Parquet flooring is a covering made of wood that is used for the floor inside the building. In this way, the parquet pieces are placed parallel to each other to cover the floor of the building.
Parquet flooring, with its eye-catching appearance and fashionable design, is unrivaled. These floors will give you all the beauty you expect from a wood veneer.
Parquet is known as the healthiest flooring in the world in terms of health and hygiene, and economically, the parquet should be considered as a capital and not a consumer good, because this flooring always retains its financial value and when selling a property is far away. It creates more value than its value.
Parquets are available in different sizes and dimensions and due to the presence of plastic materials, they prevent corrosion of termites and pests. Of course, the best material for the floor of a residential building is wood and its derivatives such as parquet, but PVC flooring is also a good option that has properties between stone and parquet.
Parquet is a 100% natural product and part of plant life, and with its reactions and behavior, like its original vital source, it tends to create a moisture balance with its surroundings. Parquet floors are highly resistant to environmental factors and have stood the test of time in long-term use. Their color, role, and beauty are preserved for many years.
But by taking care of this valuable product and observing some simple principles of maintenance, it can be said that parquet flooring is one of the easiest floors in terms of maintenance and cleaning.
Even the sun's ultraviolet rays can not damage the parquets or destroy their color and surface. So if your room is sunny, choose a parquet without worrying about the sun's rays.
Advantages of parquet flooring over ceramic
The problem that we face today is the complications caused by the use of stone and ceramics, which due to the cold that is transmitted to the body through the soles of the feet, causes complications such as back pain and leg pain, and of course, this is not the only problem. Hundreds of people are hospitalized every year for slipping on rocks and ceramics, and achieving these results requires a look at our past and that of those around us.
Parquet today, due to its reasonable price and very high execution speed, has found a lot of fans, which are gradually replacing carpet and ceramics, and if we want to compare them in terms of price, parquet flooring is almost similar to ceramics. And the carpets are equal.
Compared to parquet flooring, according to statistics released by carpet and rug cleaning companies in the United States, more than a third of the weight of the carpet is dust and dust deposited on its lint. Imagine how harmful it can be to breathe constantly in such an atmosphere.
Parquet flooring is made of wood and it is obvious that its resistance to impact and moisture is much less than ceramic, and therefore requires special maintenance conditions. But it also has advantages that explain its choice. For example, its insulating property against sound and heat is much higher than ceramic.
This prevents the cold feeling from being transmitted to the body in winter by placing the foot on it. Another advantage is that it is softer, which is more suitable for children to play with and also reduces the possibility of breaking when objects collide.
With the lightness of laminate flooring, variety of colors and designs, different prices and it fits any budget and taste, and most importantly, saving time and speed in installation, this product is one of the main choices for floor covering.
Anti-scratch, fireproof finish, and easy cleaning of parquet flooring can be another advantage of using this beautiful coating. In addition, its various designs and colors make it a choice for every taste.
The difference between parquet and flooring
The difference between flooring and parquet is that the flooring is made of PVC or in other words plastic and one of its advantages is that it can be washed, but the parquet is made of wood.
PVC flooring is made of a material called polyvinyl chloride, which is the main material and a decorative layer that looks exactly like natural wood and parquet, and a protective layer that is stretched on it.
The appearance of PVC flooring is quite similar to parquet and they are not so different from each other. Their main difference is in their material and their resistance is due to the protective layer of anti-scratch laminated glass that is stretched on the parquet flooring.
Installing flooring takes more time than parquet, flooring is usually used in office and commercial spaces that require constant washing. In residential homes, it is usually installed only in kitchens and stairwells where there is always the possibility of water leakage, but parquet flooring is usually used for the living room floor and rooms and stairs.
In terms of price, flooring is cheaper than parquet, but due to the higher cost of installation and substructure, the final price of flooring and parquet is very close.
In terms of appearance and dimensions, tile and parquet flooring are almost the same size. In any case, because parquet flooring is made of wood, walking on it gives a better feeling to human beings. Parquet flooring is installed by clicking, but the flooring needs glue.
Of course, because the floor after installation, can not be removed and re-installed in another space, and also in terms of aesthetics is lower than parquet.
One of the most important features of PVC flooring is its waterproofness. In addition to high durability, flooring also has good elasticity. These coatings, like parquet flooring, are thermal insulation and keep the floor cool in summer and warm in winter, and crystal and porcelain objects do not break easily in contact with them.
Parquet features
- Quick installation - Variety in design and color - Scratch-resistant - Suitable for homes and offices - UV resistant - Environmentally friendly - Suitable for underfloor heating - Abrasion-resistant - Stain-resistant - Heat resistant (Even charcoal) - Install parquet flooring easily and without the need for impact.
- The type of joints used in parquet flooring causes complete sealing of the joints and ensures the durability and durability of these floors against moisture penetration.
- High durability and abrasion resistance.
- Resistance to pressure and cracking.
- Resistance to ash and cigarette fire.
- It is extremely easy to clean and maintain.
- Suitable for economic use in underfloor heating
- One of the most unique features of parquets is the portability of the product.
- Lack of growth of mold and fungus.
- It is anti-allergic and does not retain stains of soil particles or odors.
- Parquet flooring consists of 4 parts, which are as follows:
- The top layer does not cause any scratches, abrasions, or moisture penetration into the HDF core, which determines the thickness of this standard layer for different uses.
- The second layer, which is the role of parquet, is produced in various designs and colors for different tastes.
- The third layer is HDF, which is the main part of the parquet building.
- The bottom layer prevents moisture and insects from penetrating.
How to install parquet flooring?
Parquet and flooring both need substructure and the floor should not be low and high and should be completely clean and free of plaster residues and pieces of dried cement and the remains of putty, paint, oil, etc. so that the floor should be completely Be smooth and even like a mirror. This work is done by a skilled installer or plasterer and depending on the amount of infrastructure, it will be charged separately.
Before installing parquet flooring, cement and gypsum should be used for the floor substructure. Floor insulation, before pouring concrete floor or installing a mosaic, is one of the most basic factors to ensure the safety and longevity of this beautiful floor. This important action prevents the transfer of various lateral and incidental moisture to the dam wood and thus neutralizes its destructive effects forever.
After cleaning the floor, a layer of foam is spread on the surface under the parquet. The installer then puts the parquet pieces together and connects them.
If your current floor is ceramic and perfectly level and does not have a definite depression or protrusion, there is no need for a substructure, and a layer of foam is spread and the parquet sets are clicked on it.
Install parquet
The parquet is connected by grooves installed on its four sides so that the parquet groove is placed inside its side piece and is so-called clicked. The interesting point is that glue is not used to install parquet flooring, and whenever a piece of the parquet needs to be replaced, the pieces can be removed and the desired piece replaced.
Place the parquet in the place where you want to apply, for at least 48 hours, and the reason for this is that the parquet is at the same temperature as the environment.
For around the work, you need a tool that covers the distance between the parquet and the wall (shrinkage and expansion joint), which is about one centimeter, which is the best tool for the base, and some parts, for which the height of the base is suitable. Other expressions such as Scotia and Mitt are not used.
Of course, for those who do not want to separate the stone base of the wall, the Scotia expression is used. To cover the stone bases, you can use the baseboard stickers with your desired color, and then use the Scotch expression for the side. Choose a red color to match the color of the parquet floor or install a contrasting and darker than the parquet.