If you are looking for something truly unique, parquet flooring is a good option to consider. Each tile truly is unique, as materials are combined and then cut before instillation. You are able to customize the patterns, materials, grains, and coloring of parquet flooring making no two rooms alike. Because parquet is made of wood, it gives a feeling of warmth to the area where you install it.

However, like with other wood, parquet flooring is susceptible to scratches made by small, sharp objects hitting the floor. When that does happen, it can be challenging to restore the original look. For this reason, it’s not advised to wear high heels on parquet flooring, and to use doormats or rugs at entry points. No matter how well you care for your timber parquet flooring, it is important that the tiles be resealed, sanded and polished. This is to ensure that the flooring remains beautiful and looking new, as well as to boost their lifespan.

Maintenance tips for Parquet Timber Flooring:

• Avoid exposing the parquet floor to excessive dampness. For example, place a floor mat on the parquet floor adjoining the toilets to prevent dampness
• Dry the surface after mopping it
• Ventilate rooms to avoid the building up of humidity within the room that may affect the parquet floor
• Provide soft paddings or rubber soles to your furniture legs to prevent scratches on the parquet surface​

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Below are some common parquet issues & solutions:

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Varnished surfaces that are lacklustre

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• Why Varnished Surfaces on Parquet look lacklustre:
  • Wear and tear of varnished surfaces
• Solution:
  • Re-varnish the parquet floor

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Localised discolouration

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• Why Localised Discoloration on Parquet happens:
  • Prolonged water absorption
  • Prolonged exposure to sunlight
• Solutions:
  • Find out the source of water inflow and prevent contact with water
  • Use a window shade to minimise exposure to sunlight
  • Re-varnish the parquet floor if necessary

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Open gap between timber strips

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• Why Open Gap Between Timber Strips happens:
  • Prolonged exposure to a dry environment causes timber to shrink
• Solutions:
  • Seal obvious gaps with matching putty
  • Re-varnish if necessary

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Hollow or bulged-up parquet strips

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• Why do I have Hollow or Bulged-Up Parquet Strips:
  • Water seeps underneath the parquet floor, causing loss of adhesion
• Solutions:
  • Find out the source of water seepage and prevent contact with water
  • Replace the hollow strips where necessary