Install a Parquet Floor
Parquet Flooring. Image Credit setimber.com.au
Introduction - example: "Parquet wood flooring, sometimes referred to as woodblock flooring, comes in a variety of materials and stains. Parquetry is precision-milled and is designed to be glued down over a solid, flat subfloor. It can be installed over concrete, over a plywood or particleboard subfloor, as well as over old timber floors.
Yes you read that right; parquet is easy to install. You don't even have to use nails; simply set the pieces in adhesive and you'll be ready to go.
Materials
A strong adhesive (I recommend Lecol 5500, Laybond L16 orSika 5500s
Parquet tiles
Chalk or some other type of marker
A notched trowel
Method
Step 1
The most important part of any DIY project is the preparation. Plan the installation to avoid having narrow slivers in areas with high visibility.
Step 2
Cut parquet tiles using a handsaw, circular saw, or saber saw. Because the pieces are small, avoid injury by clamping them to a work table rather than holding them by hand.
Step 3
Draw chalk lines between the midpoints of the surrounding walls so that the lines are square to each other.
Tip: Line up your tiles without the adhesive beforehand to make sure your floor turns out the way you want it to turn out.
Step 4
Once you're certain about the lineage, use a notched trowel to spread your adhesive over the floor. The adhesive sets up quickly, so apply small sections at a time.
Step 5
Press each tile carefully into the adhesive, then slide it against its neighbour to make sure there's no gaps. Join tiles together with tongues and grooves.
Step 6
Undercut casing moulding if you encounter it and cut tiles to go around other obstructions.
For more information on parquet flooring and other types of timber visit
SE Timber and
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