying requires years of experience, skills and the right carpentry tools. Depending on the overall condition of the subfloor, our initial assessment identifies if sepcific subfloor preparation will be required.
In this project we also installed parquet flooring (matching plank) throughout 2 stair steps - step, nosing and riser. Our stairs fitting service is inclusive of supplying matching the floor stair nosing (tongue-and-groove or click). For real wood products we also colour match the nosing (when necessary) to match the appearance of the planks.
When laying new floors an expansion gap of approx. 10 mm must be left around the perimeter. This gap is either covered by new skirting boards, or in case the old ones remain - scotia or quadrant beading will be installed around the perimeter.
In this project we installed primed MDF ogee skirting boards around the perimeter.
As per our initial assessment, the subfloor was prepared with 18 mm GP plywood before the floor installation.
Due to the change of level, after the new flooring was installed - our experienced, local East Molesey floor fitters made sure all affected doors & door frames are trimmed to height and adjusted to new flooring.
Overall the project was completed as originally planned and to the delight of the client.
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. You can check for more information our flooring guide about wood timbers.
