RESTORING YOUR PARQUET FLOOR

For those that enjoy the appeal of hardwood flooring, but want something just a little bit different and really unique, parquet flooring is a popular option. Parquet flooring is created by cutting wood into tiles or blocks and then organizing these blocks into different geometric patterns, like a herringbone or basket weave pattern. You can use just about any kind of wood to get a parquet floor, which means that you may select something to suit your taste in addition to your budget!

However, like with any type of flooring, over time your parquet floor can become damaged or worn. It might be that you've moved into a house with pre-existing parquet floors, or that you've only had your own for some time and want to breathe fresh life back into it. Luckily for you, there are a number of ways you can restore your parquet floor back into its former glory.

You may find that certain individual blocks or tiles have become chipped or damaged, or that openings have appeared owing to your floor enlarging or contracting naturally. If this is the case, it is a great idea to either repair or replace the damaged blocks. This is only one of the numerous benefits of parquet floors -- because it is composed of multiple tiny cubes, it is possible to make modest fixes without having to replace the entire floor, saving you time and money.

If the whole flooring is looking worn, replacing a couple of blocks wouldn't always be your very best plan of action. In this scenario, you might choose to re-sand the entire floor and maybe add a fresh end to it. You would be amazed by how much a gap a layer of varnish or wax may have on your floor's appearance!

The main point to remember, however, is that in the event that you do not have experience in fitting flooring, it is always best to ask experts for support. While something may seem like an easy task at first glance, without the proper knowledge, tools and experience things can quickly fail.

At Westminster Floor Sanding we provide a resanding and renovation service and will reform your hardwood flooring into its former glory in no time.