Parquet in the interior

Lately, more and more people are choosing parquet as a floor covering. But to make the right choice, you need to familiarize yourself with the advantages, disadvantages, and varieties.

The importance of parquet in the interior of a room

Floor plays a very important role in a room. Natural wood can set the main background, under which decor is made and furniture is selected. Flooring can create coziness and comfort, so it is important to choose the right covering option. To correctly determine the significance, you need to know the advantages and disadvantages of this coating.

The advantages are as follows:

1. Environmental friendliness. The covering is made of wood. It does not pollute the environment.
2. Practicality. Wood is suitable for any design style.
3. Compatible with decor. The coating will look beautiful with any furniture and accessories.
4. The material is easy to care for.
5. Durability. With proper use, it will last for decades.
6. The floor can be easily repainted or varnished.
7. The presence of a soundproofing effect.
8. Parquet can be repaired (there is a condition here - the thickness of the boards; if they are thick enough, repairs can be carried out several times).

But there are also disadvantages:

1. Price for material. It is considered one of the most expensive coatings.
2. Difficult to install.To install it correctly, basic knowledge of construction is required. An inexperienced person will have to call the workers. And these are additional costs.
3. The material often needs to be polished and varnished to prevent defects from appearing.
4. Wood strongly absorbs moisture and odors. This will lead to rotting. It must be treated with special solutions.
5. The material is highly susceptible to mechanical damage. When rearranging furniture, there is a risk of scratching the surface. Pets can easily damage the coating with their claws. Defects can also appear when walking incorrectly (for example, in heels).
6. If installed incorrectly, the boards may constantly fall out.

When is light parquet suitable?

Light shades are suitable if you need to create a calm atmosphere and visually enlarge the space. Small rooms become cozier and look like studios. The golden surface looks like water reflecting the sun. Great appearance. The placement of parquet depends on the material from which it is made. For example, for a room with a lot of sunlight, the following wood is suitable:

1. Birch.
2. Hornbeam.
3. Maple.
4. Olive.
5. Pear.

Reference! The color looks a little cold, but when in contact with the sun's rays it becomes very beautiful. These shades will be a good addition to any furniture.

And if there is little natural light in the room, the following wood is suitable:

1. Alder.
2. Beech.
3. Larch.

When to give preference to dark tones

Many people think that dark colors are better when it comes to hiding coating defects. But it's not right. Defects can be seen better on dark colors than on light ones. That is why materials of a similar color are rarely preferred.In addition, dust and debris can be seen very clearly against such a background.

Light shades are used to visually increase space, while dark shades are used to narrow it. Therefore, dark-colored floors are not suitable for small rooms and apartments.

Attention! The advantage of a dark coating is good light reflectivity. By adding additional lamps and varnishing the floor, you can create a large mirror on the floor.

Methods of laying parquet depending on the interior

There are several methods for laying parquet. All of them are suitable for certain rooms. The methods are as follows:

1. Take-off run. The floor looks like it was laid with bricks. Their routine is unclear and their bald spots are slightly misaligned. An excellent solution for rooms in a minimalist style.
2. Checker. Parquet is made in the form of squares of the same length and width. Everything is done in the form of a checkerboard (one panel is dark and the other is light).
3. Herringbone. Parquet boards will have a curved 90 degree corner cut.
4. Wicker basket. The ornament has a 3D effect. The effect of convex lines is created thanks to three different shades. The model is quite complex.
5. Swede. We knock three planks with the fourth, but in a different direction. Lay out in the form of a chessboard.
6. Square. Nice edging in the form of geometric shapes.
7. Frieze. Patterns are made on the edges of the covering and near the walls. Thanks to this, the parquet is well defined and looks beautiful.

This coating looks very beautiful and is suitable for any room, as can be seen in the photo. However, it is necessary to choose the right parquet so that it matches the interior.