Laying parquet boards diagonally

If you decide to change the floor, you should think about the choice of coating. One of the most popular options is parquet. It looks beautiful and has a number of advantages, which we will discuss further. In order for the future floor to please you and not cause inconvenience, you should carefully consider its location on the surface.

We will tell you about the installation method and, for convenience, we will describe a detailed coverage plan.

Advantages of parquet boards

First of all, let's discuss a number of advantages that make parquet flooring the best and most popular choice for most people:

• Lightweight and easy to install and remove if necessary.
• Pleasant appearance, the ability to create a design according to individual preferences.
• Use of biologically friendly materials in the manufacture of boards.
• Resistant to mechanical stress and moisture due to its multi-layer structure.
• Good sound absorption rate. It will come in handy if you or your neighbors have small children.

IMPORTANT: It is better to use a special coating rather than buying boards individually. This will make the floor installation stage much easier.

Rules for laying diagonally

There are several ways to lay parquet: straight, at an angle in one direction or towards, diagonally. Diagonal placement is usually used to visually increase the area of ​​the room and for the convenience of smoothing corners. The process looks something like this:

1. To begin, take measurements of the room and purchase the required amount of materials, prepare tools for work.
2. Mark the floor according to the width of the board and the angle of inclination.
3. Cut the material to fit the markings.
4. Lay out the lining on which you will install the covering.
5. Place the main row.
6. From there, place the material along the room along the contour of the previous row, carefully aligning the joints.

To avoid common mistakes, we recommend using the tips described below:

• When purchasing parquet, keep in mind that approximately 10% will be spent on trim when adjusting the corners.
• Before installation, the room temperature should be maintained at 20-25°C, normal humidity and the room should be well ventilated for a week.
• When working in large rooms, it is better to use glue for connections.
• Calculate in advance the locations of joints and cutouts for pipes and various elements passing through the coating.