Did you know parquet comes from the old French parchet, that literally means ‘a small enclosed space’? In 1684 people wanted to replace the marble flooring that required constant washing and tended to rot the joists beneath the floor, so they introduced large diagonal squares known as Parquet de Versailles. They usually used oak, but nowadays it’s possible to create parquet from almost any species of wood.
As any parquet flooring, this one needed good care. Specific maintenance requirements depend on the finish of the floor. If you have parquet floors buried under layers of carpet, consider restoring them to the original condition. They can be of significant value for your home.
Before we start, we need to make sure they aren’t any loose blocks. That is the main problem experienced with parquet floors. Replacement blocks can be cut from the same type of timber and blend with the existing floor. In a case like this when we talk about such unique and complicated patterns the material usually comes in panels.