Herringbone Parquet Laying

Installation Techniques

Definition

English style installation consists of aligning parquet planks parallel to each other, with staggered joints. It is the most classic and economical installation method. It highlights the parquet without visually overloading the space.

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English style installation is the preferred technique to highlight the authenticity and natural beauty of your parquet. This classic installation method allows the planks to be harmoniously aligned side by side, creating a soothing and elegant pattern. You will appreciate the ease of maintenance and durability of this installation, which adapts perfectly to a wide variety of styles, from classic to contemporary. To enhance your interior, opt for noble wood species such as oak or walnut, which exude timeless warmth and nobility. You can also play with shades and surface treatments to create bespoke atmospheres, from bleached parquet for a Scandinavian touch to an aged look for a rustic feel. Whatever your decor, English style installation will showcase your parquet with elegance and sobriety.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The English style staggers the joints for a more structured effect. The French style aligns the joints, creating continuous lines.

Yes, it visually lengthens the space if the planks are laid lengthwise.

Allow 5 to 10% for waste. Planks of different lengths allow for staggered joints.

English style parquet installation offers several advantages: it is more economical than other techniques, it elegantly highlights the parquet planks, and it is suitable for most rooms, even small ones.

For English style parquet installation, you should choose to align the planks with the length of the room. This creates a visually more pleasant impression of space and depth.

For successful English style parquet installation, you will need to ensure perfect alignment of the planks, regular staggering of joints, and the use of spacers to maintain appropriate gaps.

English style parquet installation is ideally suited for solid or engineered parquet of medium widths, between 10 and 15 cm. Parquet that is too thin or too wide will not be as aesthetically pleasing in this configuration.

To maintain English style parquet, you will need to regularly clean its surface with suitable products, and sand and re-varnish every 5 to 10 years depending on use.