Parquet Flooring repair, restoration & sanding in London

We've been carrying out Parquet sanding, repair and restoration for many years. We take care to match parquetry wood if we have to replace or repair. And, even if there's a gap where an old wall was, or a fireplace has been removed, we can restore your parquet to it's proper condition.

How to make parquet floors look modern

Below is an example of a job in Barnet, where we needed to sand the parquet, which was in reasonable condition but was looking a little tired and too dark for the modern room style. To modernise it, we sanded and used a nice, light up to date style of varnish which really brought it up to a contemporary look:

Why parquet?

Parquet floor is another great option of laying wood on the floor, and parquet blocks are well known for their elegant and affluent appearance. Parquet blocks can be laid in a variety of patterns that are suited for use in schools, sport halls, dance floors and restaurants in London.

So what exactly is parquet flooring?

Well basically it is the used of wooden blocks laid down on the floor to make a patterned effect - angular: squares, triangles, lozenges. The most popular parquet flooring pattern is the herringbone.

Parquet floor repair services

Parquet floors always look good when they are well kept, clean and polished, and the history of parquetry in flooring goes back to 17th century France.

It is a geometric mosaic of wood pieces which are used for decorative effect, and a magical effect that can be when they are laid professionally. Parquet floors rarely need sanding or restoration apart from issues with it we mention further down the page.

Parquet blocks are routinely made from oak, walnut, cherry, lime, pine, maple, and occasionally from coloured mahogany and other tropical hardwoods. The discerning floor layer will be looking for contrast in the colours and grains of the wood blocks being used.

Bamboo, though not technically wood, is becoming more and more popular, and the advantage of using bamboo is that it is so fast growing and easily replenished, unlike the hardwoods which may take over 100 years to mature.

Cleaning a parquet floor is best achieved by brushing and hand polish never does any harm. If the floor needs repair or refurbishment over time, elements can be replaced and repaired.

Of course, this is where our service for sanding and renovation parquet floors comes in, and we can bring yours back to life and looking like new in no time at all.