February 9, 2015 - And before you say "keep it"..Too late! It had been under carpet for all it's life it seems - was manky around the edges/cork coming up, and I don't like
Can I get a ‘Hallelujah’? Three weeks later, the anticipated weekend-long project is complete. Let us begin on the scorching hot Saturday morning of July 6. First on the docket was the …
The customers loved their parquet floor and only wanted to make it more relevant to the ccurrent deisgn trends. We applied dark stain and opted for a low VOC water-based urethane as finish. Water-based finishes ccost slightly more but the benefits largely out-weigh the cost. With quicker drying times the coats can be applied closer together, however most customers only remark on the absence of the usual unpleasant odour assoiated with oil-based urethanes. Better for your environment by a long shot!
Over the years we received many calls from our clients asking if Parquet floors can be sanded and restored. This article will help answer that. There are many types of parquet floors and for now, I wish to only talk about the style referred to as 5 finger parquet. It is called 5 fingers as […]
Parquet flooring is a unique style that originally became popular in American homes in the 1960s. It is not the standard flooring pattern, rather, it
Parquet flooring was once only available to the very wealthy home owner and has been in use for hundreds of years. With advances in manufacturing, parquet became very popular and affordable. It was used extensively in homes built in the 1940's and 1950's.
I have hated my parquet floor since we moved into this home, and finally decided to take matters into my own hands. I started by sanding the entire surface. T…
Instantly recognizable for its repeating, geometric patterns, parquet flooring is a centuries-old technique historically valued for an upscale appearance. Learn more with this quick guide from DIY Network.
Old parquet floors are actually quite easy to clean, as are other hardwoods. The trick to getting it right is to use the right cleaner while using as little water as possible. The thought of ruining your floor can understandably make you nervous about cleaning it, but you have nothing to fear.
Your exclusive guide to the most popular parquet flooring trends - find out which one will suit your parquet flooring project the best.
Can I get a ‘Hallelujah’? Three weeks later, the anticipated weekend-long project is complete. Let us begin on the scorching hot Saturday morning of July 6. First on the docket was the …
I have hated the parquet floor in our entryway since the day we moved in. I have thought about replacing them, but with kids and animals constantly coming in and […]
Can I get a ‘Hallelujah’? Three weeks later, the anticipated weekend-long project is complete. Let us begin on the scorching hot Saturday morning of July 6. First on the docket was the …
If you've ever worked with ceramic tile, you would find it easy to install a wood block floor, achieving a look seldom seen in homes today.
Today I'm considering flooring options for our new open plan living space. To parquet or not to parquet? That is the question...
Refinishing antique floors can be a tricky business, but in the end we were able to preserve this beautiful parquet white oak.
Detailed directions and photos showing the process to correctly sand and finish patterned parquet wood flooring.
Yes, you know...Tetris the game. You can play it on my floor (for a day or two anyway). Staining the floor is not difficult, the diffi...
I decided to lay the rooms with a single border in filled with a herringbone pattern. This is actually easier than you would think. All the ...
Using free pieces of cut up 1x in various types of wood from a pallet rehabber, I redid our pantry floor. "Grout" made of polyurethane and fine sawdust
Wondering how to paint wood floors? Here is how we completed it in our home and how you can follow these same steps to do it in yours!
How to Take Care of Your Parquet Wood Flooring? You can’t stop people from walking on or using your Parquet. Otherwise, it just becomes an art piece, and you lose part of your home. So use the area but take good care of the Parquet so it looks good for many years to come. 1-
Refinishing antique floors can be a tricky business, but in the end we were able to preserve this beautiful parquet white oak.
Wondering how to paint wood floors? Here is how we completed it in our home and how you can follow these same steps to do it in yours!
Using free pieces of cut up 1x in various types of wood from a pallet rehabber, I redid our pantry floor. "Grout" made of polyurethane and fine sawdust
The customers loved their parquet floor and only wanted to make it more relevant to the ccurrent deisgn trends. We applied dark stain and opted for a low VOC water-based urethane as finish. Water-based finishes ccost slightly more but the benefits largely out-weigh the cost. With quicker drying times the coats can be applied closer together, however most customers only remark on the absence of the usual unpleasant odour assoiated with oil-based urethanes. Better for your environment by a long shot!
