Parquetry

Parquetry Flooring Sydney

Parquetry is a flooring technique which employs small pieces of timber arranged to create a decorative pattern. The result combines opulent artistry with the worldly charm of a timber floor. There are many different types of patterns that can be used: from the simple to the elaborate, and the zany to the ordered. You can choose the pattern that best suits your home or office and create a unique style all of your own.

Parquetry became popular in France in the 17th century as a replacement for difficult to maintain marble in well-to-do houses. Solid timber floors at the time were considered lower-class, as they were much cheaper and less ornate than marble. However, marble was too difficult to maintain, and trapped moisture underneath, which promoted rotting floor joists.

Parquetry flooring has emerged as an alternative to marble as it is both decorative and durable. The same is true today for parquetry flooring, and if you’re looking for a floor that strikes a balance between beauty and durability, it is a great option for you. Parquetry floors are simple to maintain: they can be swept and mopped clean without the slightest inkling that they were ever dirty. They can also be sanded down and resurfaced many times as they degrade with age.

Parquerty Floor Installation & Repairs

We are passionate about parquetry flooring and have the knowledge and experience to turn your flooring dreams into reality! We have a range of standard patterns available to our clients, or you can design your own. Our parquetry floors come in two styles: mosaic and block. Our mosaic patterns are comprised of 6 or 7 small fingers which fit together.

Our standard block patterns include herringbone, brick bond, and square on square. However, don’t let this stop you if you have a dream pattern in mind: we can lay any custom pattern you can dream up. We can also combine different shades and colours of wood to create a more textured and intricate pattern.

We also fix and restore old and damaged parquetry floors. This can include sanding, resurfacing and polishing. Stanton Flooring are experts in parquetry floor restoration.

We employ all of our staff in Sydney directly, and never engage sub-contractors, so you can be assured of the quality of our work.