Laying artistic parquet

Not everyone can boast of having artistic parquet at home. This coating is recognized as elite not only due to its uniqueness and beauty, but also because of the rather complex installation method. A correctly selected ornament can be an ideal addition to any interior.

But in order to lay and choose such parquet correctly, you need to understand the types of such coverings, as well as study the features of each of them. You will learn about what artistic flooring is like, how to lay it on various surfaces, and how to subsequently process it in this article.

Types and features of artistic parquet

Currently, experts distinguish several types of design. Let's look at them in more detail:

1. With a heraldic sign. The most expensive option. It is usually chosen only by the wealthiest people, who, in addition to a large and spacious room, also have their own family sign. It is this that is made as a pattern and applied to the coating. Such parquet will be extremely unique, but its cost and requirements for the presence of a special coat of arms are not suitable for everyone.
2. With curved fragments. An excellent solution, which is a pattern of dark shades on a light background.It will take time to arrange such a coating, but it will undoubtedly delight you for many years.
3. Geometric. This pattern is similar to a mosaic and looks very harmonious and interesting. This option will suit many interiors and will look appropriate in many rooms.

What distinguishes parquet from other coatings besides a complex and bright pattern? There are several features:

1. Use for installation of a special base consisting of several layers. That is, the parquet itself is directly attached to a separate layer of plywood.
2. The use of wood of various species is what attracts many potential buyers. After all, everyone knows that natural wood is the best material, which is not only pleasant to the senses, but also wear-resistant and beautiful.
3. The elements are made with pinpoint precision. Therefore, the process requires a long time, attention and perseverance.
4. The parquet is also covered with many layers on top, which makes it varnished and visually deeper.

Laying strip parquet

The most common option is laying block parquet. In this case, parts from different types of wood of different colors are used. Drawings and patterns can be very diverse: from the simplest to the more complex.

IMPORTANT! Please note that installation requires the involvement of professionals. A person who does not have special skills and tools will easily ruin the entire coating and correcting the situation will be much more difficult. Many sales companies also provide their services for laying purchased parquet, which should not be ignored.

This process can be done in two ways.The first involves the fact that all disparate parts are placed on a special board directly at the factory and sold in this form. The buyer will need to install it at home, varnish it and the parquet is ready. But this method has significant drawbacks, in particular, the difficulty of choosing a suitable layer, as well as imperfect quality.

You can do it differently and install the planks directly at home on a specially prepared surface. This is a very difficult path, which nevertheless guarantees maximum strength and aesthetics. It's up to you to decide which method to choose.

IMPORTANT! Many people are interested in the type of wood that is considered the most durable and suitable for coating. Most owners recognize that it is oak.

Laying parquet on plywood

Laying on plywood is much more reliable. Concrete and wood together can lead to cracks due to different reactions to different temperature fluctuations.

Plywood, as an intermediate layer, will soften this difference, so a huge number of deep cracks will not appear on the parquet. It is worth considering that the plywood must be as thick as the planks themselves. In most cases, moisture-resistant plywood is preferred.

First of all, a primer is applied to the concrete, then a special mastic. And only then the plywood itself, onto which the parquet is subsequently attached using nails or glue.

IMPORTANT! Please note that it is better to choose more expensive foreign glue. An attempt to save money will lead to poor-quality results, which will soon disappoint and require correction.

Then sanding with a special sanding belt is required. It needs to be repeated several times in different directions and with changing grain sizes.After which you can begin to rub putty into all the seams. RDifferent coating materials require different putties, so you should be very careful when choosing. Now it will require another sanding.

The final step is to cover the entire surface with beeswax-based varnish or mastic.

Artistic floor made of panel parquet

This parquet consists of two parts - the base and the front covering. And the base can be of two types:

• single-layer;
• two-layer.

The most common material for this part of the covering is pine.

As a base for this type of coating, logs are most often used - special bars of small thickness. Before installation, it is necessary to stretch two cords that coincide with the axes of the logs. Now you need to position the first shield so that its edges coincide with the cords. It is secured with screws. Then they begin to glue in inserts, with the help of which the parquet becomes aesthetically pleasing and suitable for the interior of the room.

Very often borders are used in the design of artistic coverings. They give the parquet monumentality and at the same time elegance, so if you have not yet chosen a special design or pattern, then you should take a closer look at the possibility of using borders in it.

Finishing of artistic parquet

Final processing is of great importance for further operation. It not only determines the appearance of the floor, but is also the key to its long-term use.

Modern companies provide the possibility of a wide variety of parquet treatments that will suit you. For example, this could be artificial aging of wood, which has recently become increasingly popular due to the spread of vintage or retro style in all areas of design.

But most often it is ordinary varnishing. It occurs immediately after sanding, but some types of wood also require preliminary priming.

In the future, the floor should be treated regularly to renew the varnish layer. It is quite possible to do this yourself, but it is important to remember that using glue on a different base over the old one can lead to bubbles and other irregularities. Therefore, you should be as careful as possible when choosing and further processing parquet.

Thus, the laying and finishing of artistic parquet takes place. Undoubtedly, this is an excellent choice of coating, which, although it requires a considerable expenditure of various resources, nevertheless has many advantages.